Hola Everyone!
Merry
Christmas from Gurabo! Oh wait, its October! The people in this
country don't have Thanksgiving, nor Halloween so they are all getting
decked out in Christmas already. Investigators' houses, businesses,
banks, posters, etc all are starting to be decked out in trees, lights,
and the like! I really like Christmas and all, but not until after
Thanksgiving! Haha, oh well I'll just go with it I guess!
This
past week has been pretty slow! On Monday we had a Zone Meeting and
talked about some changes in the mission. (Not quite as drastic as
Matt's mission) We are always suppose to have a BOM in our hands, and
maintain the "Mission Language." This means always "Elder" or "Hermano"
not "Jensen" or "Rodriguez." Also, we now have some different goals
with member lessons, and the fellowshipping we want to happen in the
wards we serve! So, yeah just minor changes. The biggest change this
week is that Gurabo will now become a branch and split off of Los
Jardines. The reason is because Gurabo is a 10 minute drive from Los
Jardines, and many members can't afford to make it Sundays. The Stake
President said each member will have to work very hard because
technically this branch doesn't not meet the necessary requirements to be
a branch. So needless to say, the missionaries will be working very
hard help this little branch get started. It ought to be interesting to
see what happens.
This
week Bienvenido and his family are doing great! He is determined to
get baptized, and has a very, very strong desire to do so! We are now
working with him to save money so him and his wife can legally get
married. He keeps saying, "I'm going to get married, so I can get
baptized! I'm ready to be baptized!" I'm so happy for this family! I
love them so much and hope we can make it happen these next few weeks!
This family is really cool and I'm glad I've been blessed to share the
gospel with them!
Things
continue moving forward and the work in the Dominican Republic is
progressing! I'm thankful for the opportunity to serve my Heavenly
Father in helping him brings souls to Christ. I look forward to the
future of working along side more young men and young woman. Its weird
how missions are all about service, yet I think the lord serves us more!
I've learned so many things on my mission, and I couldn't progress
without my Savior's help! The mission is truly changing my outlook on
things and leaving a impact on my soul! Thanks for all you prayers and
support! Que vaya con Dios!
Love,
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