'Mini - missionary'
Intercambios with Elder Chavez
Hello family and friends! Happy
P-day once again! So President called on Saturday and it is that time again.
Elder Patterson is heading to Sevilla, and Elder Webb from Malaga is coming to
be my new companion. I am sad to see Elder Patterson leave. He really is such a
great Elder. I have learned so much from
him over these past 3 months. He has become one of my best friends. He will do
great things in Sevilla. Although I am
sad to see him go, I am getting a great companion in Elder Webb. I know him a
bit from Conferences we have had in the past so we will be able to dive right
into the work. Our area is really looking up right now. I am really excited to
see the miracles and blessings these next few months have in store for the
pueblos here.
As I mentioned last week, we were
able to have a mini missionary with us this week! It was so much fun having him
with us and to have his help was of great assistance. I pray that he was able
to feel the spirit that comes from missionary service and the joy that follows.
We were able to use him between the two companionships so he bounced between us
every other day. He is such a funny kid and has great desires to serve. It was
such a good week with him. It is always so funny when the natives speak
English. All of them know certain phrases in English and they use them over and
over. Some of his catch phrases were: Follow me, stand up please, hey guys, and
my personal favorite, "Houston, we have a problem". Haha great kid!
This past week we were able to
visit with our progressing investigators and have some very good lessons with
them. We were able to focus our efforts on those that are really progressing.
We visited with O two times this week and the spirit was so strong. On
Thursday, we taught him about the Restoration of the gospel. After the lesson
we testified and promised him that as he invites those he knows to hear this
gospel message he will come to know the truthfulness of the message for
himself. The light and smile that lit up his face was something I will never forget.
The change of the environment was night and day. We cannot do this work without
the Spirit. The Spirit truly testifies and bears witness of the truth. We were
able to set a baptismal date with him for the 19 of July and he replied, “that
gives me PLENTY of time to get ready”. We are so excited for him and praying
that he continues progressing. He came to church on Sunday and he was able to
invite his friend. It is so incredible
to see the fruits of his progression. This week we were also able to meet with many
of our other investigators. They are all progressing. These next few weeks
should be exciting to see what the Lord has in store.
This morning, we had the
opportunity to serve a member in our ward who was painting her house. The four
of us were able to go over there and help. What really hit me were the two
other members that were there helping. It really hit me that the service that
they rendered was done out of complete love. They were taking time from their
families and busy schedule to help this woman do what she couldn´t. The concept
of Zion was clearer to me in this moment than I think it has ever been for me.
That is one of the purposes of the church, to perfect the saints, and one manner
we can do that is through service. I am so grateful for the example of these
two members. They are truly doing what they can to build Zion on this earth. I
love this work.
I pray that all of you are doing
well. Your continual prayers of support mean so much to me. I love you!
Elder Farrell
ward mission leader's family
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