8/17/15
Wow. For today, I still have 19 months in the mission. And I don´t
want to think about tommorrow. This week has been great. A lot of good things
have happened, and we´ve seen the fruits of our work. Our companionship is
great, and I have a lot of hope for our area.
Well last week I talked about how we are beginning to tracts in the blocks
near where the members live, and its worked great! Whenever we got tract for an
hour, we find new investigators. Ive found that we need to make a daily effort
to sow in our area, because in the 3 sectors in my area, were only there twice a
week. If on Tuesday bwe didnt sow at all, itll be tough to find anybody new on
Friday when we go back. On the other hand, Tuesdays work can bring fruit the
same day, and for Friday. I just wish someone would have told me how effective
this was 6 months ago. Oh well, Ill just take dvantage these next 3 weeks before
transfers. I really dont want to leave this area. I love it so much here. I know
that if I do get transferred I will love my new area as well. This week we have
to work a lot with the members with the new friends we have found them, so we
can help people to progress. Most everyone we find seems to have potencial, so
that keeps us excited.
We had an exchange with the Elders in la esperanza, and I was with Elder
Mandujano (Peru). His area has been kind of tough, and a lot of appointments
fell through, so we just tracted a bunch. His area is way harder than mine. The
people were very cold and rejecting. A lot of old ladies told us funny things.
One said Ím doing my rosary (catholic prayer beads) right now, dont bother me´
or when we said ´itd be a pleasure for us to share our message with
you.(response) ´for me it wouldnt´´ or ´im sick and you made me come downstairs,
what do you need?´. I kinda felt bad after that one. The funniest was when a
lady began to reject us, but wouldnt just say no. I asked her if she didnt want
to better her life. Big mistake. She started shouting at us about how she didnt
need anything else in life because God gives her health, and that thats all you
need to ask for in your prayers, and that we shouldnt ask for money in our
prayers. that one makes me laugh still. Although it wasnt very easy, we did have
success, and Elder Mandujano was happy that day.
Michell didnt come to church this Sunday, and bailed on the lesson we had.
Were kind of worried about him, it feels like he isnt telling us about his
doubts, or the things that are holding him back from making a decision and
sticking to it. Hopefully we can help him to open us a little more, so he can
overcome his obstacles.
Nobody else has been progressing, but with so many new investigators, were
hoping to do some good follow-up this week. The best part is that weve been able
to find families.
I know that the gospel has been restored through Joseph Smith, and that it
is only through Christ that we can be saved from death and sin. Ive learned this
week more about the sacrament, that it is the greatest way we can bring Christ
into our lives. I know God loves each one of us, and wants to help us. I know
prayer is real.
Thanks so much for reading! Sorry there are no photots, my camera is still
busted.
Elder Beck
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