Elder Jordan Ferg

AUGUST 5, 2009

Sorry that we have missed the last two weeks. Mom sort of forgot the first week and then was out of town the next. Anyway, the Blanchards made it to Church in Innisfail and as far as I can tell, they loved it. A good portion of the ward came up and introduced themselves. They were sad though when I told them I was being transferred, but we explained why it happens. I hope to keep up with their progress by writing to Elder Hamilton in Innisfail.

Yes!! I have been transferred to High Prairie. This is north and west of Edmonton. My companion is Elder Roberts. They cover two areas, High Prairie and Peace River. Combined, my companion and I cover a third of Alberta. We will be going up to High Level eventually as that is the farthest north that you can go in Alberta, by road. We were in a pick-up truck for 4 hours after the transfer meeting. There were 5 people in the truck with a car following with some of the gear that didn't fit in the bed of the truck. I hear that we drive a lot and that the truck is for High Prairie. The two other missionaries in the district are Elder Evans, who served in my last district before his transfer. He is the district leader. His companion is Elder Stephens.

I gave a talk in sacrament meeting in Innisfail, before leaving. I talked about Alma, Amulek and Zeezrom, as well as Eddie's conversion story. I also talked about William Morley Black and about Elder J. Golden Kimball and his missionary experiences in the Southern states. I also played a hymn on a borrowed violin. By the way, please send my violin. I have permission to have it. I want to share my talents. The lady at the Care Center in High Prairie has actually expressed an interest in my playing for the residents there. I told her I would as soon as I got my violin.

We have an investigator with a baptismal date. her name is Vicky Barcelo. She is pretty well committed to being baptized, I think on the 22nd. She has a fear of getting stuck under water, though. I think she will get over that in time.

The worst annoyance here in High Prairie is the mosquitoes. It's really the first time they've ever bothered me too much. Otherwise, things here in the North Country are pretty good. I'm still getting used to the area and my new companion, Elder Roberts.