Activities with Other Districts
We got together with the Longavi District(above pic) and made Argentinian sandwiches.
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Today, we connected with a neighboring District for futbol, ping-pong, and Colombian food. Fun.
Old Southern Women - What Can I Say?
So, I had a dream in which an old sassy colored woman told me to wash my face and teeth at night because I need to look my best to find a wife. Even though I feel like I have time enough to not worry about that type of thing, I am taking the sassy lady's advice. I am also making my bed and keeping my desk more organized (don't faint, mom). Old Southern women - what can I say?
Battle Plan
We learned that recently baptized Justin has been facing a bit of opposition from her very evangelical mother. Justin's mom has been dragging her to an evangelical church during the week.
So far, we're making advancements, as Justin's mom is now reading the Book of Mormon. This could end up awesome.
So, I had a dream in which an old sassy colored woman told me to wash my face and teeth at night because I need to look my best to find a wife. Even though I feel like I have time enough to not worry about that type of thing, I am taking the sassy lady's advice. I am also making my bed and keeping my desk more organized (don't faint, mom). Old Southern women - what can I say?
Battle Plan
We learned that recently baptized Justin has been facing a bit of opposition from her very evangelical mother. Justin's mom has been dragging her to an evangelical church during the week.
Battle Plan: Convert very evangelical mom.
So far, we're making advancements, as Justin's mom is now reading the Book of Mormon. This could end up awesome.
Polite Inconvenience
Perched next to a 3'x3' gaping hole in the sidewalk, this very polite construction sign has been here for over a month, and it looks like nothing is going to change any time soon. Hilarious.
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| "Sorry for the annoyance. We are working for you. Our apologies to you." |
Unlike the sidewalk, our work is going great. We have some families, and a few individuals listening to the discussions. One family even walked 40 minutes to get to Church on Sunday!
Tuesday, we cleaned the church building in preparation for Zone Conference the following day.
Zone Conference
President started conference with several themes, many paralleling themes from General Conference. We heard statistics, watched a church history video, and then the General Authority in charge of Missionary Work talked about our role in the Restoration of the Gospel.
Quoting President Deiter F. Uchtdorf:
"Sometimes we think of the Restoration of the gospel as something that is complete, already behind us—Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon, he received priesthood keys, the Church was organized. In reality, the Restoration is an ongoing process; we are living in it right now. It includes 'all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal,' and the 'many great and important things' that 'He will yet reveal.'... The exciting developments of today are part of that long-foretold period of preparation that will culminate in the glorious Second Coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
This is one of the most remarkable periods of the world’s history! Ancient prophets yearned to see our day.
When our time in mortality is complete, what experiences will we be able to share about our own contribution to this significant period of our lives and to the furthering of the Lord’s work? Will we be able to say that we rolled up our sleeves and labored with all our heart, might, mind, and strength? Or will we have to admit that our role was mostly that of an observer?" (Are You Sleeping Through the Restoration, April 2014)
It's an exciting thought to realize that the Restoration continues and that we are all part of this awesome work. And, my time here in Chile puts me in a remarkable position to help:
"Sometimes we think of the Restoration of the gospel as something that is complete, already behind us—Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon, he received priesthood keys, the Church was organized. In reality, the Restoration is an ongoing process; we are living in it right now. It includes 'all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal,' and the 'many great and important things' that 'He will yet reveal.'... The exciting developments of today are part of that long-foretold period of preparation that will culminate in the glorious Second Coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
This is one of the most remarkable periods of the world’s history! Ancient prophets yearned to see our day.
When our time in mortality is complete, what experiences will we be able to share about our own contribution to this significant period of our lives and to the furthering of the Lord’s work? Will we be able to say that we rolled up our sleeves and labored with all our heart, might, mind, and strength? Or will we have to admit that our role was mostly that of an observer?" (Are You Sleeping Through the Restoration, April 2014)
It's an exciting thought to realize that the Restoration continues and that we are all part of this awesome work. And, my time here in Chile puts me in a remarkable position to help:
- Restore families as we reveal that they can be together forever.
- Restore the thought of divine heritage as we share that, yes, they are a child of God.
- Restore relationships as we teach about forgiveness and repentance.
And, especially restoring their connection with their Savior.
It's all about reinstating, renewing, bringing back, reconstructing what has been broken or lost or forgotten. God's Plan is all about restoration. And, it continues.
Love You Guys!!!
Elder Connor Nef
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