The Ivins Clan

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Homecoming 2016

Kaylin went to homecoming with a group of friends. Fun! She made the best of it despite her cast that she got a week before. thanks for doing her hair and make up sis!

Her friends mom took the best pictures and Kaylin had so much fun. They went to Iceberg after the dance and hung out.

Landon and dad before going on his set up, pre-arranged, date with Jaida and Xavier's help.

Would you go with that girl again? yah, I 'd go with another girl.

What was the best part? the dance and dancing with the group.

Did you open doors for her? Yes.

Was she considerate that you were her date? umhum.

Marissa was baptized last weekend. It was great to have all the cousins there and Aunts and Uncles. She was so excited afterwards and she said while she was changing, " I need to hurry...everyone is going to have so many questions for me." She walked out and everyone was gone (had returned to the relief society room)." Where did everyone go? "
What did you enjoy about getting baptized? The water was warm. NO....it washed all my bad stuff away.
How did it make you feel? It made me feel happy.
Why did you get baptized? So we can have a new body.
Was it everything that you wished for? Yes
What did you think every one was going to ask you after you got baptized? What did it feel like to get a new body. And what did it feel like? It felt like a lot of people love to get baptized.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Isaac's Two Year Mission to Leeds England

Elder Isaac Ivins - Apache in England

2013-2015

Missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

FAQ:

1. When do they leave on a mission?
Boys 18years, Girls 19 as of 2013

2. Can they go swimming?
No. Safety reasons.

3. Why are they always together?
2 Corinthians 13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.

* on a side note our Contitution is built from this belief of two witness.
Article III- No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.

4. Why do they have a Book of Mormon and not just the bible.
Refer back to number 3.

5. Do they have a good time?
They have a damn good time in Leeds England. (A little Biased.)

6. Who pays for them to go around the world or another state and preach?
They do. They save from the time they are young to serve the Lord. ( or the parents.)
You decided who would get the most from their mission.

7. What is their purpose? To bring more numbers for the Mormons?
Mark 16:15 - And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

8. When do they come home? Does it always have to be 1 year.
Boys are typically 2 years, with exceptions of medical issues.
Girls are 1 1/2 years.
Senior couples break all the rules. As long as the want or where they want.

9. Why would I want my boy to go on a mission at the fresh age of 18 when he could get two years of college accopmpished in that time?
He will come back a man if he faithfully served the Lord in all his labors. His experiences will be priceless and effect him for the most important time in his life- when he is decideing his future!

10. Do all boys have to go on a mission? No. HIghly encouraged, but it is not possible for some with other circumstances that have called them on another sort of mission in life.

We are all on a mission!