noticias:
the family of our "mamita" is preparing to go to the temple! we´ve made several visits to help them, and it´s really been an incredible experience. it´s helped me remember that this gospel is about progression towards eternal life. i am not here simply to baptize people and make them members of my church...i am here to invite and help others live the teachings that christ has given us, which includes baptism as an essential step toward the ultimate goal: being able to live in the presence of god, to enjoy all of the eternal blessings that he has prepared for us.
one of our investigators, juan, that we´ve met with only 3 times, has committed to be baptized on dec. 2nd, because he understands this concept. he wants to live in the celestial kingdom. it has been such a joy to teach him. he even said, after teaching the plan of salvation, "so, don´t you think we (us as missionaries, and himself) could have known each other before this life? i think we were friends." it was one of the sweetest things i´ve ever heard. and i feel that it really is true.
presidente made a special trip throughout the mission to visit all of the zones for training. he reviewed what we´d learned from elder arnold, which basically has changed A TON what and how we do things here in the mission. next week hopefully i´ll have more time to explain. but basically it has to do with a focus on MEMBERS, and SERVICE.
my companion and i are starting weekly family history workshops in the chapel! the great part is, i don´t really know what i´m doing, becuase i haven´t used the new website much, but i´m figuring it out as i go along. the important part is, we´re getting the work started here in the district!
from my personal study:
quote from "the fourth missionary" - elder corbridge of the 70
"the purpose and central blessing of this life is change. it is to be changed to become more like jesus christ. it is to incorporate into your character the qualities of His character. it is to move from one degree of intelligence and capacity to the next, and from there to the next, until you see god face to face and know him as He knows you. (redemptive change) only happens if you unconditionally surrender your will to the lord."
i KNOW this is true. i love change, and i hope to be more like the savior every day as i hand my heart over to him. i´m hopeful you´ll all do the same, and feel the difference.
sending lots of love. thank you ALL for your letters (although i don´t always have time to answer...i´m giong to do better with that!), for your prayers, and for caring enough about me to read my ramblings every week :) LOVE YOU!
hermana wright :D
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