Week 4 Email, 1st Week Out of the MTC


Elder Dance loves his new companion, Elder Smith, from Austin, Texas. Elder Smith is a district leader and an awesome example and trainer for Evan.  Elder Smith also makes sure they get in a hard workout every morning.
Elder Dance claims this is the best ice cream he has ever eaten. Even better than the iced ice cream we ate at Gracie’s Apizza in Portland in July.

Elder Smith, Elder Tuaga, and Elder Dance

Kia Ora!! This past week has been awesome! First transfer into the Alfirston district in the Manurewa zone in South Auckland!  I love my trainer and his name is Elder Smith! In New Zealand they call apartments "flats" so me and my companion share a flat with another companionship which has been a ton of fun. 

My favorite thing about my area so far is the members of our ward.  They are all so kind and it is a privilege to visit and serve them. It has been so humbling to see how strong these members are in the church despite the trials they go through. 

I have truly felt my testimony grow as me and my companion serve the people of Manurewa and experienced their love for the Savior and the Gospel. 

I am so excited for this upcoming week to continue to serve the Members of this ward and find people to bring the Gospel to!
~Elder Dance



Stalking Evan on his way down to Hamilton and then right back up to Auckland.




Photos he took on the way from the Auckland MTC down to the mission home in Hamilton.

Evan benefiting from Elder’s Tuaga’s barber skills.  Elder T is from Australia and plans to open a barber business after his mission.

There are 2 companionships in Evan’s flat.  They trade off every other day the use of the car. On the other days,  the elders trade off riding bikes to get to where they need to go.


Enjoying the nerf guns left behind by previous elders.






Photos of his super nice “flat”





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  1. KristinSeptember 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM

    So exciting to see the details. The comp looks awesome. I’m confused of those are two separate companions you had or Jay a roommate in the nerf pic. The flat looks awesome. You are so positive and great. Love you!

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