Hell, everyone, I hope you're doing well,
Life is pretty good here.
The other day I met an oldish guy, who was pretty funny. He is from Honduras, lived more than 10 years in the United States, and somehow ended up in Guatemala. His name is Oscar. He was telling us about his religious view, about how he believed in God, but didn´t know which of the many religions is the true church, or if there even is a true church. Then he mentioned that when he was young he attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints cause his girlfriend was a member of the church. and while he talked we were thinking "oh my goodness, this guy is for sure going to get baptized!" But then he said, "But anyway, this Friday I'm going to immigrate to the United States, and I'm never coming back!"
But anyway, I still hope he will get baptized. I don´t know how or where, but I sure hope it happens.
Anyway, I love you all very much,
Keep Being Awesome.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
23 January 2019
I love you all, very much! have a good week!
(sorry I just got an email from the Everett Mission asking for referrals, and I got a little carried away. jaja)
keep being awesome
(sorry I just got an email from the Everett Mission asking for referrals, and I got a little carried away. jaja)
keep being awesome
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
16 January 2018
I hope everyone is feeling better now.
We had the baptismal service last Saturday, and it turned out really well, there were even a few non-members who showed up, and now we are teaching a few of them, so hopefully, they will get baptized soon as well!
I am honestly really enjoying being a missionary, it´s pretty fun. So much so that I want to keep doing it after I finish the mission. So just so you all know, if the day ever comes in which I slow down, and stop giving referrals to the missionaries, and going out to visit with them, you can feel free to give me a good hard Gibbs slap.
Speaking of which, how are you guys doing with the Elder Johnson challenge? You know, the one where everyone gets to give a referral to the missionaries and be present in the lessons with them?
I love you all very much, keep being awesome.
We had the baptismal service last Saturday, and it turned out really well, there were even a few non-members who showed up, and now we are teaching a few of them, so hopefully, they will get baptized soon as well!
I am honestly really enjoying being a missionary, it´s pretty fun. So much so that I want to keep doing it after I finish the mission. So just so you all know, if the day ever comes in which I slow down, and stop giving referrals to the missionaries, and going out to visit with them, you can feel free to give me a good hard Gibbs slap.
Speaking of which, how are you guys doing with the Elder Johnson challenge? You know, the one where everyone gets to give a referral to the missionaries and be present in the lessons with them?
I love you all very much, keep being awesome.
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
9 January 2019
I´ve been thinking a little bit about what I will do after the mission. If I will work, what kind of work would I have? If I would keep studying, where I would go to study? But the conclusion that I come to is that all I need to worry about right now is putting all my heart and effort into working and fulfilling the Lord's will, cause I know that if I do, God will provide the opportunities afterward; which is actually really cool.
I just got transferred this last month. My new companion is from the capital of Guatemala. He is pretty cool, really quiet, and at the same time powerful.
Oh, by the way, I´m finally going to have my first baptism for 6 months! I've gotten close several times, but this time it's really going to happen!!!!!
I just got transferred this last month. My new companion is from the capital of Guatemala. He is pretty cool, really quiet, and at the same time powerful.
Oh, by the way, I´m finally going to have my first baptism for 6 months! I've gotten close several times, but this time it's really going to happen!!!!!
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
2 January 2019
Hey, guys, I hope everything is going well for you.
Lately, we have seen a lot of miracles. One was yesterday. There were very few people in their homes because of the New Years celebrations and those that were in their homes were busy making food and setting off fireworks. so they only thing that we could do was visit the few ward members that were in their homes.
So that's what we did. The first family wasn´t home, but the second family was. when we got there, one member of the family asked us to give him a blessing, which we did We then shared a small spiritual thought with the family. At the end of the visit, we asked them if they had any referrals for us, and they gave us a couple. One was miraculously at home, so one of the family members took us to visit the family right then and there! It turned out to be one of the best miracle finds for weeks too!
It was really great to see how God always blesses us when we do our part. Whenever we have a problem, if we ask for divine guidance, and we search diligently for the solution the Lord will bless us.
Lately, we have seen a lot of miracles. One was yesterday. There were very few people in their homes because of the New Years celebrations and those that were in their homes were busy making food and setting off fireworks. so they only thing that we could do was visit the few ward members that were in their homes.
So that's what we did. The first family wasn´t home, but the second family was. when we got there, one member of the family asked us to give him a blessing, which we did We then shared a small spiritual thought with the family. At the end of the visit, we asked them if they had any referrals for us, and they gave us a couple. One was miraculously at home, so one of the family members took us to visit the family right then and there! It turned out to be one of the best miracle finds for weeks too!
It was really great to see how God always blesses us when we do our part. Whenever we have a problem, if we ask for divine guidance, and we search diligently for the solution the Lord will bless us.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
26 December 2018
We had a fun chat with Steven on Christmas. His companion had been practicing his English so that he could say Hi to us. (He did a very good job too.)
Steven looks good and seems very happy about his work. He kept forgetting the English words he was trying to say 😊. He asked us how we were doing with our scripture study. He encouraged us to make it a priority because a time will come when we won't be able to stand strong without the strength that comes through true conversion. He also challenged us to find someone with whom to share the gospel. (See, he doesn't even take a break on Christmas, does he? 😉 )
So with Christmas being on Tuesday, Wednesday's not was rather short. Here you go:
Anyway, life is good here, having lots of fun. Today we had an activity for p-day where we went to my first area in my mission. I ran into a member of the ward. She was super happy to see me, but what made me even happier is that she told me that one of the last people I baptized in that area (who was actually a referral from this sister) is still active in the ward. I´m pretty sure she'll be the Relief Society president some day.
That made me super happy.
Keep being awesome!
Steven looks good and seems very happy about his work. He kept forgetting the English words he was trying to say 😊. He asked us how we were doing with our scripture study. He encouraged us to make it a priority because a time will come when we won't be able to stand strong without the strength that comes through true conversion. He also challenged us to find someone with whom to share the gospel. (See, he doesn't even take a break on Christmas, does he? 😉 )
So with Christmas being on Tuesday, Wednesday's not was rather short. Here you go:
Anyway, life is good here, having lots of fun. Today we had an activity for p-day where we went to my first area in my mission. I ran into a member of the ward. She was super happy to see me, but what made me even happier is that she told me that one of the last people I baptized in that area (who was actually a referral from this sister) is still active in the ward. I´m pretty sure she'll be the Relief Society president some day.
That made me super happy.
Keep being awesome!
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
19 December 2018
** Last week, Steven sent a private email, so nothing for here**
THIS WEEK:
I'm super excited, cause next week we are going to have a baptism. This will be the first one that I've had for 4 months! (which is a really long time, especially in this mission.) Her name is Sister Gaby, and she is super great. Her mom is a less active member, and even though she doesn´t have the desire to go to church right now, she is supporting Sister Gaby. The ward members have been working really hard to make her feel welcome and comfortable in the church, which is super great!
I'm not sure if it´s a thing in the states, but at least here in Central America, the church is runing an iniciative called "ilumina el mundo" I believe in English it's called light the world. But our goal is to have a family home evening every day leading up to Christmas in which the members invite a friend who isn't a member of the church, and we (the missionaries) get to meet them and invite them to take the missionary lessons. But the best part is that the whole ward has become super excited about missionary work. All of the sudden they love giving us referals and teaching their friends with us! I have honestly never seen the church members so excited about missionary work, it is really awesome.
Another interesting thing that I´ve noticed is that we have to help the members a lot so that they aren't afraid to participate in missionary work. Satan is really good at stopping us from sharing the gospel just by making us a little afraid of doing it. So we just need to learn to recognize when Satan is trying to stop us from doing something good, and not let him win.
I love you all keep being awesome!
THIS WEEK:
I'm super excited, cause next week we are going to have a baptism. This will be the first one that I've had for 4 months! (which is a really long time, especially in this mission.) Her name is Sister Gaby, and she is super great. Her mom is a less active member, and even though she doesn´t have the desire to go to church right now, she is supporting Sister Gaby. The ward members have been working really hard to make her feel welcome and comfortable in the church, which is super great!
I'm not sure if it´s a thing in the states, but at least here in Central America, the church is runing an iniciative called "ilumina el mundo" I believe in English it's called light the world. But our goal is to have a family home evening every day leading up to Christmas in which the members invite a friend who isn't a member of the church, and we (the missionaries) get to meet them and invite them to take the missionary lessons. But the best part is that the whole ward has become super excited about missionary work. All of the sudden they love giving us referals and teaching their friends with us! I have honestly never seen the church members so excited about missionary work, it is really awesome.
Another interesting thing that I´ve noticed is that we have to help the members a lot so that they aren't afraid to participate in missionary work. Satan is really good at stopping us from sharing the gospel just by making us a little afraid of doing it. So we just need to learn to recognize when Satan is trying to stop us from doing something good, and not let him win.
I love you all keep being awesome!
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