What a week! I am glad to hear that
all of you are doing so well, and thanks again for all of the continuous love
and support. We sure had a great week here in the pueblo.
It is so interesting to be a
missionary in this time and to see first hand how the Lord is really HASTENING
His work. These past three weeks or so Elder Nyland and I have had many people,
menos activos (less active), come up to us and tell us that they are members
and that they had never seen the missionaries here and that they would love for
us to visit them. This happened again this week as we were walking down a quiet
street we ran into a sweet woman. We visited with her Saturday night and really
had a great visit with her and her pareja (partner) who is investigating the
church. I believe that our purpose here right now is to strengthen what we
already have (often times we didn´t even know we had it) and then from there
find those who are prepared. The Elche stake has some pretty big goals; within
the year they would like to open up a branch here. We sure have a lot of work
on our hands.
As I said, this past week we spent
a lot of time visiting with menos activos and also a lot of good time going
hard on the street. We found some good futures this week, but sheesh... haha
there are a lot of tough people here in Spain. Maybe it just isn´t their time
yet. We are working hard and trying to find new investigators. Missionary work
is a slow process as you are weeding through those to find who are prepared to
receive the message. It is almost like a game. I guess a game of Eternal life
you could say... it is a great work.
Friday night we were able to
organize a great activity with the Young Men in the ward and the leaders to
welcome Erick into the Quorum. We all went to the capilla (chapel) Friday night
and had a pretty good turn out. The President and counselor both gave great
messages and really welcomed Erick into the quorum. I have gained a strong
testimony of the strength and power within a quorum out here. These kids are so
special. They kept telling Erick that if he needed anything, their doors are
always open. This ward has really done a great job with the transition of his
family. They are now members.
Sunday, Erick received the Aaronic
Priesthood. It was so sweet to be in the circle as his Dad ordained him a
teacher. The priesthood power we have been trusted with is a gift from God to
perfect the Saints and bless the heavy laden. The Priesthood of God is
incredible.
Last night after a few hours of
street contacting and a few citas that had fallen through, Elder Nyland and I
were a bit discouraged. As we were walking we heard a basketball and around the
corner we saw a basketball court with two guys playing. We went over and talked
to them for a bit. They are both 21 and they both play on a club team here and
asked if we played ball being from the states. We ended up playing a solid game
of BURRO the Spanish equivalent of Horse, and I came out with the W! It
was so awesome. It was such a blessing to see them there and such a great finding
opportunity. One thing that I have really learned from Elder Nyland is that we
should use our gifts the Lord has given us to find new people and bless the
lives of many. It was what we needed to end the week on a solid note!
I am so grateful to be here in
Spain and for the past 20 weeks I have spent here. I love this pueblo and I love
this work. I love you all and continue praying for your health, joy, and
success!
Elder Dallin Farrell
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