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2002 brings not only a new year to this great Canada Edmonton Mission, but new boundaries and new challenges and goals. We are fewer in number and we will indeed miss our friends and companions, but we know that these relationships can be eternal ones if we strive to make them so. Remember the sons of Mosiah meeting with Alma after at least 14 years of missionary service. “They were still (Alma’s) Brethren in the Lord: yea and they had waxed strong in the knowledge of the truth, for they were men of a sound understanding and they had searched the scriptures diligently that they might know the word of God. But this is not all, they had given themselves to much prayer and fasting therefore they had the spirit of prophesy and the spirit of revelation and when they taught, they taught with power and authority of God.” Alma 17:2-3

These same principals can help us build ourselves and thus build the kingdom here today! These great men were strong in the knowledge of the truth! How are your testimonies? Have you “searched the scriptures diligently” to know and understand to the word of God for not only you personally, but for your companion and also those you teach? Have you given yourself to “much prayer and fasting” both for day to day help and in setting your goals for this new year? Are you mighty men and women of God? Along with those principals come obedience and repentance. Again remember the promise in Alma 26:22: “Yea, he that repenteth and excersizeth faith, and bringeth forth good works, and prayeth continually withought ceasing - unto such it is given to know the mysteries of God:.......yea and it shall be given unto such to bring thousands of souls unto repentance...

We are not asking that you should bring thousands of souls to repentance (that would be wonderful) but we do remind you of our mission goal for the year. One new convert per companionship ever 2 months. (6 new converts per year per companionship) A minimum of 300 children of our Heavenly Father - our brothers and sisters - coming to Christ through your faith, prayers, and good works. We know that this can be achieved! We know that you can succeed! As the Lord comforted Ammon, “bear with patience thine afflictions and I will give unto you success.”

Together with the Lord”s help we will indeed “grow the gospel” here in the new boundaries of the Canada Edmonton Mission.

President and Sister Roy
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Recently arrived new missionaries:

Elder Arnoldson - Mount Pleasant With his locksmith experience, he and his trainer, Elder Kamanski are going to unlock the hearts of their investigators with the spirit in Cherry Grove.

Elder Adam Faler - Bountiful, Utah I enjoy reading and learning and will do much of that with my new companion Elder Adam Anderson, the bible scholar, in Devon/Leduc.

Elder Robert Fuhriman - Orem, Utah I look forward to having many great experiences with Elder Thomas in Red Deer 3rd Ward so that I can have great stories to tell.

Elder Jeremy Gonzales - Springville, Utah I'm serving with my trainer Elder Brandau in Southgate, Edmonton. With my personality, I'm going to charm all those investigators into the waters of baptism.

Elder Robert Pena - Granada Hills, California Although I love my family, I've decided to leave them to go proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in the Red Deer 1st Ward with Elder Walker.

Elder Kellner-Steinmetz - Austria I like to do and good at a lot of things. I will be serving in Forest Heights, Edmonton. I'm son of Elder Gleason, who's son of Elder Ryan Sorenson.

Elder Colt Miller - Roosevelt, Utah I'll be serving my first area with trainer Elder Douglas Stacey in Castledowns. Between his hard work ethics and Elder Stacey's experience, they will be raising the roof.

Elder Jackson Harrison - Price, Utah This eagle scout is ready to serve. Look out master disciples, here he comes. He'll be serving in Southwood with Elder Slade.

Elder James Ross - Normangee, Texas It might be hot where I'm from, but that ain't gonna hold me back! My companion Elder Seth Peterson had better be a hard worker, cause look out Whitecourt, here I come!

Elder Ben Szilagyi - Rockton, Illinois Elder Ian Peterson is the trainer of this fine Elder. He's ready and raring to serve the Lord in his new home in Slave Lake.

Elder Jordan Taylor This Elder is having up his ceramic skills for two years to serve the Lord with his trainer, Elder Lucas Davis. He will smile his way into the hearts of the people of Fort McMurray.

Elder Charles Tippetts I join Elder Stacey and Elder Hansen as the newest member of the millionaire's club. When you're down, broke, and need a steak dinner, just give me a call. I'll be in Barrhead with Elder Tanner Davis.

Elder Jason Whiting - Orem, Utah With my desire to be stalwart and with the example of my trainer Elder Rowe, I don't think we will have any problem at all opening the great town of Wainwright.

Eldert David Zemp - Cardston, Alberta Who knows, maybe one of your friends will serve in my ward. Although I am a man of few words, I am excited to serve the Lord in Bearspaw with my trainer Elder "Iron Will" Magness.

Elder Jacob Coleman - Colorado Springs Hey, Elder Edwards has the privilege of training me. I can't wait to get to my new residence in Vegreville.

Elder Jason Brower - St. Anthony, Idaho One more Idahoan joins the ranks as this mission gets more stalwart, one at a time. I am pumped to be able to serve in the great Red Deer 2nd Ward with Elder Stromness.

Elder Allen - West Valley I'm excited to leave the mountains for the flat land. I will trade sprinkler installations for full immersion in High Prairie with Elder Strasser.

Elder Boyce - Washington Along with lifting cars, buildings and playing football, I love to work hard. Elder Emery will teach me all about it in Connors Hill. I like chocolates.

Elder Calib Campbell Nothing says good time like Hurricane. I'll be leaving the homeland behind for two years to serve the Lord. I may get a chance to play soccer in Lloydminster with Elder Beckstead.

Elder Cooper - Washington He must have learned basketball skills from his 13 years spent delivering papers. He will be delivering the good word in Mission Hill with Elder Warnick.

Elder Gullison - El Salvador I'm a native of Salvador, but come to you from Ontario. He will begin his mission up in Fort McMurray with Elder Greene. He likes baseball, chess and proselyting.

Elder Hamblin - Antioch, California He enjoys laughing, hiking and recreation vehicles. He'll be close to a good one in St. Paul as he starts his mission with Elder Arave.

Sister Knoles - Centreville, Utah She enjoys such activities as Harp and piano playing. SHe also spent 4 years as a street cop, so watch out. I'm excited to be serving the Lord with Sister Henrie in Rivervalley.

Elder Lambson - Fallon, Nevada Along with just about every sport, this Elder also enjoys singing and playing musical instruments. He'll be serving with Elder Witbeck in Olds.

Elder Alfaro - Richmond Hill, Ontario I love photography, and with my experience as a chef, I'm going to cook it up in Southgate with trainer Elder Brandau.

Elder & Sister George - Raymond, Alberta We're excited to work hard and serve the Lord in Rimbey.

The Assistants Corner

This is the beginning of the next generation of The Canada Edmonton Mission. As the new year begins, we have the opportunity to rededicate ourselves and to take our mission to the next level. I have really enjoyed my time as a missionary and being able to serve around you all. I want to bear you my witness that I know this is the gospel of Jesus Christ. I wish you success in all your endeavors and remember, "If you could hie to Kolob..."

-Much love, Elder Ryan Sorensen

Dear Elders and sisters,
We are very excited to bring your the first addition of "Raise the roof"! We are pumped about what is happening in the mission. Teaching pools are going up and we look forward to seeing these investigators enjoying the blessings of the gospel as they are baptized and apply the gospel in their lives. "I know that which the Lord has commanded me, and I glory in it. I do not glory of myself, but I glory in that which the Lord has commanded me; yea, and this is my glory, that perhaps I may be an instrument in the hands of God to bring some soul unto repentance; and this is my joy." (Alma 29:9) "But I do not joy in my success alone, but my joy is more full because of the success of my Brethren..."(Alma 29:14). We love you all and our prayer are with you. Let's all go ouit and Raise the Roof!!

Love, Elder Casey Johnson

Recent Departures

Elder Justin Chapman
Sister Lynnette Doizaki
Elder Michael Greene
Elder Derek Harris
Elder Casey Johnson
Elder Brett Mayes
Elder Jacob Murdock
Elder David Root
Elder Ryan Sorenson

19 Baptisms in November, 2001

19 Baptisms in December, 2001

16 Baptisms in January, 2002

Other Mission News

Under direction of the North America Central area presidency, missionaries in the Canada Edmonton Mission are no longer permitted to use email to communicate with families. This change took effect Monday, January 28, 2002.

This ban is once again in place after it was announced January 12 by President Boyd K. Packer, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve, that missionaries may communicate with their families by e-mail under certain guidelines:

"Under the direction of Area Presidencies, mission presidents will establish guidelines to include the following: Missionaries may use e-mail only on preparation day. Missionaries may use computers in public facilities such as libraries or appropriate commercial outlets. Companions should always be together while using a computer. They should not impose on Church members who may have computers. Any cost for using e-mail is to be paid by the missionary."

No reason for this latest ban is given by the area presidency.