Week 7: Whips and General Conference

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I hope you all enjoyed General Conference!!! Since Europe is like 8 hours ahead of Utah time, we only got to watch the morning sessions live. On Sunday we watched the Priesthood and Saturday afternoon session. We watched the Priesthood session in Hungarian! I loved it when I saw the MTC choir at General Conference!!! I saw one of my friends from my zone which was cool! I guess three Hungarian missionaries were also in the choir! On Sunday we watched a total of three sessions so a lot of spiritual nourishment.

Monday we got to go to Hortobagy which is this huge area of land outside of Debrecen. We bought whips!!!! Now I'm a pro with the whip. I can officially say "Now watch me whip..." Super cool! We sometimes go to the Nagyerdő to practice in the mornings for exercise. By the time I get back I should be pro X2.

Wednesday we got to go to Budapest!!!! I love seeing all the buildings and the Danube and seeing all the missionaries from our zone! We learned about bike safety and the gift of tongues. I have been praying for the gift of tongues these past couple of days and I can truly say it is real! I feel less afraid to say things and I feel that I am getting better!

A major theme in this past general conference was repentance. What a fantastic gift the Lord has given us to return back to him and feel his love! Repentance is so important especially in missionary work. Our major theme in our mission is Teach Repentance and Baptize Converts. It truly helps you to become rooted in Christ! Take time to reflect the talks from General Conference! I love you all and have an awesome week!

Love,

Elder Ballard

Hortobagy tourist attractions

Now watch me whip

Budapest with Niryegháza missionaries

At a member's home with Démi. Démi is from China and became a member while studying here in Debrecen! He was taught by one of my teachers from the MTC.

At the University/egyetem