Hey 10-31-11

Hello everyone, Happy Halloween. They don't celebrate Halloween down here it's probably a good thing they don't too ha. I have had some great experiences this week. When John when he was being interviewed for baptism by Elder Mogadima he said that John was the most prepared person he had ever seen which is awesome! Florence is really trying but she just needs the courage to stand up for herself, she hasn't been able to get the answer and I asked her what she is expecting and she said that she was expecting a vision. We told her how the spirit works that it doesn't necessarily come in visions or dreams, but in the feelings we get and receive so she said she would keep praying and listen for the answer. Johns brother Brian is doing amazing, he has shown a wonderful interest in the gospel and wants to be baptized which is also wonderful. Yesterday, for church, we went to a place in Kawmpala to listen to Elder Rasband and Elder Cook of the seventies speak to us which was super powerful. I loved to listen to them the spirit was so strong. When it was over people sat there for like 5 minuet es just waiting to hear more of what they they had to say! Nothing happened so they got up and we got ready to leave.The father of the Ballyjusa family stated to me yesterday "When they were speaking it felt like I was in the Temple it was so spiritual!" We had several people come on the bus too, we probably had over ninety people come to listen to them from Entebbe and out of those ninety Elder Shinga and I had ten investigators come to watch which was great! Another spiritual thing that happened this week it was when we got to see John and Concy be baptized it was so awesome. We were going to perform the baptisms at the church, but the night before we turned on the water at the font and the next day nothing was filled up the water didn’t work so we decided to go to the lake and it was such a spiritual experience. Everyone who came felt a wonderful spirit. I asked Brian how he felt and he said "I felt like I needed to go in myself and do the same thing". It was so cool and such a wonderful experience you could feel the spirit. This week has been full of filling the spirit it has been amazing and we have been finding some wonderful people. Yesterday we came home and there is a home close to where our apartment is and we haven't been there so we decided to go and see if the people were interested and when I talked with them they said they never heard of what we had to say, but were always interested in knowing because they saw us go by all the time. It is a huge family and so tomorrow we are going by there to teach them the gospel so I hope it all goes well. Samuel Kadi is doing great he came to church and is continuing to want to know more yesterday for the conference he took notes and everything he is super powerful.

It was such a good week, Elder Shinga and I are continuing to work hard and we are seeing the fruits of our labor. More of the ward member missionaries are wanting to join us in the search for bringing people to Christ it feels as if we have brought a new excitement to the ward for missionary work.

I love it so much here in Uganda I know that the spirit is real and that it guides us in what we say and what we do I am so grateful for the gospel in my life and I’m glad I have this time to share it and I will always want to share this gospel because I know it will bring much joy into peoples lives. I know God lives and loves us and created us and that he sent his son Jesus Christ to Atone and die for us and I am so grateful for that. Many people here in Uganda recognize how much the Savior loves them these people truly do love Christ and I hope that they will accept the gospel into their lives. I know this is the true church on the face of the earth and that it was restored through a Prophet of God and that we once again have a living prophet on the earth that leads and guides us. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true!

Thanks for all you have done I hope you have a great week and enjoy the pictures and the email. This week was a great week one that can't be truly described, but felt. I love you and miss you guys!

Love Elder Hildreth

Hello 10-24-11

The week has been wonderful! I have been so greatly blessed of the Lord this week. As we have worked hard to find those ready for the gospel. This week we have met with a guy named John Maneza I am not sure if I have told you about him, but he is truly one of a kind. He has read everything we have gave him to read plus he reads more. He is very smart and understands most of the things that we have to say. The things he doesn’t understand we tell him and he gets it. Like the Articles of Faith we showed him and he had a question on the tenth one and I just said do you believe Joesph Smith is a Prophet of God and he said he did so right away when I said that he believed it so it was really awesome to see. He has been super powerful and I realize that these are the people that make mission worth it. We start the day by going there and we can feel the spirit so strong so it gives a great start to the day and going throughout the rest of the day is really fun. The Lord has truly blessed us with some prepared people. We have been teaching a lady along with John her name is Florence and she is kind of older and has a kid. She is scared to leave her church which is the only problem. We went once and this pastor guy totally freaked on her saying you either go to hell or heaven by this choice and we were like so how do you feel when we talk to you compared to the way they do. She said she feels good when we talk, but scared when they do. I told her about feelings of the spirit and I know she has felt them but is scared to join because of the other members of her church and even John is trying to help her. Yesterday we got the chance to teach Johns brother and they are both super powerful. The only thing is that John wants to be baptized this week and is totally ready which is awesome and his brother we just started to teach so hopefully that will go well. We also have a guy named Samuel and his sister is the only member of the family and we contacted him just a few weeks back when I was with Elder Cook and now he is coming to church. He came last week too and Elder Shinga said he paid more attention to the sacrament talks then he did ha, but that’s awesome that the Lord has blessed us with these wonderful people that actually understand how important the gospel is! They actually have a testimony that it is true and want to be part of this church! Concy has been to church several times and is friends with Esther the only problem we haven’t been able to go teach her which is not good,. but it is because we haven’t had another responsible adult with us. Hopefully this week we will get some people to come visit her with us. This Sunday was another great Sunday we had eight investigators and there was a total of 96 people at sacrament so it seems to be getting better. I know that is only through the Lord that we get these blessings and I am so grateful for them!
I love this gospel so much and I am so grateful for this time to be able to share it with the people here in Uganda at this time they are all amazing. I know that the Book of Mormon is a true book of God and that it was translated by a prophet of God. I know that Joesph Smith restored Christs church back on the earth. I know we have a living prophet that guides and directs us. I know Christ lives and loves me and I am so grateful for his Atoning sacrifice for us so that we can one day live again. I know God sends us down in families to have joy and happiness and also to learn from one another and I am so grateful for my family and I know that he sent me to this family for a reason and I love them all so very much and am grateful for all they do. I am also so grateful for the friends he has put in my path that have helped me! I am glad I get this chance to spread this wonderful gospel message to all those that are willing to listen.

Well until next week. I love you and miss you!
Love Elder Hildreth

Everything is going great in the wonderful city of Entebbe

Hey Everyone! 10-17-11
Everything is going great in the wonderful city of Entebbe. My new companion is Elder Shinga he is from Zimbabwe and he is one of a kind he has an amazing spirit with him I feel honored to be his companion for the next 3 months, yes you heard me right they are doing this new thing for trainers that when they train they will be with them for two transfers so I will be in Entebbe for awhile. I love Entebbe though so there is no problem with that I am just so glad I can be here for another few transfers. Well we didn't really get much of a chance to work this week because of trainings for the new missionaries and for the trainers and we were gone from our area for three days. When we watched conference it was awesome I felt the spirit so strong as I watched and listened to them. One that was good for me was by Carl B Cook on looking up if you remember that talk, however, all the talks really touched me and at the end I was sad because they were over and I loved the spirit it had brought. On Saturday we didn't have anyone come to conference, but on Sunday we had seven people come and man just by looking at them after conference I could tell they were touched it was so powerful! Even before it began Elder Shinga was talking to a guy we contacted earlier and he said "so how do I become a member of this church?" It took Elder Shinga by surprise because he wasn't used to it. So we told him and even a few others there we talked to about the church and baptism. We have an investigator named John and we have a baptismal date with him and he wasn't so sure about our church at first, but when he listened to conference he knew it was true especially I think after he heard the talk on the Book of Mormon and whether it is good or bad no in between. He also liked hearing from the prophet. I know they felt the spirit I know everyone that was in that room felt it. On Sunday, we had 90 people there to watch the first session once the first session was over a lot of people left except like four of our investigators and a few members. The reason some of our investigators left was because they had to go to work. I am so excited for this week to work with Elder Shinga and I know we will work hard and have fun. He has a wonderful attitude and is such an amazing guy I know we will do good in working together to bring people to Christ and I am excited to do work with him. We have a few families and people to see this week. John for sure being one of them and also all those that came to that conference cant let them go I know they were able to feel the spirit.
I am glad to hear how everyone is doing. I am glad you guys are all doing good and enjoying. I am so grateful for this gospel and how much happiness it brings. I know that this gospel can bring so much happiness, it brings happiness to our spirit which will bring us physical happiness too.As we follow the Lords path for us we will be blessed. I know the Lord loves me and all of his children. I know Jesus Christ died for us and that he paid for our sins, I know he lives and he showed us that we will live again. I want to spread this message with everyone and I know all of us are Gods family and we are brothers and sisters.
I love you all and I miss all you very much. Thanks for Everything!
Love Elder Hildreth

Hey! 10-10-11

I am doing great! I got the package and I think everything was in it. The cookies were great! You can send some more treats and snacks or homemade food. Also maybe some socks haha. I will give the CTR rings out I think that will be fun and also the pamphlets. I loved the package it made my day and thanks for the letter in them that was very nice love getting those even if they are just short little thoughts!
Well for this week it went really well we have been able to continue teaching humble families they are so great, Enoch, he has a wife and a kid and is super humble and willing to learn the gospel he accepts it very well. Another ones name is John, he is very smart, I have been unable to meet with his wife and kids but he understands things very well. He wants to be baptized and so does Enoch which is wonderful. Not many people were able to come to church mainly because it rained super hard! We did have two come though one was Rodgers friend Samuel and he is super interested in coming to church and becoming a member. Also Emmanuel he called me like ten times trying to find the church ha but he really liked it and wants to be baptized which is awesome and is liking the message we have given them. Another family I just met this week is this guy named Dennis he has like 6 kids and is a great guy he knows the Bishop because he works with him and he also likes the gospel. We have been getting some amazing people and I know it is only through Gods power that we can find these people. Transfer news came and I am staying in Entebbe and I am going to be training and I am really excited for the chance I have to be able to train someone! Elder Cook is heading to Seete and he is excited about that. Elder Munkondya is heading to Ethiopia where he has been wanting to go forever! Elder Call is staying here and an Elder Mogadima will be the District leader with him. It was a pretty exciting yet sad transfer. I will miss learning from Elder Cook yet I know I will learn many things from the new Elder I get to be with. I am excited to do the Lords work and I know that he will bless us according to our obedience to listening to his promptings and that we must always follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost. Also yesterday Habibu came back from Iganga and he was telling us some wonderful stories about how he the mission was going over there! It sounds like the Uganda mission is doing great! I love the mission so far and I know that it is difficult sometimes, but through prayer and the lord we can overcome all obstacles. I am so grateful to be here in Uganda with these wonderful people for this short of time. Even though they may seem poor of the world they are high in spirit and I know they are great people and as they find there faith in Christ they will be blessed just as other places have been blessed as they have accepted the gospel. I know that this is the true church and that it was restored back to it's original fullness when Christ was on the earth by a Prophet Joesph Smith. I know the Book of Mormon is true and that it has helped me through some difficult times. I know that as we study the gospel the Lord will bless us and answer our questions. I know we have a prophet that leads and guides us today and I love to hear him and what he through revelation has to say. I know that Christ lived and suffered for each one of us individually so that we can if we accept him enter into the kingdom of God.
Well I am excited for this next week and all things I will get to learn with this training thing I will be doing they have this program where they take an extra hour of the day for studies for the missionaries and also they stay together for two transfers so I will be in Entebbe for awhile at least tell some part of January ha. I know I will learn so much and that I must always be seeking the spirit.
I am glad all is well back home thanks for all you do and have done for me I love you guys very much and miss you! Keep enjoying and having fun all is well and as long as we are doing what is right all will continue to go well.
Love Elder Hildreth 

Hey! 10-3-2011

My P-Day has been great! We had a zone activity and went to the zoo, I didn’t look at the animals I just played some touch Rugby and that’s actually a super fun game! Elder Cook taught us how to play. I finally got the package thanks so much. We don’t watch conference until October 15th and 16^th, sad I know.
This week was a really enjoyable week I loved it very much! We worked really hard this week and put in a lot of time we didn’t get home until late. We didn’t eat much and just gave our time to the Lord really working hard! We were able to find so many people so many strong people. At church this week we had twelve investigators! I don’t remember all the names of those that came to church. I know Walter and Francis, who we found this week, and the three friends of Rodgers Balyjusa that we taught last week. We went on exchanges this week and I went to Kabowa with are Zone Leader Elder Harword while Elder Cook was with Elder Cadzomba. It was really good to see a different place and see what Elder Harword did. It was really great being able to learn from him and to see how he did things. It was nice to see what it is like outside of Entebbe. I noticed how blessed I am to be here in Entebbe it is such a wonderful place the ward runs well and the members are all so awesome and it is a place ready for the gospel. I don’t know if I will stay here this coming transfer we will find out soon. This week truly flew though we were working so hard! We found so many people and at sacrament we had six people that have baptismal dates. I really know that the spirit is real and when we give a lot of efforts and trust in the Lord to help us He will guide us. It is so important to be humble and obedient. We can't do anything without the Lord because it is truly through Christ and our Heavenly Father that we are strengthened and helped. We must be obedient and follow his directions if we want the blessings that he is willing to give us. I talked with a pastor this week without being scared. I know this is the true church and only true church on the earth, I know that the Book of Mormon is a true book of God and was translated by a Prophet Joesph Smith. I know Christ Atoned for our sins and that he gave his life for us, as long as we remain worthy and do our best to follow Heavenly Fathers commandments we can be saved. I am so grateful to be born and raised in the church and I will always know it's true! I know when we trust in the Lord with all our hearts he will provide a way for us to accomplish the things he wants us to, and that even when we are being tried and tested he is helping us to become better people. I have been having a great week and it has been very spiritual and I know I need to work hard for the lord I am only here for a short period of time so I want to give my best.
It is very nice to hear from the family and it sounds like all is going well! I love hearing from everyone and I love you all and miss you all! Keep up the good work and keep enjoying :)
Love Elder Hildreth