Transfer Calls came in...I'm... Charlie, 25 July 2016

Staying with Sister Walker in Albany!!! I am so excited. It is going to be great!! 

Well just to say this week was pretty fun. Sister Walker and I had one of our investigators who had her interview for her Baptism for this up coming Saturday!! I'm so excited. Can't wait!!! 

Sister Walker and I did some walking around/ saving miles. 

We walked around Leesburg and thought this one house was really close. Just to say It was 1 mile away. A.K.A. we took the long way. But it was worth it. We had a very nice talk. 

After that we got to help the Activity Day Girls make a scripture case. I really enjoyed it. I felt like a little kid again. 

Sister Walker and I went to Blakely again. Just to say we always go see this lady and when ever we do it rains. So funny. Just to say we really got caught in some bad weather. The temperature dropped 20 degrees. Just to say it felt so nice. 

Saturday we had our Ward Pioneer Pinewood Derby!! It was so much fun!! Just to say I did one of the games and there was a cookie on my forehead and one of the members smashed it on my head. And then just laughed. It was so funny. 

After that we had our Transfer Calls. Just to say it was really cool. 

Just to say we had 149 people at church last Sunday. That is a record for Albany in the past months. Woot Woot!! 

Well we went to Cuthburt on Sunday. Saw a few people and came back and saw a sister in the ward. It was so much fun. We sang her some Hymns. 

Just to say I can't believe how fast my mission has gone. Just to say one of the Elders wrote on our white boards how many days I have left and all my personal goals to help me. 

Also excited news.... We are getting a set of new Elders. So Albany will have 6 missionaries!! So cool!! 

Also one of the Elders played the bagpipes for a member in the ward. Just to say the videos are awesome. 

I sure do love y'all. Thanks for all y'all do. Have a wonderful week. 

Also I am so grateful for the Pioneers for all they did. Having the courage to travel so many miles. Thought:  

"Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith."—President Thomas S. Monson

“Be of good cheer, for we know the outcome, we know the truth; we know the Savior.”—Sister Mary G. Cook

A fun, fun week: CharLynn, 11 July 2016

Hey all y'all, 

Well this week was so amazing. But first off I just want to say that I know that Heavenly Father watches over us. 

So after emailing y'all last week Sister Walker and I went contacted referrals again.. Just to say Salt Lake keeps calling us and telling us that we need to contact our Referrals. Just to say we have over 300 and the Elders have over 100. So just to say the Elders have bikes and we have a car. So we did what we could. So we tried some and we had some great lessons. It did rain for a bit. Just to say I was glad to be in the car when it did. That night one of our dear Friends Cher shot out fireworks for us. So this is July 5.. We had so much fun. Just to say I only got one bug bite. It was so cool.... 

So we met our mission President!!! President and Sister Grayson are amazing. I loved how we all got to talk to them one on one in a line. It was so cool. 

The funny part he asked if Sister Walker and I were the Sister Training Leaders. 

So later that day we taught one of our Progressing Investigators Family and followed up on the Law of Chasity. Also we had to push their date but they asked to push it which was awesome! Later that day we had Book of Mormon Class. It was so much fun. I just loved it. 

Saturday we have a big day. We left at 8 in the morning to head to Blakely. Just to say we where away from Albany for 13 hrs. It was a very long drive. Our GPS wanted us to leave our mission a couple of times which was funny. But Sister Walker knew what roads to take. So we had quit a few lessons. It was really neat. I just loved it. We taught a lot of Restoration lessons and about the Book of Mormon. So much fun. While we were driving home we had the thunderstorm right over our heads. The funny part it the service was going in and out on our phone so the elders were getting a little worried for us. But we got a call from one of our investigators and helped her out for a bit. She was so grateful. 

Sunday was crazy. Our plans for the day changed because we got dropped by someone and our appointments canceled on us. Later we found out that there was a thunder storm/ Tornado watch in the area we were at. But nothing bad happened which was wonderful. We just got rain for a bit. 

Later that night we had dinner with these cute older couple.. Just to say they invited me to come to their mission reuion in Septemeber. Funny. Also funny fact they had only been members for 9 years and got called to serve as Mission President and Wife in Idaho.  So cool!!!  He and his wife now are missionaries who take pictures for the church. So we has a couple of pictures of Sister Walker and I.. So we may be in the  ensign soon.... 

Thought: 

Doctrine and Covetants 84: 84-85 

84 Therefore, let the morrow take thought for the things of itself.

85 Neither take ye thought beforehand what ye shall say; but treasure up in your minds continually the words of life, and it shall be given you in the very hour that portion that shall be meted unto every man.

88 And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.

89 Whoso receiveth you receiveth me; and the same will feed you, and clothe you, and give you money.

90 And he who feeds you, or clothes you, or gives you money, shall in nowise lose his reward.

Sister CharLynn McCulloch

Albany, Georgia!!! 5 July 2016

Happy 4th of July!!!!!!!! (late) 

You probably figured it out why I am emailing today and not yesterday. Yep all the library's were closed so we couldn't email! I am so grateful for those who fought for our country! They have truly have blessed my life. I will always be grateful for my Grandpa Dibble's Dad and Uncle for all they did in the wars! They truly have helped me out in my own life. 

Last week after email Sister Walker and I went to see someone who could only meet on Mondays during the day. So we went and it went well. She is a Pastor. Funny thing she order a book of Mormon. We think she may preach with it. But hey it was so awesome to see her. After that someone from California wanted us to find a less active in our ward. So we did that. Didn't find her and then we where about to finish our p-day and we found out that we had a dinner with the Bishop which we didn't even know. It was super crazy. He has a dog name Scooby. I thought it was so cool. Just to say we drive up to his house and there are signs that read. KEEP OUT!! 3x a BEWARE OF DOG. and PRIVATE PROPERTY. It was really funny. We called making sure it was the right house. Sister Walker then said . This could only happen at the Bishop's house. We came home after a long Monday and said to each other. "We didn't even have a p-day." So the week felt like a long week. But it really wasn't. 

So Tuesday I got asked to give a training in District meeting.  Well just to say the Elders took so long that I was voted to do it the last district meeting. Which there will be almost the entire Zone will be there. It is so crazy. We saw a few people and we went to the Relief Society Activity. Theme was.. What to do when the lights go out? It was so much fun. I really enjoyed it. We had yummy douche oven food. 

During the rest of the week we tried a lots of people. Working hard to contacting referrals. I have never had so many referrals in my life. But hey it is so much fun meeting new people each week. 

We taught our Investigator Briana and her sister Koolaide the 10 commandments. It was so much fun. I love doing it with the hands. It brings so much joy when others get it.

We had a meeting with our ward mission leader over the phone. That was really fun. We just sat on the floor having our meeting. 

Sunday was wonderful. You really could feel the spirit in the chapel when others bore their testimonies. Just to say we went out all day to a far area. It was so much fun. Sister Walker and I got free peach pie-homemade. Peaches, blueberries and tomatoes!!! 

Later that evening we came home and  we had a little alone time. So I just read quotes I got from my Cousin and I read one of them and it just got to me. I was just in tears and then the Elders called. Which was so random because they weren't the District leader. I just knew that I just needed to talk with someone for that moment. Then our district leader called and told us the plans for the week. Just to say.... He thought Sister Walker and I where sister Training leaders. I just laughed telling Sister Walker. 

So Fouth of July.... So it was lock down at 6. So Sister Walker and I  went to Cher's and played with Clay!!! So much fun. We had pizza and crazy bread. Then we came back home and watch a few church movies.. Also we had a mini firework show in our back window by our neighbors. It was so funny. 

Later that night we get a text from the Assistants reminding us about MLC.. It was so funny. We told them that they are the 2nd ones who have remained us about it and they we aren't Sister Training leaders. We then looked at each other and said maybe we need to be at MLC? then laughed. 

It was a wonderful week. 

I sure hope y'all have a wonderful week!!! 

Also this week we went fishing!! So much fun. We used Crickets as bait... And Yes I crabbed the Crickets with my bare hands. It was so much fun. I am doing things that I don't think I would ever do in my entire life. 

Thought:

" Don't worry about how inexperienced you are or think you are but think about what with the Lord's help you can become." - Henry B. Eyring 

By the sanctifying power of the Holy Ghost as our constant companion, we can always retain a remission of our sins. - David A. Bednar 

I sure do love y'all so much. Thanks for all y'all do. Have a wonderful week!!!! Have the best day of y'alls entire week!!!  

Albany, Georgia- 27 June 2016

Hey All y'all, 

Well things are going great here in Albany Georgia!! We went to this ladies house and we helped her get  to know her I Pad better. We watched spiritual videos it was so amazing. She told us this what what she needed. Just to say Sister Walker and I put 3 people on date. It was so cool, because sister Walker knew they are ready. So when she asked them the question the mom just started crying. You could really feel the spirit in the room. 

So on Tuesday we had a wonderful meeting with President and Sister Cottle. The sad thing was it was their last meeting with us. After words we got to give them a hug. When I hugged President Cottle it was like getting a hug from my dad. It was so touching. I will never forget it. Of course after hugging the Sisters were just crying. But we did take pictures before the hugs. Well just to say things are going to go well. 

You want to learn something new. Think of a Kit Kat. So the word Kat stands for (Gospel reason) 

Keep the Commandments

Always Remember Him

Take his name upon us. 

So cool Right. Learned it from Sister Walker. 

I just want to say.. There is another McCulloch out!! Shout out to my younger Brother Elder (Jack) McCulloch. He left to the MTC on June 22, 2016. So cool to think he is out. So many times I thought of like; "Jack is doing this right now or He is at a meeting, etc. 

So Just to say we went to Blackly that day as well. Just to say it is was amazing to have a member come out with us. It was about 50ish miles one way. So crazy. But hey it was so worth it. Well things went great. we saw a few people and taught this family of all girls the Plan of Salvation. I really love teaching this Lesson. It really strengthns my Testimony because I know I will see my Dad again. That he is doing the same thing what I am doing. I also know that they watch over us. Helping us along the way to make those right choice; so we can come back to them again. 

You want to know what is crazy. Sister Walker and I planned for week 3. Wow time sure does fly by.  Also it is getting hotter and hotter. So the summer in Georgia is coming back. I sure do hope things go well.

I hope y'all have a wonderful week. Thanks for all you do. Have the best day of your entire life. You are amazing!! Remember Who you are and what you stand for! 

Thought: 

"We must live by Faith not Fear." - Elder Quentin L. Cook

“All who call on God in true faith will certainly be heard.”—Martin Luther

“When you go to comfort and serve anyone for the Savior, He prepares the way before you.” —Henry B. Eyring

Happy Memorial Day!

Hey all y'all, 

This week went by a little too fast! So just to say I am so grateful for those who have fought for us. I always have on my mind my Mom's Grandpa Jack Anderson and his brother William Anderson and so many others.

Last week was fun. We where able to have this amazing meal. A Mexican Meal! (Mom you are going to love it)! :) Also the little girl( Charlie) was crazy before dinner. When it got close to the end she was a sleep. It was so cute. 

Later that week we showed up to someone house and they opened the door and said it's the sisters! We get talking and they told us they really needed us at that time. It was so cool. That happened a lot this week. 

We had exchanges this week! I was with Sister Pilimia! (one of my MTC companions). Just to say exchanges always turn out with your plans following through. But it went well. We saw those who we needed to see. 

We had the Pray for M.E. with a couple and they got so excited for it. It was so cool of how one simple message can effect someone to act upon it. 

Well we helped someone move in! Finally got to do my part of the move mom but someone else. I got super excited when she told us we could put her kitchen together. She even told us that she has never had someone put it together and it is usually her job; but she was okay with us doing it. 

Well after a while she told us to make a cake for her husband's birthday on Sunday. He didn't know about the cake so it was going to be a surprise for him. So when we get there he opened the door and said "You lied to me honey." We where laughing and having a good time with it. 

Also we had like 3 dinners on Sunday. A less active feed us food when we came over. Then we had the birthday dinner and then the elders surprised us with a dinner by a family who is from Brazil. Their food was so good. Pictures below.

So we didn't email yesterday so we hanged out with the missionaries in Hinesville. It was so much fun. We did some sports outside. Yep my nose got a little sunburn. But it was worth it. 

Can't believe May is over and June is on its way. 

Also we met a guy in Walmart and he gave us his number. Explains picture..

I am so grateful that I am here out on my mission at this time. I'm So grateful for Jesus Christ! He has done so much for all of us. I don't know where I would be with out him. He is truly the best. 

I sure do love all y'all.  I hope you have the best day of your entire life! 

Thought: 

"God sees us as we truly are and He sees us worthy of rescue."

 -- President Dieter F. Uchtdorf 

-- Sister CharLynn McCulloch

It will all work out! Charlie- May 23, 2016

Hey all Y'all, 

Well how is everyone?

Things are going great. 

Well I forgot to put this in my email but last week while I was emailing y'all this strange guy who was sitting next to me. He gave us his number and wanted to learn more about the church. Said he had been taught before. Well later he was looking at my screen and reading my emails. Later that night we asked the elders if they had his progress record and guess what? They said he was dropped because he had a crush on the past sisters. Sister North then told me he probably had a crush on me. I didn't like that. That night we found a cream lizard in our house. We caught it and put it outside. 

Well later on that day we washed the car and waxed it for Zone Conference. While we waxed it some nice ants wanted to hang out on my shoes then my feet. So I have some nice bite marks on my feet. We then went to see a Less active after p-day and they where dancing in the kitchen singing away. quote from her " Why don't you go sit on a stove to melt your cold cold heart."  It was so funny. Sister North and I just started laughing. 

This week we saw a lot of less actives. Which was okay. It was a lot of fun. Getting to know them a lot more. A good part was when it poured down rain we were able to get in a couple of homes. They didn't want us to get all wet. 

Well you will never believe it but I got to wash a dog in a skirt. I was so much fun. One of the less actives we see she is an animal lover and she was in pain and she told us that her dog needed a bath. I just said," we can give her a bath." She told us " Really?" So we did it. It was so much fun. I really enjoyed it. 

Then Friday we had our amazing Zone Conference. I just loved it. There were many things said that I am really going to apply.  Also I got to see Elder and Sister Finlinson. Forysth might become a branch!!!! I am so excited. Can't wait! Well that night we went out with a member and saw a few new move ins. Then after words she took us to applebees. Then we saw an investigator and sat outside and had a good lesson on the book of Mormon. 

Saturday we had our ward activity. We had a lot of German and Polish food. Loved it. Well things went well the rest of the week. 

Well I sure hope y'all have a wonderful week. 

Thought: It will all work out!! 

 

I sure do love y'all. Have the best day of your entire life. 

The Big NEWS...

Hey All Y'all, 

Well things have been crazy! 

So you probably already notice that I changed the style of my email again. But hey it works!

Well I will get to the point you have been waiting for. 

So I am staying in Pooler for another Transfer!!! Woot! Woot! I get to be with Sister North Again!!!

Just to say no one in my District left. It is so cool! 

Well we played an activity on Monday with the zone and just to say I think I might of hurt my knee in the process. 

This week was pretty much like last week. We have been trying to see our investigators much as possible. 

But this up coming transfer is going to be worth it. We are going to find those who are searching.  

Well this week we got to do an exchange on Sunday. So Guess what, I got to go to Statebro for an entire day. left at 8:15 am and got back almost 10 pm.

I had so much fun. Just to say we got some nice rain. Lucky we weren't walking in it. I was so grateful for that. 

The funny part the ward thought they switched sisters over night. 

Back ground story the STL where split up and they had a meeting yesterday; So they split the pooler sisters to help with their companions to have a companion. 

Well this morning I was studying a wonderful book and In Alma 32:21: And now as I said concerning faith—faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true. 

I learned that you don't need perfect knowledge to have faith. How cool is that. Way Cool! 

Also this week we helped someone move from the 1st floor to the 3rd floor. Just to say we thought we where packing up boxes for them. We thought wrong. So we only showed up in our missionary clothes and guess what after we where done I thought I was going to melt. I was so sticky and felt really gross. But the good thing was we had a missionary meeting so I didn't care about what they thought I looked like at that point. 

I sure do love all Y'all. Also I sure can't wait to talk with my family on Sunday. It is going to be the best! 

I hope y'all have the best day of your entire life. 

Thought: 

Isaiah 49: 16 

Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

Doctrine and Covenants 4:3

 Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work;

Have a wonderful week. Love Y'all. If any of y'all have any questions just ask me! :)

Also I was told that I am the oldest Sister in the mission. So wired and strange at the same time.