¡Hola Amigos!

Como va todo,

This week was pretty crazy with all the rain here. If you haven't heard, a lot of areas close to Calgary are getting flooded out. We are lucky to be farther north, but they were pretty scared that the river here in Red Deer was going to flood. We kept watch but everything is looking safe now. It is looking beautiful and sunny here now.

The missionary broadcast was a highlight last night. The hastening of the work is amazing and it is such a blessing to be a part of it during this time. If you haven't got a chance to watch it, I highly recommend it. But it talked a lot about the importance of member missionary work and how the full- time missionaries can be more involved in the ward's missionary work. It made me excited to go home and become an awesome member missionary. We are going to be going to our ward council in a couple of weeks and helping them impliment the ideas we have and also find out what they need from us. Our ward is really cooperative and I am excited to help the members find more missionary opportunities. Next week I will be talking along with our ward mission leader in sacrament meeting. I am really pumped to give some guidance.

Working with the youth of the ward that are preparing for missions is still going great. They are all making great steps and we are happy that we are a part of it. We are even starting to practice teaching so that when they get to the MTC they will have a little leg up. It is also a great missionary opportunity because they are trying to invite some of their friends to listen in. We are also working with a less-active member named Sister Jabbar and she has come to church for the past 2 weeks. It is really cool to hear her say that she is feeling better and the Spirit is stronger. She is the example for her family and she is making great progress. I love working with less active people because most of the time they get it, they just need to be reminded of it.

The 4 new greenies in the zone are doing great. We are happy to have such a new zone. It brings fire and obedience into the work. I love being a leader, even though it can be overwhelming at times. I love the work and I know the Lord concecrates all my efforts. Anyone contemplating whether to serve or not, just do it. You will not regret it. The work needs you and you need the work. Like Dad always says, "There is nothing bad about missionary work."

Mucho Amor,

Elder Kipp