This
week was pretty good. We had a lot of ups but a lot more downs.... But
thats ok, just a part of life I guess. We didn´t have anyone in church
this week because all of the people we invited went to Córdoba to visit
some family. They did promise us this week though that they will go to
the activity that we´re having on Sunday because there isn´t church.
There isn´t church because the Temple of Buenos Aires is being
rededicated. And all of the churches are becoming "extensions" of the
event so instead of church, we´re having that. And only the worthy
members of the church can go to it..... so that puts a damper on the
mission work. but its ok. We made an activity on sunday where we´re
basically going to have church but without the sacrament meeting. haha
So... How is everyone doing? It sounds like you are
enjoying the pool without me.... :P has anyone done a cannonball for me
yet? if so, I want picture proof.
Speaking of
pool parties. There is a family here in Rio Ceballos that is going to go
visit their daughter that lives in Highland. And i of course told them
that they need to visit my family and that my dad would give them a
American Asado AKA Barbeque with Burgers, Steaks, etc. :D So yeah, at
the beginning of October, if some argentines come knocking on your door
looking for a barbeque, just know that I sent them with all my love here
in Argentina.
I´ll get more details for you. They really are a way
cool family, so treat them well. :D I´m going to give them our address
and the telefone number so that they can organize it with ya.
But yeah, here in Argentina its amazing. Im sure that every
missionary here would agree. This mission has been such a blessing in my
life and I can´t even think of where I´d be if I wasn´t here. (Probably
be playing soccer for RSL or something. ;) ) but yeah, the experiences
that I have had here in Argentina are the best experiences I´ve ever
had in my life. I have learned so much about the gospel that I had never
known before and I´ve learned so much about myself. I am a better
person now and I am trying to be a better person everyday. I hope that
all of you will have this goal as well: to improve on something
everyday. That is the whole reason why we are here.
This week we talked a lot with our investigators
about baptism and a lot of them denied it, which is ok. We learned that
we need to teach it a lot more deeply and a lot better as well so that
they can end up understanding what it really means. We also had a lot of
them accept baptism and are now really preparing to be baptized. (with
the exception of going to church because they were on vacation)
I also found out that where Dad and Zane went
hunting here is seriously 10 minutes from me. Its called Asochinga or
something similar to that. The world is so small.
I have also learned in my first year on the mission how easy it is to share the gospel. http://www.lds.org/topics/missionary-work/seven-simple-suggestions-for-sharing-the-gospel?lang=eng#seven-simple-01 Please, if and when you have the opportunity to share the gospel, open your mouth and let the Spirit speak through you.
I know that God loves us. We are his children. He
wants us all to be happy. And with that desire, he needs us to be
instruments in sharing this happiness with all those that are around us.
I hope that you are will have a spectacular week. Be safe. Pray.
Con muchísimo amor y cariño,
Elder Gray
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