We had a pretty good week this last week. It definitly ended better than it started!
QUESTIONS:
1. How is Aida doing? Were you able to go teach her?
She´s great! She brought her husband to church yesterday and they loved it! It looks like they´re gonna get baptized on the 30th! That´s the plan! Yeimi said that she can come help us with them whenever we need! She´s so awesome.. So they´re doing well, we visited them yesterday and watched a couple clips from "Together Forever" and talked about the importance of families.
2. How are your 4 investigators that you and Elder Puma had to church last week? Did they come back this week?
Yeah they came back! I love when people progress :D That means that what we teach them sticks and they feel the Spirit.
3. Have you had anymore power outages?
No, luckily. Its like pulling teeth trying to get the power company out to fix our problems.
4. What has happened with the guy that stopped Elder Althoff in the street that is a member and his girlfriend that wants to get baptized?
They´re doing well, we´re going to visit them tonight. There´s a small bump though.. He needs a divorce, then they need to get married. A divorce here is super expensive and it takes a huge process to get it all worked out. But we´re gonna help them still :D
5. What has been your most memorable experience from this past week?
Probably getting my iguana skin shoes ;D Just kidding.. Well, I was super excited to get them. A guy next to the church hand made them, and they turned out pretty good so I´m happy! Yesterday was pretty good.. We called a meeting for all the leaders in the ward and showed them how to have a Ward Council. The church is a LOT different down here.. No one does training meetings, interviews, visits, councils, or even prepare for their class during the week.. They kinda just shoot it from the hip. Well, we found out why its like that.. NO ONE READS THEIR MANUALS! Bahh.. Not gonna lie, I didnt even know there were manuals until I got to Coronel Oviedo.. All I know is if I have a calling in the church, I´m gonna know the manual front to back. So now the leaders are excited to work, exept the bishop (his term ends next month..) or his councelors.. But everyone else is excited! Its gonna be sweet..
Also, haha.. You know those RVCA shirts I love?! But its pronounced "ruca".. Well, I guess down here that means prostitute.. So thats nice, every time I´ve worn that shirt its just like I´ve got prostitute written across my chest! Needless to say I´ve been wearing other shirts for service.
Well, I dont really know what else to say.. I´m happy! I love the mission! I love sharing the Gospel. Tell the missionaries gringos that I´ll be more than happy to go do visits with them. There´s Spanish speaking Elders in Boise right? Just because my mission is coming to an end doesn´t mean that sharing the Gospel with others comes to and end too.. It´s been a great experience here, I´m glad I came, I´m thankful for all the friends I´ve made here.. Missionaries, members, and others! The mission saved my life I honestly don´t know where I would be if I didnt come. No one really knows this, but I wasn´t exactly happy before the mission. But it doesn´t matter now, I´m a different person and I´ve come to know and understand the reality of my Savior, Jesus Christ. I know He´s real and that He can really help us in our trials. Our Heavenly Father loves us, just as our own parents do, but more. I havent seen it, but I´ve felt it. I know they love us, I know that the Holy Ghost can guide us to better places and teach us the TRUTH. The Book of Mormon is the word of God, so is the Bible and they work hand in hand to teach us the path back to our Heavenly Father. I know God calls prophets today, end of story. Revelation still exists.
I love you all! Have a great week!
Elder Colby Dane Heiner
