Elder Williams had transfers this week. He is staying in Autlan again, but Elder Snyder is homeward bound and Elder Barrera got transferred. So he and Elder Flores are still in Autlan. They are both getting new companions and they are supposedly having a missionary dinner to all meet. Sounds like he will get his packages there, too!
Brother Jones, Collin's old YM leader asked me to ask him to send his testimony that he could share with the Priest's quorum. It is soo wonderful I thought I would put it on this weeks blog! He also got a wonderful letter from his Mexican "Omi" that shows how wonderfully loved and taken care of he was in Residencial.
"The mission is the best decision that I could have made. I have seen so many different people have their lives changed for the better that it has made my testimony of this wonderful gospel grow. The way that people put their complete trust in us as missionaries and in the Lord is remarkable. There are so many people that have learned by experience that obedience brings blessings. Just as President Monson said in his talk in April blessing are brought to pass by obedience to the gospel of Christ. Just as it says in Mosiah 2:41, we receive all kinds of blessings by living the gospel and keeping the commandments of God. The saints here in Mexico are so happy to have found the truth and live these standards. The majority are converts and have told me that they haven't felt this happiness anywhere else. The Church is true and this is His work. Being a missionary requires a lot of preparation but it will make things so much easier once you are out in the field. Study PMG and read the BoM before you head out. It will give you a wonderful headstart. Keep yourselves clean and don't have any "addictions" to things or it will be very hard to go "cold turkey" here on the mission. Make sure you sanctify yourselves and be ready at all times to talk to anyone about the gospel. Be ready to share this wonderful life changing miracle of the restoration with everyone. The only way they can receive eternal life and families is through what we teach. Joseph Smith restored the full truth to the earth by the power of God. We are privledged to hold this wonderful power but we can only use it if we have the Spirit. Keep yourselves clean and follow the counsels of your leaders. The leaders of your mission will be your most trusted friends if you earn their trust and keep it. The Book of Mormon is the word of God and Another Testament of Jesus Christ. It contains the answers to all the questions of humanity. If you read it with the Spirit and a prayer in your heart, you will learn something new EVERYTIME you read. This is my testimony in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."
Letter from Sister Zaldivar (google translated)
My guerito so far I got your mail. and with all the gusto I'm
writing eperando find yourself really well, we're
well but, yo. I've missed you so much I wrote you a letter if you do not
would come, the elders come to eat with us, and always remember you
much, and you were my grandson comes to want much my guerito and your
be happy, I do not forget alberto sends you greetings, I command all
my baby, please take care much, and do not forget we love you very much.
greetings to your beautiful family,,,
Sister Zaldivar
Have a super fantastic Holiday!!!! We will be basking in the sunshine!!!!
Loved his testimony! Merry Christmas!!
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