Hey Everyone,

Grrrr.... I hate being sick! I've had to stay in the flat for the whole week because I had the cold! But no worries though; I feel loads better and look forward to the week ahead.

So in my scripture study, I've been reading about the Saviour's Sermon on the Mount. Truly inspiring and uplifting! I came across a verse in Matthew 5 which says, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (v.16)" I pondered on how we can let our light shine without being boastful. We do good works without being prideful. As those who believe in Christ, we can truly help those in need without a worldly reward and people can see the light of Christ in us and we can come to know our Saviour and our Father in Heaven better. I promise as we do our best to live our lives as the Lord would see fit and help those around us, people will be drawn to you and you will have the chance to share your witness and testimony of the Saviour.

I hope you all have a great week! I love you all! :)

With Love,

Elder Terrence M. Taylor :)

Terrence's blog

Hey Everyone!

So just to let you all know, I am still in Birkenhead for another transfer and I will be here till November 27th. So if you would like to send me a letter you can use the mission office or this address:

Elder Terrence Taylor

Flat #10 Queen's Court

65-67 Shrewsbury Road

Oxton, Wirral

Cheshire CH43 6TE

England, U.K.

So these past two weeks have been pretty rough for me with a cold, changes in the Zone and just striving to do my best. I have to be honest; missionary work is difficult. It taxes one's energy, it strains one's capacity and it demands one's best effort. There are times where I do want to give up. But something that keeps me going is my scripture studies, my prayers (and the prayers of those who pray for me in my behalf), my family and friends (especially those on missions as well), my mission president and the MOST IMPORTANT people: My Heavenly Father and My Saviour Jesus Christ. These are things that sustain me and keep me going! I have been reading in Matthew 26 about the last few days of the Saviour's life. Before His suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane, I read how He was already feeling very sorrowful. It has come to me that the Saviour, right at that moment, has felt the sorrow that I have and will feel in this life. It gives me so much comfort to know that the someone has done that for me. I also love reading in Alma 7 where it explains why he went through those things for us: "And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind... that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people...," (Alma 7:11-12). :)

I just want to thank you all for your prayers in my behalf, your love and your friendship. I love you all dearly and count you all as huge blessings in my life. Trust in God and wait for His timing in all things. These thoughts I leave with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

With Love,

Elder Terrence M. Taylor

Hey Everyone!

WHOOOOOOAAAA!!!!!! Conference was amazing! I've truly enjoyed listening to all of the speakers! I truly feel energized for the next 6 months! Also transfers are next week so I will keep you posted if I stay or not.

I would have to say that my favorite talks would have to be by Elder Edward Dube of the Seventy who spoke about pressing forward in the Lord's work and Elder Richard G. Scott about the Atonement! Elder Dube's short story about when he was a boy working in the field with his mother and he marvelled at the work that they have done. He then exclaimed to his mother, "Look what we have done (3 times)?" His mother then reminded him to look at what they have left to do still. I truly thought about how that short story applied to me as a missionary. I sometimes fall into the trap of saying "Look at all the things that I've done so far!" and then the Lord would say, "Don't look back at what you done, focus on the tasks that you still need to do!" What a great talk! Elder Scott's talk about the Atonement was SO GOOD! It is so comforting to know that through the Saviour's Atonement, I can be protected from my weaknesses and become more fortified as a son of God! I LOVE CONFERENCE!

I know that God lives and that Jesus is the Christ the Son of the LIVING GOD! I know that He has a prophet on the earth today: President Thomas S. Monson! I know that the Gospel of Jesus Christ can truly give us that peace in our lives! I know that the Saviour's invitation "Come unto me" will ALWAYS be there for ALL of God's children (EXCLAMATION POINT) In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

With Love,

Hey Everyone,

Thank you again for the birthday wishes! My mom told me many of you wrote or told her to wish me a happy birthday! For that I am grateful! :) Also Lisa Tenney I got your letter and I will be writing you as soon as I can! :)

So this week was pretty good and really busy! So remember I wrote about Dan last week.... so he actually ditched out on us and we weren't able to reach him! GRRRRRrrr..... all well keep pressing forward. Other than that, we've had great success with our other investigators! Also the Bishop and his counselors have been helping us in our missionary work here in the area! They have prayed and fasted for a few areas that we will be working in. We received the appointed areas on Sunday and now we will be doing our best to constantly do work in those areas! We can't wait to see the miracles that will happen as we work in the areas we have been asked to work in! I love being apart of this work and the Holy Spirit that dwells within me!

I know that this work is true and that it is the work of Almighty God and that no unhallowed hand can stop the work! As Conference time comes around let us be spiritually prepared to receive what the Lord would have us do to better our lives! How I love my Saviour Jesus Christ! These truths I testify in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen! :)

With Love,

Elder Terrence M. Taylor :)

Hey Everyone!

So this week has been great! So many great things are happening here in Birkenhead! Let me share a miracle that happen to us a few days ago:

So the first week we were here we spoke to this man named Dan on the train on his way to Moreton! We spoke to him, gave him a Book of Mormon and gave him a pass along card with our number on there. After he left, we realized that we had the wrong number on there! We were so frustrated! We thought all was lost but then we realized that we may see him again or he may get on the mormon.org website so we were at peace. Then just a few days ago we were on a bus going to contact an Investigator. We then saw Dan get on the bus!!!! We greeted him friendly and asked how he was doing! He said he was doing well! We then asked him if he read the Book of Mormon and he said he did and that he read half of it already!!!!! He then said he was trying to phone us but it wasn't the right number and then we told him we also realized that we gave him the wrong number. We then gave him our correct number and set up a time to meet with him this week!!!! WHAT A MIRACLE!!!!!

I know that the Lord is truly preparing people to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ at this very moment and that we can truly be that way of having people come unto Him! This I leave with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen! :)

With Love,

Elder Terrence M. Taylor :)

Hey Everyone!

So last week has been so good and I am looking forward to this week! We will be having a Skills Workshop in Manchester that we will be going to! :) Can't wait to sharpen my skills as a missionary!

Last week was really good! It is such a nice area that I am serving in! The members take care of us and make sure that we are fine. Me and Elder Razanadahy are finding great people and teaching amazing folks! The Lord has truly blessed us! The work here in Moreton is going pretty well! We are seeing great miracles happen and we keep praying for miracles to happen!

I know that Jesus Christ lives and that He loves us! He gave his life for us so that we can live also! I know that Joseph Smith saw God the Father and Jesus Christ the Son and called him to be a prophet to do a great and marvellous work on the earth! I am grateful to be the Lord's representative here in Great Britain; I've come to know my Saviour better and have grown in testimony of Him. Words cannot describe my feelings about the Saviour. How I love my Saviour Jesus Christ. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen! :)

With Love,

Elder Terrence M. Taylor :)

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1) HA! Union Jack Shades!

 

2) Peace out!

3) Me and Elder Razanadahy

Hey everyone!

So I am officially in my new area which is called Birkenhead which is right on the Irish Sea and right across from Liverpool! My new companion's name is Elder Razanadahy(say that 5 times fast) from Madagascar! We are whitewashing this area! I really like it so far! My birthday is coming up on the 25th of September so if you would like to send me a letter you could send it to the mission office (if it is a package it can ONLY be sent to the office) or you can write me at the following address:

Elder Terrence Taylor

Flat #10 Queen's Court

65-67 Shrewsbury Rd.

Oxton Wirral, Cheshire CH43 6TE

England, U.K.

I cannot believe how fast time is going on my mission! It has made me realize how valuable time is in the service of the Lord and that I should not waste any time out here to bring others to Christ! In my scripture studies, I've been studying about Courage. One account that always sticks out to me is the account with the Shepard boy David and the Giant Goliath which is found in 1 Samuel 17. If you haven't read it I suggest you do! David showed courage by stepping up to Goliath in the name of the Lord. David's response to Goliath is so thrilling to me: "Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. This day the will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand...that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give you into our hands.(v. 45-47)" As David did we too with the Lord's help conquer any 'giant' obstacles, trials and pains we face in this world. I know that to be true and this I testify in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

With Love,

Elder Terrence M. Taylor :)

Hey everyone!

So last week we went on a Church History tour as a mission! It was such a wonderful experience to go and see some of the Church History Sites in Liverpool, Preston and Downham! Such a wonderful time we had! We also had the chance to have trainings in the St. Leonard Chapel where Elder Heber C. Kimball and Elder Joseph Fielding taught a few people there! What a spiritual experience that was! The Lord has blessed me to come to this mission; I love my mission!

A scripture that I've come to love has been D&C 68:4! This is a promise to missionaries (Full Time or Life Time) that follow the promptings of the Spirit and are then moved upon by the Spirit! POWER! That is something for you all to ponder!

Also transfers are next Wednesday! I will know where I will be by this Friday or Saturday! I will keep you all posted! Take care for now! :)

Love,

Elder Terrence M. Taylor :)

Hey Everyone!

Last week was a pretty good week! We have a new investigator by the name of Julia! She is in her 60's and she has a love for God and for her community! The Sisters who serve with us had a baptism that was suppose to happen but their investigator was afraid and wanted to have more time to prepare; but gathering together wasn't in vain. We invited Julia to come to the baptismal service and she came. Since the baptism wasn't happening, we decided to take her on a little tour around the chapel. She loved it! When we showed her the Bishop's office, she went in, gazed at the picture of the Savior and started to tear up! We knew that she felt the Spirit and that the Spirit testified to her that Jesus is the Christ! What a miracle that was! Also last Sunday (yesterday) me and the other full time missionaries prepared talks on 'The Gospel Rolling Forth in THIS LAND'. The Spirit was in rich abudance among us! Sister Martin, a missionary from Canada, spoke with boldness and sharpness about how the preaching of the Gospel and the work should NOT be shouldered on 4 young foriegners wearing name badges ONLY but all of us should shoulder the work together. I had the privilege to sing Hymn #220 Lord I Would Follow Thee. After the musical item, I then had my opportunity to speak to the Telford Ward. I began to be moved upon by the Holy Ghost to convey the same message that all the full time missionaries conveyed but with emotion. I hope and pray that they may 'Catch the Wave' of missionary work.

I know that God lives and that Jesus is the Christ! I know that this Church is true and that it is led by Christ himself and has chosen Prophets, Seers and Revelators to guide us in these latter days! I am so grateful that I have found this knowledge, that I have found the kingdom of God on the earth and eternally grateful that true lifelong missionaries shared with me their beliefs! We are all apart of a great and marvellous work! May God continue to bless you and keep you! In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

Love,

Elder Terrence M. Taylor :)

Hey everyone!

So I wanted to say to the University Ward thank you for the letters! They were truly inspiring and I look forward to seeing you all again when I've concluded my labors here!

So last Thursday was when I've officially reached my year mark in the mission and how did I celebrate it: By having living Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ, Elder Russell M. Nelson and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, come to our mission to address us!!! What a privilege and a blessing to have been in the same room as these Brethren!

Before they came in, I anxiously sat in my seat awaiting the arrival of these Brethren. I think everyone was very anxious! Then the time came; the doors that lead into the Man. South chapel opened wide, we stood up with haste to show respect for the authrity that they carried. Everything got silient; no piano playing, nothing! As I caught sight of these magnificient Brethren, I felt the Spirit witness to me that these men are called of God! They got to the stand and then looked out at us. Elder Nelson then smiled and said, "Thank you for comign today. You all look so good!," As he sat down we sat. My soul rejoiced as I cherished this moment; to be in the same room with Prophets, Seers and Revelators as Elder Nelson and Elder Holland! As these Brethren spoke, it was like the dew from heaven. Then in two short hours, the meeting was over, the time was far spent. We then rose up to show deep abiding respect for these Brethren travelling all this way to come see us. We all watched these servants of the Lord walk out the chapel. The pianist played 'God Be With You Till We Meet Again'. A few Elders started to sing along with it and then the whole mission in the chapel started to sing. Tears could not be restrained from my eyes and from the eyes of others. I truly felt the Spirit warming my soul to the very core!

I bear you my testimony that I know that I had the privilege and blessing to sit at the feet of Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ. I know that God lives and that He is our Heavenly Father! As it says in the Book of Mormon: "...ye may know that he is by the power of the Holy Ghost." (Moroni 10:7). I know that I am a son of God and of eternal worth. I testify that what I said is true. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

Love,

Elder Terrence M. Taylor :)

Hey everyone!

Thank you for the encouragement and for your prayers; they truly sustain me. This week has been so good! I am loving it! The members here are truly 'Catching the Wave' of missionary work and we have seen miracles come! Truly the Lord has heard our prayers and has blessed us ten fold!

So this week is pretty jam packed with different things going on: We have a Zone meeting on Tuesday and all full Mission Conference in Manchester! I am so excited for both of these including the one in Manchester! Due to the fact that Elder Russel M. Nelson and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland are coming to speak to us! This is my first time meeting living Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ! AH! I am so excited! I will prepare myself spiritually to hear the message of them and also others who will address us!

I know that this is the work of Almighty God and that His timing is ALWAYS perfect... ALWAYS! I pray that I will continue to trust in the Lord and do what He would have me do for the His children here in Great Britain! These truths I testify in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

With Love,

Elder Terrence M. Taylor :)

Hey Everyone!

So found out that I am staying in Telford for another transfer! I can't believe that I've already been out a year! Time passes by so quickly when you are in the Lord's service! Also we found out on Monday that we are having a Mission Wide Conference! But this is the best part: We will be having Apostles of the Lord come to our Conference!!!! Elder Jeffrey R. Holland & Elder Russel M. Nelson!!!! I am so excited to meet these wonderful brethren! This will be my first time meeting and seeing actual Apostles in the flesh!!!! Our misson is truly blessed! Now I have to prepare myself spiritually to hear the message of these great men and be able to apply what I learn from them!

What a great time to be a missionary in this age! I count myself as truly blessed to be apart of this work! I love this Church and this Gospel so very much and I am honored to be His authorized servant in these latter-days! Take care for now and may the Lord bless you and keep you!

With Love,

Elder Terrence M. Taylor :)

1) So British! :)

 

2) The view from the Iron Bridge

3)Like a Sir! :)

 

Hey everyone!

Before I start I want the Mabry's and Rebekah Layton to know that I will write you all ASAP! So next week is another transfer down! I cannot believe how fast this transfer has gone! Life on a mission just passes by too quickly! Also if you are too lazy to write via snail mail you can email me at: terrencet@myldsmail.net

So last P-Day, our District went to go see the oldest Iron Bridge in the world which is in our area! It was pretty amazing! I love going to museums and famous sites! I love history and Great Britain is the best place for historians to go to! It was great to hang out with the district and just have fun with each other! Last week was pretty challenging though: so many appointments fell through. But that doesn't get me down at all; we went into our Area Book to call up Former Investigators and we set up an appointment with one of them this week! Talk about tender mercy! This week is going to be super busy but we love being busy; keeps us on our toes!

I've learned so much about scripture study this week; it gives me peace and understanding in my life! It is a great blessing that I am able to study the scriptures personally for an hour! It gives me hope that one day that I can dwell with my Father in Heaven and His Son Jesus Christ again after this life! I challenge you all to start reading your scriptures daily! I promise you as you do, you will feel burdens be lightened and your desires to serve God increase! These truths I testify in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

With Love,

Elder Terrence M. Taylor :)

Hey Everyone!

Hey Everyone!

So what a great week I had! Busy but so so good! Missionary work is just so amazing! So many great things are happening in Telford! My joy is truly full; I am a happy man!

So as you all know I had Zone Training and Interviews with the mission president! It was such an amazing experience that I had! I truly enjoyed being around my friends in the mission in this zone and also speaking with my mission president! Also I had a great time at the BBQ service that we did for the Relief Society! It was my first time BBQing on my mission! I truly enjoyed my time there serving others. Tomorrow we are going back up to Crewe for another Zone meeting and activity! I am totally excited for it! Helping others makes me feel so great, I truly have loved serving here in Great Britain

As a missionary, you truly feel the Savior's love for others and I can truly say that I love the people here in Telford; they are strong people who know what they want and strive to get it! I am grateful for my Savior Jesus Christ and His love for me and for all of God's children. What a friend we have in Jesus! :) Well I hope you have a great week!

Love,

Elder Terrence M. Taylor :)

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Hey Everyone!

Well Happy early 4th of JULY for those in the Good ol' US of A!!!! I love that holiday so much but its ok; the ward is having a BBQ!!!! They aren't celebrating that but in my mind they are!

So this week has been so good: Me and Elder Greaves went with our ward choir to sing at a interfaith thing going on in Telford! It was SO GOOD to see other faiths that still believe in God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ! They had a different way of praising the Lord but I enjoyed it! It is so amazing how people worship God in their own ways; it goes to show that there are still people out there who love God and Jesus Christ as much as I do! I was truly happy! Very friendly and a few actually asked us what our beliefs were and we bore our true testimony through the power of music! It was a great experience that I have had on my mission and will cherish it forever!

I know that Jesus Christ lives and that this work in which I am engaged in is true! I know that we can find true happiness in the Gospel of Jesus Christ! I love being a missionary and this I testify in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

Love,

Elder Terrence M Taylor :)

Hey Everyone,

It is great to hear from all of you who wrote me are doing so well and enjoying the summer! Of course here summer never comes around; we've only had a few days of sunshine and now its windy, cold and rainy haha!

Well tomorrow, we have a Multi Zone Temple Conference in the morning in Chorley! We are so blessed to have a temple in our mission boudaries that we can go to to receive personal revelation from a loving Father in Heaven! I am travelling today to Manchester to stay over with the Office Elders and then in the morning drive up to Chorley! I am glad we just have to pay for the trip from Telford to Manchester One Way on the train otherwise we would of have to pay £75 to get a train both ways to Chorley! Truly a tender mercy HA!

I recently read in the Conference Ensign the talk given by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf which was entitled 'Four Titles'. I love this talk so much because it truly gave me a reminder of how I should look at myself of being and becoming someday! If you haven't read it yet I urge you all to read it no matter if you are a man or woman. You will receive so many 'spiritual nuggets'! Know that I love you all and hope that you all have a great week this week!

With Love,

Elder Terrence M. Taylor :)

Hey Everyone,

So just to let you all know I am still in Telford! I am also training a new missionary fresh out of the Missionary Training Center (MTC)! I am honored to be able to serve with Elder Greaves; he is an amazing missionary and has so much potential to be a powerful missionary!

So the work is going pretty well here in Telford: The ward is so good, amazing scenery, nice people and just wonderful! I am so excited that I am still here another transfer! Great things are happening here: new ward missionaries, activity nights for everyone to come to and miracles. I often ponder about how do we see miracles whether if we are a missionary or just a person who follows Christ? I have learned that they can happen every single day as long as we are worthy enough to receive such a tender mercy! As a missionary we see miracles right and left each day and so can other disciples of Jesus Christ. They key is to constantly pray for them and seek the Lord in humility to have them happen to you.

This I know because the Lord loves us so much. I know that God lives and that Jesus Christ lives! I know that we can truly be happy in this life as we strive to live the teachings of Jesus Christ as much as we can. We can then receive blessings and miracles! Talk to you all soon. I love you all!

With Love,

Elder Terrence M. Taylor :)

1) Me on the path to the flat :)

2) British driving!

3) Yellow fields :)

4) Just me! :)