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So grateful for these wonderful missionaries that joined us today to teach repentance and baptize converts! We are so very blessed to serve together! ❤️

Last Day at the MTC!

Guys, I'm so excited!!

I'm leaving for Tacoma tomorrow! At 5 am... I'm super excited though! I'm sad to leave these people but I'm sooo exciting to get out into the field!

I'm in the middle of packing all my stuff, so hopefully this email actually makes sense.

This week went by sooo much faster than last week, and it was honestly a bit better too! I felt like there were less tears, less frustrations, and more opportunities to serve!

We got to help the new missionaries that came in this week move into their residence halls. They were all so cute and nervous and excited, and I can't believe that was me just last week haha. It was raining and snowing that day, so as we waited for them to arrive, we sang Christmas songs! We were probably a little annoying, but it was super fun! It was nice to spend time doing service rather than sit in class, so I had a blast! Even though I did catch a cold...

It's amazing how much service really makes me feel better. We got to help set up chairs for the devotional and that made such a difference! We all came out laughing and skipping and smiling, and it really just changed our attitudes!

We had that devotional on Tuesday night with Elder Mark D. Eddy from the general seventies, and his talk was sooo good! He encouraged us all to make our love for the Savior as the reason we're serving. I've been working on that, and I've felt my attitude and actions change even more as I've focused on my Savior!

Another thing that I've loved about the MTC is the classes! Every morning, we have class with our teacher named Brother G. He is amazing! I've loved learning about the gospel from him! He's also kinda really short so all the Elders in our district tease him for that. They've tried to trick him into telling them his height, and honestly, it's impressive how creative they are. It's sooo funny.

But in Brother G's class, we had the opportunity to teach this girl named Emmy. We had 7 minutes to get to know her and 5 minutes to plan a lesson. It actually went amazing! Me and my companions got to teach it, and it was so powerful! The Spirit definitely guided us on that one. She was so touched and inspired, and it was just an amazing experience. 

But probably my favorite thing about the MTC - definitely not the food - is the Go & Do experiences we get to have each Sunday. Basically, we get two hours to just study. They give us a topic we can study about and some resources, but we're supposed to be led by the Spirit so we can learn what our Father in Heaven wants us to learn. It was amazing!

I ended up studying about the premortal life and the plan of salvation. I'm not going to share too much of what I learned because it does feel a bit personal. However, I just wanted to ask you all a question and invite you to ponder over it:

During that last hug with Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father before you left your heavenly home, what are some things They might've whispered to you? What did you say to Them?

I think about when I said goodbye to all my sweet little cousins who will be so big when I get back. I think about them promising to never forget me. I think about me doubting it since it'll be such a long time but still hoping that they'll remember me.

I know that's how our Savior and our Father feels. They want us to remember, to always retain in remembrance the goodness of our God.

He is good. 

He loves us, and He never wants us to forget that. I know this is true. I've felt it more strongly than I ever have before. 

I love you all! I'm excited to hear from you! 

Love,

Sister Davis <3

Pictures:

1) the snow

2) saying goodbye to my teachers (gang signs)

3) more snow

4) one of those poor souls that's never seen the snow

5) trying to figure out Brother G's height

6) district and our branch presidency

TRAVEL ITINERARY

 

Heyy Guys!

Heyy guys!

So, I'm thinking about all the missionary email lists I've been on before, and they always have a cool topic or a cool subject line. Hopefully I'll start thinking of some haha

This week has been crazy, but I love it all! I met my companion - her name is Sister Christopherson and she's from Layton! - and I'm so grateful for her! She got in contact with me before we started last Monday and asked if I wanted to do companion study. I just assumed they'd give us more instruction for that later in the week, but we decided to do it anyway! It was a little awkward at first, but now we're really close, and I appreciate her example! It's best to take initiative! I'm so excited to meet her in person this week.

I spent about eight hours on zoom calls everyday, and for the most part, I'm able to enjoy it and stay engaged. However, the last hour of the day is a bit rough, and I have to do some jumping jacks to keep myself awake! 

I love my teachers and all my district - I'll attach a picture of them at the bottom! I'm soo excited to meet everyone at the MTC. i love them already. Plus, I feel like I've already learned so much, and I've already filled up a whole journal... it's a small journal in my defense, but I might be in trouble if I fill up one a week...

I've already taught some lessons! That's kind of surprising, but the first thing they at home MTC is have you set up appointments to teach members acting as non-members. I taught two lessons today, and the first one was a bit of a disaster, but the second one was amazing.

I think the reason the first one kinda flopped was because we were really nervous and also because we forgot to open with a prayer!

So this is kind of my theme, i guess. Prayer. Prayer is so powerful. I've never prayed as much as I do now, and I love it. I had the disruptive thought during the week that Heavenly Father might get sick of it, but like thirty seconds later, we were praying again and I was filled with love and peace and comfort, so I know that it's not true!

The Lord wants to hear from you! Always! He loves you, and I don't think I can say it enough! 

Prayer invites the Spirit into lessons, scripture study, the home, your heart, and the Spirit is a precious gift that I hope to always cherish.

I've really been thinking about how I hear Him. I've definitely heard Him and felt the Spirit more so than I ever have, but I want to identify the circumstances when I hear Him. I'm not very good at that.

One scripture that comes to mind is D&C 109:32-33. I think I want this to be my theme for my mission. It's a really good scripture, and I want to invite you all to read it and ponder on it. What are your yokes? What's holding you back from the Lord? What's keeping you from feeling the Spirit?

I've been working on some things that are my yokes, like fear and doubt. So, break it off, O Lord; break it off that thy servants may do thy work.

Love you guys! Please send some emails! I'd love to chat with you all!

Provo MTC Mailing Address and Information

 

Dear Sister Davis,

Congratulations on your call to serve! We look forward to your upcoming arrival at the Provo Missionary Training Center. We will be here to greet you when you arrive.

We would like to share some important information with you. Will you please forward this email to your family and friends? Family members you approved for contact already have been sent a copy of this message. This information also can be found in the Communicating with Missionaries at the MTC page of our website.

• Your MTC mailing address is: Sister Chloe Davis Sister Chloe Elizabeth Davis 11-08 | WA-TAC 2005 N 900 East, Unit #97 Provo UT 84602 United States
• Communications with Family and Friends while at the MTC
  • You may read any communication you receive during the week whenever you have appropriate time to do so. You should reply to communication only on your preparation day unless it is a special occasion or an emergency as described in the Missionary Standards.
  • You may communicate to your family on your weekly preparation day via letters, emails, online messaging and audio/video chats. Preparation day ends at 6:00 pm.
  • Online messaging and audio/video chats with people outside of your family are not approved. However, if you, together with your companion, are arranging an appointment, or teaching a lesson, you may use technology. Any use of technology for missionary purposes must be done as companions.
  • Always sit or stand so that you and your companion can see each other's screens.
• Missionary Mail/Deliveries: Missionary mail or packages should come through the US Mail or other commercial delivery services. A list of approved delivery services is attached to this email. Please ask your family and friends not to deliver things to you at the front security booth, during your temple visits, gym time, over the MTC fence, or by any other unapproved delivery method.
• Family/Friends Visits: Please ask family and friends not to attempt to see or visit you while you are at the MTC, during your temple visits, or at other places near the MTC.
• Airport/Train Visits: When you depart for the field, family or friends should not visit you as you depart the MTC, on the train, or at the airport.
• Communication with MTC: Phone number: 801-422-2602; Email: mtcinfodesk@mtc.byu.edu
• Musical Instruments: Please do not bring musical instruments to your mission unless you have permission from your mission president and the instrument is appropriate for Sunday meetings. If you are approved to bring an instrument, please do not play it while at the MTC, including in the residence halls. The MTC has practice rooms with pianos available. You may check out music, violins, violas, cellos, and flutes at the music library.

May the Lord bless you and all those you love as you serve Him. We will see you soon.

With our love,

MTC Presidency	MTC Relief Society Presidency
Benson L. Porter, President	Kerry E. Porter, President
Michael D. Pickerd, Counselor, Counselor	Marian W. Pickerd, Counselor
Robert W. Hymas, Counselor	Katherine C. Hymas, Counselor

Sunday, October 23, 2022 Devotional Invitation

 

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To:	Missionaries Coming to the Provo MTC and their Families
From:	President and Sister Porter
Subject:	Sunday, October 23, 2022 Devotional Invitation

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Sister Davis,

In a coming week, you will arrive at the Provo Missionary Training Center (MTC) and begin your on-site portion of missionary training. We want to invite you and family members to join Sister Porter and myself for an online, “Come and See” devotional on Sunday evening Sunday, October 23, 2022. The devotional will begin at 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time and will finish no later than 6:30 p.m. Please join us at https://zoom.us/my/workshop1.

The purpose of the devotional is for us to briefly introduce ourselves to you and your family and to show you what takes place within the Provo MTC. We want you to know and feel the importance of this sacred place of learning and revelation before you arrive.

After we introduce you and your family to the MTC, we will excuse your family members so that we can continue our conversation about your learning from personal/companionship study on Sunday morning in regards to receiving and acting upon personal revelation. Please find attached resource material for your study. Please make sure that you and your companion plan to connect Sunday morning to study about and discuss personal revelation. Knowing how to seek, receive, and act upon personal revelation will be key to your success in fulfilling your missionary purpose and becoming a lifelong disciple of Jesus Christ.

The devotional will provide you and the members of your family a brief but important orientation to the Provo MTC. Sister Porter and I look forward to meeting with you and your family.

Sincerely,

President and Sister Porter

Provo MTC President and Relief Society President

Preparing for MTC Training

 

To:	Select Missionaries and their Stake Presidents and Families
From:	Provo Missionary Training Center
Subject:	Preparing for MTC Training

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Sister Davis,

Thank you for your willingness to serve as a full-time missionary. You are scheduled to begin the at-home portion of your MTC training on Monday, October 17, 2022 and then to transition to the Provo MTC for on-site training on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Arrivals at the Provo MTC are scheduled between 12:30 and 2:00 PM. Look for your specific arrival time on the MTC Arrival Times website one to two weeks before your on-site arrival date.

Below are links to two documents that will help you prepare for the at-home portion of your training. Please review them carefully:

1. At-home MTC Experience for Missionaries: Please review and follow these guidelines for online MTC training.
2. Message to Missionary Families: You may choose to read this message with your family members to help them know how best to provide support during online training. Please note the activities your family is invited to participate in with you, including a virtual tour of the MTC and a Sunday evening devotional with President and Sister Porter.

Those documents will answer many common questions about the at-home training experience. You may also review our answers to frequently asked questions on our website. We look forward to seeing you online and on-site!

Provo Missionary Training Center