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| Jared and Elder Montalbo, aka Jared's body guard (this guy could be a linebacker, 6 feet 4 inches and muscles) |
Wow what a crazy week. I have been running around town trying to help
the other missionaries and trying to help my companion in my new area of town,
which is very weird because it is not the same area that I started out with.
So now we are working really hard because we have a baptismal goal of 3
for this month and so we have to work really hard
to find the success and the blessings from the Lord.
Random thoughts
We contacted a woman from Mexico last week who is here in Pamplona studying for her phd in applied physics in medicine I think. She was more or less interested in our messages, but we had a nice chat with her and got her phone number.
We watched half of G.C. In English and Spanish. It was okay in Spanish, but I like to feel the emotion and the spirit of the leaders of the church testifying of the truth of the gospel. It is a blessing to know English and can listen to the prophet without a translator. I was really happy during the priesthood session that the translation did not put up the music in the rest hymn, and I was proud to sing in English. It felt really good.
I saw my old companion Élder Dixon again. His parents came and picked him up. He was visiting his old areas and so I got to say hello to him this weekend.
This week Élder Montalbo and I worked together like a well oiled machine. It was really good. We received a great idea from our ward mission leader on how to better contact people. We make a questionnaire and start asking people questions to get their interests. It worked out really good. We even handed out a few copies of the Book of Mormon.
Mom, I want more church pants from mr. Mac because my old pair have a few holes and are losing their luster. Maybe like one pair.
Brother Anderson Emailed me and said that the fathers that have missionaries out have to share a 2-3 min. summary of their child. Well, I have thought about it and I have 4 points of my testimony for you.
1) "1. I am a child of God, And he has sent me here' Has given me an earthly home With parents kind and dear." Hymn 301
2) d&c 76: 22 "And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!"
3) d&c 135: 3 "Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it."
4) the family, "Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities."
These are a few points that I wanted to share with you all that I have been thinking about this week.
I got a haircut today.
Mom questions
When is the last time that a member fed you and what did you eat?: Saturday, we had shrimp with the shells on with rice, I didn't really like the shrimp because there was no flavor.
do you as a male missionary attend women's conference? : no because we are ELDERS, not sisters, duh.
do you need a new pair of shoes? : no
When was the last time you went for a run? : a few weeks ago.
You never did say where Elder Wheat is from...? btw: sandy
Have you met any elders who are going to Snow? : yes Élder can't remember
Well family I just want to let you all know how grateful I am for the blessings of the Lord. We have the opportunity to write letters by means of iPads. We have the standard works and the words of the living prophets. I am in a wonderful country serving a mission with clean water and speaking Spanish! I know at times this mission can fee; like a hurricane, not just a rain cloud, but a real test of character and obedience of the Lord. I pray that "25 And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them;" Abraham 3:25. This is a time of consecration unto the Lord. Many Ward members , mostly the JAS,YSA, don't like my complete exact obedience because in the past some elders
liked to goof off and "hang out". This is not the time. Missionaries are the workers of the Lord for 2 years with all their hearts. We must have an attitude of obedience to all the Lord’s commandments, like president monson said, we must keep all of the Lord’s commandments. I am very grateful for the Lord’s leaders of his church. The apostles and prophets are called by God to direct his work.
Family I love you and I'm continuing to press forward in the Lord’s work. Have a great week.
Con amor,
Élder Gonzalez
Random thoughts
We contacted a woman from Mexico last week who is here in Pamplona studying for her phd in applied physics in medicine I think. She was more or less interested in our messages, but we had a nice chat with her and got her phone number.
We watched half of G.C. In English and Spanish. It was okay in Spanish, but I like to feel the emotion and the spirit of the leaders of the church testifying of the truth of the gospel. It is a blessing to know English and can listen to the prophet without a translator. I was really happy during the priesthood session that the translation did not put up the music in the rest hymn, and I was proud to sing in English. It felt really good.
I saw my old companion Élder Dixon again. His parents came and picked him up. He was visiting his old areas and so I got to say hello to him this weekend.
This week Élder Montalbo and I worked together like a well oiled machine. It was really good. We received a great idea from our ward mission leader on how to better contact people. We make a questionnaire and start asking people questions to get their interests. It worked out really good. We even handed out a few copies of the Book of Mormon.
Mom, I want more church pants from mr. Mac because my old pair have a few holes and are losing their luster. Maybe like one pair.
Brother Anderson Emailed me and said that the fathers that have missionaries out have to share a 2-3 min. summary of their child. Well, I have thought about it and I have 4 points of my testimony for you.
1) "1. I am a child of God, And he has sent me here' Has given me an earthly home With parents kind and dear." Hymn 301
2) d&c 76: 22 "And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!"
3) d&c 135: 3 "Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it."
4) the family, "Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities."
These are a few points that I wanted to share with you all that I have been thinking about this week.
I got a haircut today.
Mom questions
When is the last time that a member fed you and what did you eat?: Saturday, we had shrimp with the shells on with rice, I didn't really like the shrimp because there was no flavor.
do you as a male missionary attend women's conference? : no because we are ELDERS, not sisters, duh.
do you need a new pair of shoes? : no
When was the last time you went for a run? : a few weeks ago.
You never did say where Elder Wheat is from...? btw: sandy
Have you met any elders who are going to Snow? : yes Élder can't remember
Well family I just want to let you all know how grateful I am for the blessings of the Lord. We have the opportunity to write letters by means of iPads. We have the standard works and the words of the living prophets. I am in a wonderful country serving a mission with clean water and speaking Spanish! I know at times this mission can fee; like a hurricane, not just a rain cloud, but a real test of character and obedience of the Lord. I pray that "25 And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them;" Abraham 3:25. This is a time of consecration unto the Lord. Many Ward members , mostly the JAS,YSA, don't like my complete exact obedience because in the past some elders
liked to goof off and "hang out". This is not the time. Missionaries are the workers of the Lord for 2 years with all their hearts. We must have an attitude of obedience to all the Lord’s commandments, like president monson said, we must keep all of the Lord’s commandments. I am very grateful for the Lord’s leaders of his church. The apostles and prophets are called by God to direct his work.
Family I love you and I'm continuing to press forward in the Lord’s work. Have a great week.
Con amor,
Élder Gonzalez
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