Hey everyone! I did not get transferred this last week. I am
still here working in Las Acacias with Elder Tomlinson! We did end up getting
new zone leaders that we like a lot! This last week was pretty interesting! We
had all the water in our city cut off for 36 hours or so this last weekend! I
think they were cleaning out all the tanks. So we showered with big jugs of
water yesterday morning! It was definitely a cool experience. Because hot water
doesnt exist out here, so our showers in the morning are always freezing
cold.
We worked hard this last week. We have a goal every week to
have at least 30 lessons with a member present. Members are so important to the
work out here. Every night we get back to the house and I am too tired to even
write in my journal. I am also super tan from being out in the sun all day. We
have so many investigators so we keep busy. The hardest thing ever is to get
them to come to church! We always go and committ them to church during the
week, and then Saturdays we pass for everyone again to remind them. And Sunday
mornings before church because we meet at 3pm. Everyone here believes in the
Bible and so we always teach them about Dia de Reposo and they just dont go to
church. We have members pass by them Sundays and everything. Most of the
missionaries say the hardest part about here is getting them to come to church
and I believe them. The people here love to give excuses. But were working
through it.
There is saying here in the mission called mango bajos.
These are the people who are ready and willing to accept the gospel without
much effort or work necessary. These are the people we need to find and teach
because we can bring in much more fruit that way. A lot of the people we have
been teaching are mango altos. They are in the tops of the trees and take a lot
more time and effort to teach. So we might have to focus more of our time this
week and finding people who are more ready to accept the gospel and attend
church.
Gaston and Rosio are going well, theyre able to make more
time to visit with us so we need to get them to church this week. His work
always keeps him busy. He is always on call so sometimes he leaves last minute
for work and cant make church or appointments we have with him.
As far as what you guys can do to help, just keep praying
for us and for our investigators. Pray for us that they will be able to keep
their commitments and attend church this next week. Pray that their hearts
will be softened while we are teaching them.
Yeah the victory pizza was great. It was just a little
family owned place here, so nothing special. And no I wish it was as good as it
is in the states. One thing that is better here is the bread. They have the
best hot, fresh bread they sell in little tiendas on the streets. 10 cents and
you are in heaven.
Also, if any of you have not watched the video of the
history of John Tanner in the church, I would reccomend it. You can find it on
youtube and it is about 19 minutes long. Watch it for FHE this week!
I know the church is true! It is for everyone and when
sharing it, share according to their needs. Especially with the holiday season
coming up. Share and talk with people about the birth of our saviour! I know
Jesus Christ is out saviour and was born into this world as a baby just like we
all are. And we may not know it but we too can have an impact on the world in a
way like Christ did. I love you guys!
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