The baptism dates...it's a rule in the mission here, that before baptism they need to attend church 5 times. That's why the dates are so far away, and also why they get pushed back so often because if they miss a Sunday, then the date changes. Of course there are exceptions, but for the most part, yup, that's how it goes. I was able to watch the Christmas Devotional in Spansih and I was able to understand most of it. I have not been told anything about Christmas day schedules, but I'm pretty sure I'm skyping you Christmas day, not eve, and it's at a members house. It could be anywhere from 30 min to an hour. Our president isn't too keen on long phone calls with the family, for mothers day it was 30 min. so I have no idea. But when I figure it out I'll let you guys know!
So, this semana we have a new investigator --actually 2, Enrique, and Isamar. Enrique, I met for the second time in the street and my companion for the first time. He is an antiguo investigator, who said he wanted a break from lessons, and he told us that we was going to come to church , so we of course were like great! So after talking with us and the bishop, he wants to start up again, we are hoping he accepts a baptismal date for this month. Isamar was a reference from a recently returned missionary name Wil. She's super sweet and our first lesson was unplanned and awesome. She confided in us some things, and she seems really keen on learning more, and she accepted baptism, not a date, but says that she likes what she hears, we are visiting her again tonight.
So this week in QNews, that is the weekly mission news, Presidente Mejorada mentioned the parable of the Good Samaritan. He has asked us to share it with our family and friends so, thats exactly what I will do! So recap on the parable, we have a man, who gets attacked and is basically left to die on the road, 2 men walk by him, thinking "oh, i hope someone helps him, but not me"...so they both pass him by because they didn't want to help him. Then comes a Samaritan. Now, they weren't the most liked at this point, but this kind man decides to help the man who was attacked. He does all he can; cleanse his wounds and pays for him to rest at an inn. And all this done by a Samaritan. Now, I think it's important to question something-why do we leave others on the road, why are we not willing to give service that might make things difficult for us?, or that is not interesting. Or, maybe, somebody else will help them. I know everyone has thought that, the thought of helping, but afterwards thinking, well, I have some other things to do, I'm busy, I have work to do, I'm sure someone else will help. Or maybe you don't want to help because, this person is different-different race, country, or the way they act, maybe they were your enemy,-whatever it may be. Is that important?..all these....excuses, as to why we shouldn't, when in reality we should be thinking about why we should. If we really want to follow the example of Christ, like him, we need to be willing to help everyone, no importa where, when or who they are, if they wronged you in the past, who cares, if they look different, not important, if your too busy...there is nothing in this life that can bring you more happiness than when in the service of others, ultimateley in the service of your Lord. every single person in this world is a son or daughter of god, we have that knowledge...use it. follow the example of the good samaritan and the ultimate example Christ and serve everyone, no matter the circumstance.
Love and miss you so much!!!
Con Amor
Hna. Sever
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