tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40460073107181249092024-03-12T16:50:21.981-07:00Elder Brian Damitz - Buenos Aires North MissionJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-54632072195272103582015-03-19T23:05:00.002-07:002015-03-19T23:05:26.267-07:00Monday, March 16, 2015<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
will be my last letter from a proselyting area. It's hard to think that it's
coming to a close. Despite the difficulties in these last few weeks, there is
nothing I'd rather do. There is no greater work, and I don't think I will every
be able to repay my Father in Heaven for the things that He has shown me and
given me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week we found an investigator, Jorge, who many years ago when he was 7 was
taken to Church each week by his neighbor, but when he turned 8, his mom cut
him off from the Church so he would not be baptized. He's extremely receptive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I
sprained my wrist this week and today in the morning we played dodge ball as a
zone and I sprained my thumb. It's swollen, and Elder Goyeneche broke the fridge
which has the freezer inside, so we don't have ice. This should be fun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Today
we went to the German Hospital because a recent convert who is the daughter of
a member from Brazil was still having problems. She was taking anticoagulants
and lots of other medications to prevent excessive pressure on her brain. About
two weeks ago she started having lots of problems, and she lost consciousness a
few days ago. She was on a breathing machine, and now they've decided that
she's gone. We were there in the hospital, 4 elders and 4 sister missionaries,
when the doctors came, did the study, and gave the results. We broke the rules
and hugged Sis. Carvalhaes because she was in such great need.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I
feel often as though we have been set apart to bear a perspective that is very
different from the world. I feel sorrow for the parting of Suhene, "but
there is a resurrection, therefore the grave hath no victory, and the sting of
death is swallowed up in Christ." I have no doubt of this. I have come to
know and feel it as if I had seen it myself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">"And
if your eye be single to my glory, your whole bodies shall be filled with
light, and there shall be no darkness in you; and that body which is filled
with light comprehendeth all things." For "He comprehended all
things, that he might be in all and through all things, the light of truth;
Which truth shineth. ... And the light which shineth, which giveth you light is
thorugh him who enlighteneth your eyes, which is the same light that quickeneth
your understandings; ... the day shall come when you shall comprehend even God,
being quickened in him and by him. Then shall ye know that ye have seen me, that
I am, and that I am the true light that is in you, and that you are in me;
otherwise ye could not abound." As I have strived to keep my "eye
single to the glory of God," I have been blessed with a greater
comprehension of Our Father in Heaven and His Son. I know better why it is that
They love us and have gone at such infinite lengths to bring us back home. It
is my prayer that I never take off my name tag, that from now and into the
eternities I will continue to bear His name and help others to "come unto
the fountain of all righteousness and be saved." It is my prayer that we
may all come to be filled with his love, "that when he shall appear we
shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is;"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I know that Jesus is the
Christ, the very Son of God. I know He came to redeem all mankind, doing the
will of the Father, that we might repent and come unto Him. His Church and His
Priesthood have been restored for the last time, to prepare the Earth for His
coming. I write these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.</span>Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-83812415334246074012015-03-14T14:42:00.002-07:002015-03-14T14:43:05.671-07:00Monday, March 9, 2015<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week went pretty rough. Lots of people hiding from us, and lots of people
failing appointments. We didn't have anyone come to Church this week and since
we have no progressing investigators, it's highly unlikely that we'll have a
baptism in this area before I end my mission. Even still, we can't stop,
there's always more to do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We
did companion exchanges, and I was with Elder Carlson, my companion from the
MTC in Chacarita. It was interesting to see that we hadn't really changed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-71459676102243555862015-03-07T08:28:00.001-08:002015-03-07T08:28:44.045-08:00Monday, March 2, 2015<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week was very interesting. Elder and Sister Zeballos of the Area Presidency
came and spoke to us. It was an amazing conference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Nearly
everything was working against us this week. Despite all that we found some
people who showed genuine interest, including a referral we received. He had
listened to the missionaries in the interior of Argentina and attended Church
for about a year, but his parents did not let him be baptized. He didn't come
Sunday though. We don't know what happened because he hasn't answered his phone
since Saturday night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The
Gospel is so simple, and the greatest necessity of everyone of our brothers and
sisters in this world. We all have need to repent and come unto Christ. Let's
not allow fear to keep us from opening our mouths. There are many who at first
will reject our invitations, but soon soften after seeing that we love them
more than our own comfort. It's hard to offend someone if we act out of love
towards them and the Savior.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-1628391015784134212015-02-24T12:13:00.002-08:002015-02-24T12:13:49.591-08:00Monday, February 23, 2015<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week went well. We moved from our old apartment to the apartment of the elders
of Belgrano, a ward right next to ours. We've had lots of great moments with
members, and they're very excited to share the Gospel. A young couple invited a
bunch of members and non members to a family home evening, and only one non
member friend showed up, but he's very interested in receiving the
missionaries. Felipe, a friend of Lucas, a recent convert showed up because of
an invitation he extended.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This week, I've come to understand more of why priesthood
holders are given the responsibility to exhort members to "pray vocally
and in secret". As a missionary, I have never felt more guided by the
Spirit during the day and in my personal preparation then when I can pray vocally
in secret. It is a simple, but outstandingly powerful practice. It places a
seriousness on the act of prayer that is not always felt when we pray only in
our minds and hearts. I feel as though at least twice a day we should set apart
time to close ourselves off from the world and pray vocally. "But thou,
when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door,
pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father, who seeth in secret, shall
reward thee openly." (Matt 6:6, 3 Ne. 13:6) "But this is not all; ye
must pour out your souls in your closets, and your secret places, and in your
wilderness." (Alma 34:26)<o:p></o:p></div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-52516500991333202282015-02-16T11:19:00.002-08:002015-02-16T11:19:36.367-08:00Monday, February 16, 2015<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week didn't go so well. The whole district is having trouble with finding
people. We've had lots of difficulty because nearly all of the members are out
on vacations, and they are our #1 source of investigators. We're still not down
though. This next week should go much better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-21307226757613913372015-02-11T19:02:00.002-08:002015-02-11T19:02:54.788-08:00Tuesday, February 10, 2015<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We're
a bit rushed because of transfers, so I'll be short.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
last week Daniel went to Church. He's great. He has a ton of interest and his
sisters are recent converts and they're all good friends of an active family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The
transfers came and now I'm back in Capital after over a year. I'm in Nuñez with
Elder Goyeneche from Argentina right next to the River Stadium.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-71627642727625723582015-02-07T16:32:00.002-08:002015-02-07T16:32:39.022-08:00Monday, February 2, 2015<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Things
have been quite crazy recently. We found a lady by way of a referral, and she
accepted us right into our house. She said that years ago she listened to two
missionaries, but lost all contact, but the name Joseph Smith stayed in her
head all these years. Once she talked a bit with her Chiropractor who's a
member, she was excited to see us again. As we began teaching, she cried at
various points of the lesson and kept saying, "Why did it take me so
long?" They're a great family, but I have no Idea what has happened since
because I've been transferred.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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So, Tuesday at 6 we get a call from one of the Assistants, saying that Elder
Sosa will be going to Villa Ballester 2, with the other elders there, and that
I will be going to Jose C. Paz 1....immediately. We left to go clean the
apartment, and at 8 the other elders from Villa Ballester came to help us clean
and pack, and then the Zone Leaders came. We got to Jose. C. Paz 1 at about 11
at night. Elder Gallup from Idaho is my new companion until the transfer. The
Assistants said that it would only be to the end of the transfer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This area is great. There
is so much potential. I just won't be here to see it all unfold.</span>Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-61200114560075246102015-01-19T13:23:00.002-08:002015-01-19T13:23:37.567-08:00Monday, January 19, 2015<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We've
been going through a hard time in the area. We haven't had a whole lot of work,
and we've gotten to the point of cleaning out the list of members. We really
don't know what else to do. There is a possibility that this area will be
closed before the end of the transfer. We think it might be the best thing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">On
Friday I went into the offices the whole day to fix a database they have. In
2012, and Elder made CHETO and it runs everything from missionary purchases in
the offices to baptisms, and numbers, and reports, etc. and the whole thing
caved in when the area decided not to collect all of the key indicators, only
Baptisms/Confirmations, Lessons with Members, Progressing Investigators and
Total Ward Attendance. Elder Tenny stayed up until 3 in the morning trying to
rescue it, and when he did he cried. I came in and made all the changes, but it
was heavily scripted in PHP, and I'm pretty unfamiliar with that language, so
it was somewhat of a miracle that it all worked out. There's still some changes
that need to be made, but they're minor. I'm in the offices right now fixing
other problems, but I'm afraid Elder Sosa is a bit upset that I've taken away all
of his Pday.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I've
been really tired all the time because of worrying over the area and just lots
of work in general.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-50475154129886684812015-01-17T15:07:00.001-08:002015-01-17T15:07:17.281-08:00Monday, January 12, 2015<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I
missed a week because we left early to go to Capital with the other Elders
from Ballester. We've been finding many new people, but it still is very
difficult to help them keep their commitments, especially coming to church. I
cannot stress enough the importance of a member in a lesson inviting an
investigator to Church and saying that they will be with them the whole time to
answer questions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Recently
we've been meeting the neighbors of members with them and extending invitations
using the <a href="http://mormon.org/" target="_blank">mormon.org</a> pass-along
cards. We've found many with interest, and they feel very comfortable because
of the presence of a neighbor or friend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">One
thing I've come to know very well, is that truth, when learned by the Holy
Ghost, is not contentious. We teach with power and authority, and confound
those who seek to put the Gospel to shame. But never have I felt any anger or
contention toward anyone, only a deep yearning for their eternal happiness. It
is that feeling that drives me to speak boldly. Some people harden themselves,
but others listen. Sometimes we have to pass though some humiliation to find
them.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>And ye have murmured because he hath been plain unto you. Y</i><i>e say that he hath used sharpness; ye say that he hath
been </i><i>angry with you; but behold, his sharpness was the sharpness
of the</i><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">
</span></i><i>power of the word of God, which was in him; and that
which ye call </i><i>anger was the truth, according to that which is in God,
which he </i><i>could not restrain, manifesting boldly concerning your
iniquities. </i><i>And it must needs be that the power of God must be with him, </i><i>even unto his commanding you that ye must obey. But
behold, it </i><i>was not he, but it was the Spirit of the Lord which was
in him, </i><i>which opened his mouth to utterance that he could not
shut it.</i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></i><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">(2
Nephi 1:26-27)</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I hope it can be this way for all of us, that we can open our mouths and extend an
invitation to find those who will listen and are prepared.</span></div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-51342767978762056782014-12-27T10:21:00.000-08:002014-12-27T10:21:17.916-08:00Monday, December 22, 2014<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week was interesting. One day when we were leaving the apartment, we saw two
missionaries talking with a member on a street corner. Turns out they were from
the MTC and were sent out to contact people. They were from Brazil, and the
showed us a map with the divisions of our area into about 12 companionships. We
found two other Elders from the U.S. On a bus, we saw a bunch of missionaries,
including sisters, waiting for a bus to go to the Chapel in Ballester to go
back to the MTC. We received two referrals from them, one from each of the
companionships we talked to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">All
but three of the members we had scheduled to accompany us failed. It's
difficult because people have lives and their stresses, and we can forget that
too often. But it is sad when our plans start falling through. Even still, the
members here are wonderful. They support us a lot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We
went by the house of a recent convert who just turned 16. His internet wasn't
working and couldn't figure out how to use it, so I went on and within a couple
of minutes it worked. He said "you've got to be kidding me." He said
the place he was going to take it would charge almost $1000 pesos to get it
fixed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The
Ward had a Christmas Dinner on Friday, but we had to leave after about half an
hour, and they were just setting up during that time. The food wasn't done, but
we had to be in the apartment on time so we didn't eat. It rained Saturday and
Sunday. It was great. I always seem to work better when it's raining, but
people generally are less likely to listen or let us in.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">There
is a real "Christmas Spirit" that has an effect on people. They've
been more open to invitations. This time reminds us of things as they really
are, that Christ did indeed come to us. I hope that during this Christmas we
can learn and prayerfully apply more abundantly the Gospel of Jesus Christ in
our lives. We will find greater joy and peace by following the counsel of the
Master. The Gospel is simple, but not always easy. We too often are tempted to
excuse ourselves or others from the pathway to greater happiness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i>And it came to pass after I, Nephi, having heard all the
words </i><i>of my father, concerning the things which he saw in a
vision, and </i><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></i><i>also the things which he spake by the power of the Holy
Ghost, </i><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></i><i>which power he received by faith on the Son of God—and
the Son </i><i>of God was the Messiah who should come—I, Nephi, was
desirous </i><i>also that I might see, and hear, and know of these
things, by the </i><i>power of the Holy Ghost, which is the gift of God unto
all those </i><i>who diligently seek him, as well in times of old as in
the time tha</i><i>t </i><i>he should manifest himself unto the children of men.</i></div>
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<i>For he is the same yesterday, today, </i><i>and forever; and the way </i><i>is prepared for all men from the foundation of the world,
if it so be </i><i>t</i><i>hat they repent and come unto him.</i></div>
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<i>For he that diligently seeketh shall find; and the mysteries of </i><i>God shall be unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy
Ghost,</i><i>as well in these times as in times of old, and as well in
times of old </i><i>as in times to come; wherefore, the course of the Lord is
one </i><i>eternal round.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">(1 Nephi
10:17-19)<i></i></span></div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-9733153443234367922014-12-22T22:07:00.001-08:002014-12-22T22:07:48.362-08:00Monday, December 15, 2014<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">It
rained Saturday, which was very nice, but no one came to Church yesterday.
We've been trying to get a lot of people to Church and it is proving to be very
difficult. We've met a lot of people. We met a former investigator who received the missionaries about 10 years ago. Johnathan is moving to Quilmes for three
weeks, but he's really interested.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I
finally met the Villa-Luque family. They've been going to church for 15 years
or more, but can't get baptized because she's married to someone else and can't
get divorced yet. Their son was sustained as Elder's Quorum Secretary this
Sunday and is going to go on a mission.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">It
pains me to see how as members of the Church we don't always see all of the
blessings and responsibilities that we have, or can have. We are all
responsible for living according to the testimony we've received. The parable of
talents does not directly refer to "talents" but a very large measure
of weight or wealth. The talents are not ours, neither are the gains we are required to make on them. They are the Lords. What we have been given much
responsibility, but there is even more awaiting us after this life if we are
faithful to the testimony and responsibility we've already received.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-65756319450253314902014-12-18T22:25:00.002-08:002014-12-18T22:25:45.006-08:00Monday, December 8, 2014<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week went well. We didn't have as many lessons because some of our members fell
through. It stressed out Elder Jones a bit, but he's doing great.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Julio
came to church again. We found out he's the Senate's adviser and the professor
of a member in the ward. He told us a few stories about him, and he's very
quiet, but he understands everything. He's always in Capital or somewhere else,
so we've only talked to him through text messages.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We
found Johnathan, who seems to have a lot of real interest. We keep running into
him miraculously. He couldn't come this week, but he'll come next week. We've
had a number of miracles, and I'm absolutely convinced that we don't find
prepared people, they find us. But we find them faster through members.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We
have a Zone Conference with President this week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The
"He is the Gift" initiative is very inspired. We have pass along
cards that are very effective. It is a simple message, and many have their
hearts softened because of Christmas. It is an excellent opportunity to invite
someone to receive the blessings of the Restored Gospel in their lives.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-90242911078220467692014-12-13T20:49:00.002-08:002014-12-13T20:49:42.197-08:00Monday, December 1, 2014<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week was strange. My leg got much better, but my arm broke out in a rash, so I
bought diphendyramine, but I became way to tired and dizzy, and I couldn't
sleep because I felt so drugged. In the end, it only made the rash worse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Julio
couldn't come this Sunday because he's a professor of law and had something to
do with a marriage in Capital. Jorge, who we found last week and has shown lots
of interest, couldn't come either, but he said he wouldn't forget and would come
this week. This week went a bit slow, and we've found lots of people who
couldn't go this week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">There's
a new Ward Mission Leader, who still isn't set apart. He's amazing. He seems to
know everything by instinct. He received very little information about his
calling, but he seems to know it better than many leaders I've seen. We feel
very strongly that this ward will change dramatically.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The
Church is doing a campaign "He is the Gift" and they made a great
video. On the 7th, we'll be the only advertisments on YouTube. <a href="http://christmas.mormon.org/">christmas.mormon.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-9989234950393687402014-11-30T18:13:00.000-08:002014-11-30T18:13:33.390-08:00Monday, November 24, 2014<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week I hurt my leg and I had to rest it for about two and a half days. I don't
know what happened, but it was all inflamed and hot, and difficult to walk. It
probably happened playing soccer on Tuesday. It was really annoying because I
wanted to get to know the area, but we couldn't do anything.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A
friend of a member named Julio showed up on Sunday. We thought he was from the
other Elders' area. They said that during one of the meetings he started
crying. Later, his friend, Hno. Arvelo who we live with said that his dad
recently passed away.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">When
Elder Christofferson came a few weeks ago, something he said really stuck with
me. He said that he thought for a long time that Christ would come when the
wickedness of the world had reached a certain point. He said that his wife
corrected him and said that the thing missing for His second coming is a
prepared people. It made me think of how the duty of the Twelve, and by
extension members and missionaries in their respective responsibilities, is to
bring the Gospel to the ends of the Earth and to build the Kingdom of God on
the Earth.</span>Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-23779676281626502332014-11-22T00:50:00.004-08:002014-11-22T00:52:00.857-08:00Tuesday, November 18, 2014<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This
week went well. Alberto came to the special stake conference where Elder
Christofferson spoke. He's doing very well and his mom thanked us saying that
were the only ones who persevere with him. She's Pentecostal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Elder
Fuentes was invited to a trainers meeting, and I had an interview with
President for a Temple Recommend and the Ecclesiastical Endorsement
for BYU. It was a very good experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been transferred to Villa Ballester with Elder Jones.
Elder Funtes will be training a new missionary. It seems like a nice area. It's
much larger than our area in López Camelo.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-3189761726984271492014-11-15T22:17:00.003-08:002014-11-15T22:17:49.529-08:00Monday, November 10, 2014<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week went well Alberto is coming along well, but didn't come to church. We were
outside his house about half an hour clapping and yelling, but he was dead
asleep.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We
had interviews with President on Thursday. He showed us the trailer of Meet the
Mormons and said that it won't come to Argentina until March. He also showed a
video of Pres. Eyring when he was a member of the Twelve saying very forcefully
"You be careful" if we ever have the idea that perhaps our calls
weren't inspired. He said we should tell our younger brothers to take good
pictures when they send in the papers because usually the moment the see the
picture they know where we have to go. He said he had never received
impressions as strong or as consistent as the missionary assignments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Sunday
was Elder Fuente's birthday. He changed clothes because he knew he would be
mauled by eggs and flour and mud.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-39912255409121360342014-11-08T14:49:00.000-08:002014-11-08T14:49:23.141-08:00Monday, November 3, 2014<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I
think I should probably clarify. Lunch with the Cabranes last week was actually
very, very good. It always is. It was an inside joke because they said they
were reading my blog. I took a chance with that one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week we found a few new people who seem interested. We found a Chilean friend
of David. They all call him "Chile" as a nickname. He came to Church
this Sunday along with a friend of another recent convert, Zenaida, who's now
living with her until the flooding by her house cleans up. She's from Pilar,
close to Derqui where I was.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">There's
been about two days of nonstop rain. It seems like some areas of Buenos Aires
are flooded. Here, everything seems fine for now. There was another time where
it was flooded nearly up to the outside door of the place where we live.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The
Google Street View we saw in March finally has the pictures up: <a href="https://www.google.com.ar/maps/@-34.4750717,-58.6938603,3a,15y,30.91h,84.51t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sEBeFBLya_GsF9FKhCP9VuA!2e0">https://www.google.com.ar/maps/@-34.4750717,-58.6938603,3a,15y,30.91h,84.51t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sEBeFBLya_GsF9FKhCP9VuA!2e0</a> It's
me and Elder Chriss to my right.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-18665657675622891332014-10-18T20:51:00.001-07:002014-10-18T20:53:06.624-07:00Monday, October 13, 2014<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week went interesting. We've run out of investigators. We've been finding a
number of less-actives and we've been working with them because they have
family that are not members.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">There
is so much work to do. There is always someone to teach. As members we have the
opportunity to help those within the Church to stay on the path the Lord has
revealed. Home Teaching is perhaps the most indispensable program in the Church
aside from administering to the poor and missionary work. If everything were to
fall apart, the Priesthood responsibility of ministering and administering to
members of the Church will always be upon us. I feel that the fulfillment of
our Home Teaching assignments should be a high priority in our lives, our first
and foremost calling within the Church.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We
still haven't seen the Priesthood Session. We normally see it in the Zone
Meeting following Conference, but it didn't happen.</span>Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-83711365468023095842014-10-14T13:18:00.001-07:002014-10-18T20:52:50.154-07:00Tuesday, October 7, 2014<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week we went to the Temple as a mission on Friday. It was a wonderful experience.
On the bus ride home, we decided to stop in UniCenter to eat because it was on
the way and then take a different bus that would take us just one block from
our house. When we went to the Food Court, Nick, President's son came flying at
us yelling "Elders!" Turns out every Friday evening President goes
with his family to eat there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Saturday
we watched the afternoon session of conference with Ricardo in his house.
Sunday we went to the Stake Center, and it rained for a good part of the day.
We got a call that night from the Secretary saying that we needed to come to
the mission home the next morning to have interviews with President. We went,
and it was a great experience. President said that he felt the morning was
inspired, and it was.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">At
the end of everything, Elder Fuentes and I are staying in López Camelo. I'm
really happy because there's lots of work to do and I love this area.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-36222870709586202822014-10-08T23:37:00.004-07:002014-10-08T23:38:12.942-07:00Monday, September 29, 2014<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week Brenda was baptized on Saturday and confirmed the next day. It was my
first baptism with only 1 church attendance. As a rule, we need to have 3, but
we got an exception. This family is so ready for the Church. Ricardo and Cintia
love it when we come over and we've had lunch and dinner with them a few times.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We
celebrated Elder Ballestero's birthday this week. He's going home in a week. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">It's
a tradition in Argentina to throw eggs and flour on people on their birthdays.
They went over the top and threw mud as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week Gladys was confirmed. Lots of good things happened, but many things didn't
go quite so well. There's always room to improve. It's a miracle that people as
weak as us can bring such change in the lives of people. But frequently it
comes after a lot of work and disappointment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Yesterday
I think a friend of Gabriela got offended by a misunderstanding. I think she
thought that we got offended when we were talking with her, and then
misinterpreted a phone call to Judith thinking that we were saying negative
things.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">It
pains me how much people reject the Book of Mormon. The invitation to
"search, ponder and pray" is so simple and natural, yet of those who
don't reject the book completely, few are willing to read it, and even fewer
actually do end up reading, pondering and praying. But I have yet to meet
someone who has followed the promise in Moroni 10:3-5, and has not received an
answer. I know the Book of Mormon is true. Every time I follow this promise, my
testimony deepens its roots and produces fruit, and the fruit is good.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-53103885101687465692014-09-27T17:24:00.000-07:002014-09-27T17:29:58.393-07:00Monday, September 15, 2014<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This
week Gladys was baptized. She's a granddaughter of a recent convert. There were
about 5 people who were baptized that day in the Ward.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We
went to a school with the Ward to do a service project. We painted tables that
had been worn down by use and did a few other repairs to the buildings. The
paint did not seem to be water-based because when I tried to wash my hands off,
it just smeared all over my hands and the water formed droplets on top. So I
washed my hands with paint-thinner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We
found a couple this week. They are very interested. We left as pamphlet and set
an appointment because we didn't have time, and when we went, she said that she
read it all and it all made sense. She said that she goes when she's invited to
Evangelical churches and recieves everything that all the religions give out,
but it doesn't make sense to her. All that we left and said did.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gabriela
and her family are causing problems in the area. Everyone knew that they were
hardcore evangelicals, but now are openly Mormon. A pastor accused them of not
believing in the Holy Ghost, while others say that they've seen a great change
for good. Their family is much more unified. The grandma, despite having been a
pastor defends their family and many things of the Church. "So
there was a division among the people because of [them]." (John 7:43)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We'll
be going to the Temple the Friday before conference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am constantly reminded by means both large and small that
the Holy Ghost is what directs this work. Without the Holy Ghost, people simply
would not be converted. I have seen so many people come to know that Jesus
Christ is the Son of God, and that Joseph Smith saw Him and the Father, and
that the Book of Mormon is true. Despite never having personally witnessed it
they come to such </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a convincing knowledge that they speak as though they had.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I'm
afraid this week wasn't very eventful. We had a Zone Meeting this week. We
worked a lot this week, but we can work more. That's always the case. Sunday
went extremely well. We took the Sacrament to a sister who was sick.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A
granddaughter of a recent convert will be baptized this Sunday. The ward is
growing very fast. There are a lot of new converts who are very strong.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p></o:p>Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-5967000045499439272014-09-03T22:03:00.002-07:002014-09-03T22:03:49.899-07:00Monday, September 1, 2014<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
Saturday Uriel was baptized, and he was confirmed the next day in
Ward Conference along with Matias. Gabriela gave the opening prayer. Judith is
asking questions about the mission. She wants to finish school first.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We're
finding a lot of families, and Ricardo came to Church this Sunday. They're very
interested, even though only he went. They already seem like members, except
that they drink and smoke.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We
went to Unicenter today, and nearly the whole Zone ended up there as well. We
all ate at Wendy's.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Sorry
for no photos, the internet place we usually go to isn't working.</span>Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001332921189399057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4046007310718124909.post-12066849297744717082014-08-30T12:56:00.001-07:002014-08-30T12:57:15.543-07:00Tuesday, August 26, 2014<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week Matias was baptized (in photo: Judith, Gabriela, me, Matias, David, Elder
Mason, Leo in front), but Uriel didn't come. We don't know what happened, but
we hope that he'll be baptized this week. Matias is doing much better. He was
able to give up smoking. He's still struggling a bit, but he's doing great.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
week I had my first door slammed in my face. Usually people let us talk and say
we can come by tomorrow when they're not there and then avoid us, but this lady
opened the door, screamed "I don't want to know anything!" and
promptly slammed it. At least they're honest about it. I left a picture of
Christ in her mailbox.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We
had transfers and Elder Mason left to La Cabaña, right next to Pablo Nogués
where I was. They share the same church building. Elder Fuentes is from Chile.
We live right next to the Zone Leaders, and Elder McClain was replaced by Elder
Hicks who was my District Leader in Floresta for a transfer.</span></div>
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