The MTC Life!

Elder Houghton is enjoying his time in the MTC! He loves his district and instructors and is having a lot of great experiences. 

Here's some excerpts from his emails on 1/3/19:

Elder Houghton looking out at a foggy day in the MTC

Group email:

Hey everyone!

This week was DOPE!!! Classes are going great! Learned about faith and repentance a lot this week. My mom sent me robe and i can say, It  is great. Going to the temple today so I am excited for that! I have studying the book of enos and I want everyone to read it. I feel like anyone can relate to him. So I challenge you to read it. I love this gospel I love the Spirit here at the MTC. I love everything about this gospel. Its so amazing ive learned so much more about this gospel. Also make sure everyone prays cause prayer is an amazing thing. If you are struggling then get down and prayer i have a short story I wrote the other night in class which I felt strongly to right it down in class when we were talking about Christ so here it is!

(Your name), I know you have sinned, I know you felt guilt. I've noticed. But because of me you are forgiven. - Jesus

"Jesus how can I know I've been forgiven. I feel nothing. I feel lost and scared. Alone..."- (you)

"(Your name)I know you would sin I know you would mess up. I know you will be lost and scared. I felt your pain and sorrows I felt every little thing that you messed up on. I bled through every pour. I cried for you. I felt all your sins and burdens. So you can have a second chance. So you can feel joy. So you can feel happiness when you are sad and even when you are happy."- Jesus

"Jesus but why? Why would you do that for me? Why would you do that for anyone? -( you)

"Because I love you....." - Jesus 

Anyways love you all!! Remember to pray! Thanks for all the love and support

Excerpt from his mom's email:

Our friend (the first presidency doesn't want us calling them investigators anymore) is doing good. Last week got him to commit to being baptized so now we just leave it to the missionaries who are around our area to baptize them cause we don't have a font...On Tuesday we had a devotional and President Callister, the president of the General Sunday School spoke and it was such a great talk. One of the biggest things I got out his talk was if you are taking notes in Sunday School, Priesthood or Relief Society or just a talk, do not take notes right away. Wait and listen to the spirit, and just wait to write down what you felt. He also said to say a short prayer before each class so you can invite the spirit. It was really amazing!! 

His MTC Zone

Celebrating New Year's

                                             

                                                        Looks like they decorated for New Year's

One advantage of being from Provo and attending the Provo MTC is you run into friends! Elder Houghton with Tristan Torgerson.

He also ran into his good friend, Emma Mercer who works in the mailroom. 

His mission shirt

Infamous MTC food