The Morning Breaks.... Or Afternoon...Whatever...

Hello All!

Greetings from the sunny land of Orill - wait a minute - That's not right. I got transferred!  I am now serving in Woodstock, Ontario.  My New Companion is Elder Call.  He is from Queen Creek, Arizona, and he is fresh from the MTC on Tuesday.  I am grateful for the opportunity to be serving with Elder Call.  He is going to be a great missionary.  He is very humble and he is very willing to learn.  I am very excited to work with him.

We made it back to Woodstock at about 6:30 last night.  We got our bags inside and then went out to do some contacting.  As we were on our way we spotted a Moving Van and pulled over and helped them out.  It turned into a contact for Elder Call.  He was explaining to them what we are doing as missionaries
and they told us that we could come back after they got all settled in. Elder Call is a good man and I am excited to work with him here in Woodstock.

I got to Brampton on Tuesday Afternoon and then we went to the Mission home, met our companions and had a great night.  We had some training in the Morning and then we went to Lunch (The Mandarin - Great Place.  The Boys would have loved it.  Chinese Gourmet, but celestialized).  We got everything we needed from the Office, the Mission home, and The Mansion (Where the Brampton Zone Leaders live) and we drove to Woodstock.  It was a good couple of days.

The last week in Orillia yielded at least one miracle.  Len Longtin, when we met with him on Tuesday (right before I left), promised me that he would get baptized.  I didn't even have to ask him.  He just came right out with that.  I thought that was incredible.

Life is good.  The Gospel changes lives.  And it is through us (Each one of us.  that means you, too) that it is shared with our lost brothers and sisters.  Talk to your friends.  Talk to your Family.  Talk to a Parrot. But just Talk.  That's where it all starts.  Have a Great day!

Your Obedient Servant,
Elder Austin James Ashcraft

P.S. My new address is

Elder Austin Ashcraft
600 Chieftain St. #805
Woodstock, ON N4T 1S1
Canada