The Most Wonderful Time of The Year
Hello everyone, this week absolutely nothing happened, since we all got sick. First it was elder cardon on tuesday, then me, now elder Palmer. Somehow the other companionship's doing fine and were able to do some missionary work though.
So lots of sleeping, walking around piso, and deep doctrine discussions this week, but not much more. We were still able to find 6 people, but that's down about 20 from what we usually find. Despite all of that, 8 friends came to church. Mostly because it was the primary program, but a win is a win and blessings are still real!
For a spiritual thought:
We had Joannas baptism this week (in enlgish), and it was awesome! She was super happy to give her testimony. She said she was super grateful for all the people that gave everything to set aside their lives and teach the gospel. Side note-she wasnt really talking about us specifically because she was referred from other misionaries, but the message still applies- She said she wanted to give everything she had to living the gospel and the church because she knew it was true and what she wanted for her life.
Her faith and devotion made me think about how much of my life I'm giving to living the gospel and following Christ. Even on a mission, where I literally have given up two years of my life, there are still things that I hold on to, things that i could still sacrifice. Thats whats great about being here and on earth in general, to learn about how i can do better everyday, and relying of the grace and Atonement of Jesus Christ to help me along.
For all of my friends on missions too, remember that your efforts are seen by others and by God. People are inspired by our choice to give up two years of our lives to serving God and His children. Even when baptisms are low or few and far between, finding gets rough, or you're stuck home all week, your efforts mean something. In a talk from a while ago, President Monson says in his talk "Missionary Memories,"
"Remember our Heavenly Father that called you, that He will be with you. For this is His work, and you are on His errand."
Like I said before, 8 friends still came to church even though we were so sick we hardly even invited people. We did what we could, and God provided the rest as He always does. That goes for everyone else, too i think.
Anyways, not where i thought that thought would go, but i just felt like I really needed to put that in there.
This was our last pday before transfers and Christmas conference, so a bit of goodbyes and reminiscing. Elche zone has been awesome, but a lot of people will be leaving, probably including me. Since the other greenie moved in to the other companionship, theres nowhere really for me to stay. Maybe i could just move to another district, but a new spot could also be pretty exciting, even if the work is different.
Thats it for this week! Somehow still made it long with the spiritual thought, but hopefully it helped one of you out. Love you all, reach out!
Ve con Dios,
- Elder Puzey
So lots of sleeping, walking around piso, and deep doctrine discussions this week, but not much more. We were still able to find 6 people, but that's down about 20 from what we usually find. Despite all of that, 8 friends came to church. Mostly because it was the primary program, but a win is a win and blessings are still real!
For a spiritual thought:
We had Joannas baptism this week (in enlgish), and it was awesome! She was super happy to give her testimony. She said she was super grateful for all the people that gave everything to set aside their lives and teach the gospel. Side note-she wasnt really talking about us specifically because she was referred from other misionaries, but the message still applies- She said she wanted to give everything she had to living the gospel and the church because she knew it was true and what she wanted for her life.
Her faith and devotion made me think about how much of my life I'm giving to living the gospel and following Christ. Even on a mission, where I literally have given up two years of my life, there are still things that I hold on to, things that i could still sacrifice. Thats whats great about being here and on earth in general, to learn about how i can do better everyday, and relying of the grace and Atonement of Jesus Christ to help me along.
For all of my friends on missions too, remember that your efforts are seen by others and by God. People are inspired by our choice to give up two years of our lives to serving God and His children. Even when baptisms are low or few and far between, finding gets rough, or you're stuck home all week, your efforts mean something. In a talk from a while ago, President Monson says in his talk "Missionary Memories,"
"Remember our Heavenly Father that called you, that He will be with you. For this is His work, and you are on His errand."
Like I said before, 8 friends still came to church even though we were so sick we hardly even invited people. We did what we could, and God provided the rest as He always does. That goes for everyone else, too i think.
Anyways, not where i thought that thought would go, but i just felt like I really needed to put that in there.
This was our last pday before transfers and Christmas conference, so a bit of goodbyes and reminiscing. Elche zone has been awesome, but a lot of people will be leaving, probably including me. Since the other greenie moved in to the other companionship, theres nowhere really for me to stay. Maybe i could just move to another district, but a new spot could also be pretty exciting, even if the work is different.
Thats it for this week! Somehow still made it long with the spiritual thought, but hopefully it helped one of you out. Love you all, reach out!
Ve con Dios,
- Elder Puzey
Joannas baptism (our district did end up with a baptism every week!)
Our 6 hour lunch with members in the middle of an olive vineyard
Last Sunday in Alicante (maybe)
Plus all missionaries
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