We had a really interesting
zone meeting on Tuesday about how we can help others understand the
doctrine of the gospel which will change their behavior. It was fun to
analyze behavior and think about how we can help our investigators
understand the gospel doctrine better.
We were
able to take Uriel, Rocio and their uncle Abel to a baptism Tuesday
afternoon. They had been asking us to see one. Abel had been less active
for over 10 years but has recently activated in the past couple months
and is preparing to receive the Priesthood so he can baptize his niece
and nephew. It was such a miracle that we were able to get them there
last minute. The timing was SO perfect that I know without a doubt that
the Lord was guiding our path and helping us all the way. Moments like
that when you cannot deny that God exists and is watching over each of us.
We
had a fun plan of salvation lesson with them this week as well. Uriel
is 9 and hilarious. We asked him why he wanted get baptized and he
responds "I wanna get wet!!! Woo hoo!!!" Gotta help him understand that a
little better. Later in the lesson. "Do you know who Adam and Eve are?
What do you remember about them?" Uriel: "God kicked them out of the
garden because they wouldn't pay the rent!" Never heard that one before. I
don't know where he comes up with these things but it was pretty funny
and we were trying so hard not to just bust up laughing. It's so fun
teaching children :)
Thursday we taught the
relief society how to make banana bars in Bishop's house. It was a fun
activity and we were able to bring an investigator and less active
member. It turned out really well and we taught them how to play "signs"
too. Fun stuff :)
Friday we had a ward family
night that was about to fall through but we threw it together last
minute because we had a family of investigators show up! A couple and
their 4 boys! They have 5 but the oldest was with friends. We planned a
quick lesson and taught some more games. It was small but turned out
really well. They didn't make it to church but hopefully next week! Their
kids are adorable. Little Juan is 4 and kept begging me to pick him up.
It was so hard to tell him no over and over again. One of the sad
things about being a missionary, we can't carry children. We are hoping
they start to progress more. Their dad and oldest brother recently got
out of jail. Were not sure why but he's the one who seems most
interested. It would be good for them to have a change.
Church
yesterday went well! I've actually been a little sick this past weekend
so I was struggling to stay awake but feeling better today. I hope
everyone is doing good at home and all is going well! I love being a
missionary and every moment I have to serve the Lord. Have a good week!
Con amor,
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