Dear People, September 15, 2014
Good news and bad news - which do
you want first? Bad news? okay, esta bien :)
Bad News: this week was pretty
tough, especially Sunday. We taught quite a few lessons with members present.
And we taught quite a few less actives, who said they would come to church
Sunday! Great, right? One thing about the mission is that all results of our
work during the week show on Sunday. Because if an investigator doesn't come to
church, they don't progress. And if the less-actives don't come to
church...well...hahah obviously they continue they way they were.
And so...we have 6 amazing
investigators! And none of them came to church!!!! UGH!! And only 1 less active
came to church. That was actually a Miracle, though.
Let me tell you about this
"menos activo" named Jonathan. My companion and i were looking
for a street and we asked him if he knew where it was. He said no, but asked if
we were looking for his brother. Uh...no...but...why do you ask? He told us his
brother's a member and that he also was a member, but not anymore. And
us:"Used to be member?" and he said "okay, still a member, but I
don't go to church anymore." Anyway, turns out that his family are less
actives and he took us to his house to meet his Mom. Long story short, they
invited us back for dinner the next week. So we went to eat on Tuesday and to
share a short message. Before we ate, we had a really serious conversation
going on about the importance of church and attending. And Prayer and Faith,
and blessings. We talked really directly and boldly to him because this guy has
a hard head! And he almost didn't say the prayer. But we weren't gonna eat
unless he prayed. After about 5 minutes, he finally prayed! Anway, Sunday comes
around and he comes to church!!!!!!!! Whhhaaaaaat? We could not believe it!!
And he said the opening prayer during Gospel Principles(even though he was the
only one) but without "buts." He was the Best part about
Sunday.
It was difficult last night not to
be dismayed, because we really thought we were going to have a good Sunday!
But also, something interesting is that the Bishop, nor the ward mission
leader couldn't accompany this week. His wife fell hurt her leg and now is in a
wheelchair fo a little while. Hm...correlation between Bishop not helping, and
lower church attendance? I think yes! The first week when the Bishop helped us
the attendance went up! Really it makes a difference! Anyway, the lesson
is that we should always ask for the help of our leaders.
Good news! : We found a new house to
live in!!! It's completely new. Nobody's lived there before and they're still
finished up the house. They're going to put in the tile floor, kitchen sink and
an air conditioner!!! Yay!!!! Supposedly doesn't flood...hahah And it's across the street of a part-member
family!! And they were really excited that we got the house. And it’s
cheaper. Everybody's happy :)
Sorry, this letter is a bit
depressing. But really, the work doesn't stop. There's always gonna be hard
times. It's time to put in practice what I always promise investigators: We
have to have faith during the hard times and trust in Heavenly Father and he'll
get us through. And really I testify of that. Always read your scriptures and
pray with all of your heart! Always helps :)
Have a great week! I love you
all!!
Hermana Daniels
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