ok. i had a bit more time this week to think about all of the great things i have to tell you, and i`m not quite as rushed his week to write. but still, the time goes by quick, so here come the well-anticipated bullet points:
like i said, i got to see and talk to yasna and paulo recently, and i also talked on the phone with 2 other converts, eduardo and cristian!! it is so refreshing to hear their vioces and hear of their experiences as they "endure to the end," putting into practice the principles that my companions and i have taught them, and through their own personal study and church attendance!i feel like a proud mom. but it`s seriously the most gratifying feeling i`ve ever had to have played even the smallest part in helping them find and live the gospel. i love seeing them so happy. that`s the whole reason i came here to chile! the best part is that yasna, paulo, and eduardo have all committed to prepare to go to the temple before the end of the year, and are all helping each other with their reading, etc. they`re so great!
because of elections for mayor/consejales (can`t remember how to say that in english...), church was only an hour long this week. but don`t worry, i still got to give a surprise TALK! it was the classic missionary experience, that i had yet to participate in: my comp and i get to church right before the meeting, and we start to greet a few people before escaping to sacrament meeting, because we were right at the hour. when the 1st counselor shook my hand, he asked, "hermana wright, can you do me a big favor?" uh oh... "those that were assigned to give talks today haven`t shown up, can you speak for 10-15 minutes? you choose the topic..." uhhhhh, OK! i was a little overwhelmed, but i pulled out a few notes and scriptures that had stood out to me in general conference, and spoke mostly about the love of god the father, and what he expects of us in return in this life so we can live with him again in the life to come. i was super nervous beforehand, but onece i got to the pulpit, everything calmed down, and i think the talk turned out just fine. i felt the spirit as i spoke at least, which i think is the most important, and a few members commented that it had served them so, mission accomplished. since i`m sure this won`t be the only time this happens, i´m going to do what they suggested to us in the mtc and carry a few pre-written talks in my scriptures at all times. you just never know!
this week we have a conference with the mission president, and also with the area president, presidente arnold! i`m SUPER excited! presidente martinez will also be bringing information from a conference he attended with elder oaks and elder bednar! it should be really inspirational, and i look forward to receiving instruction on what we can improve as a mission, and what i can do personally to be more effective and reach our goals. ALSO, i was asked to organize the special musical number, and i`ll be singing a SOLO! in front of an APOSTLE!!! i`m extremely nervous. but i think it will be ok. you`ll hear about it next week!
lately i`ve been studying and thinking a lot about temples, and i read something that really stood out to me:
"the opportunity to attend the temple and participate in its blessings is within reach of everyone who accepts the Gospel and is baptized. to this end, the church brings to pass such a vast missionary program in the greater part of the world, and will continue to grow as much as possible, because it has the responsibility, given by divine revelation, to teach the gospel to every nation, tribe, language, and people." pres hinckley
as part of the missionary program of the church, i feel so blessed to be able to help others prepare to enter the temple and make everlasting covenants with the lord. this goes for members of the church as well. if we don`t take the opportunity to go to the temple, the lord`s house, we are failing our heavenly father. let us be a people that attends the temple in love and appreciation for the lord and his house.
apocalypsis 7:13-15
3 nefi 27:19-20
overall i`m doing well. i`m happy and having all sorts of adventures :)
all of my love,
hna wright
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