Very Fun Week

Hello! How is everything going? It was awesome seeing the pictures of Jason and Michelle! This last week has been really enjoyable, we have a new look District and Zone, so that will make things fun. Our new Zone Leader is named Elder Baker, he goes home in 6 weeks, and up until now he has been an AP my whole mission, and he is a really great missionary. Elder Hawkins is great (It helped that I already knew him from our district for the last three months. So now we cover two wards the Maple Grove (Battle Ground) and we cover/live in La Center as well. My new address is

33915 NE Taylor Valley RD
La Center, WA 98629-2732

I inherited some great investigators that we predict will be put on date for baptism pretty soon in La Center. One is named Korrin, she is 15. and the Other is named Bobby, he is in his 40's. We have been staying busy (thankfully we have a car!) Elder Hawkins has been out for 18 months and no, he does not have a "Texan" accent. haha. He is a great missionary, and he teaches me something everyday! My first Sunday in my new ward, I spoke in Sacrament meeting about the restoration. I know that public speaking is something I've never done too well, but I know I am getting better. It's crazy how weaknesses can be made strong (Ether 12:27). I am feeling great physically, and trying to get the weight down even more. I know that being well physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually are all very important. Well, I hope that all is going well. I love and miss everyone.
Love Elder Bates