May 24, 2010

Not too much has happened this week to be honest. We set up a baptismal date with Rosa though for June 13th, so we're pretty excited about that! Last night we had a musical fireside which went really well, the missionaries did a great job and invited the spirit well.

5-3-10

Not too much happened this week, but we had a great lesson with Rosa! Rosa seems like she has some problems that make her want to be closer to God, which is good! She is coming along great. I think she could be our next baptism.

We had transfers this week and it looks like I'm staying in Hartford! I'm really excited about that. I really didn't want to leave, so I'm glad Elder Urrutia and I will be here for another transfer! I'll be hitting my 6 month mark in Hartford, boy time flies. My 5 month mark is on the 9th -- can you believe it?!?

Yesterday we had a cool experience. The 4 of us Elders in Hartford went to an apartment complex to meet with a potential investigator, who boached us. But as we were walking down the stairs a mexican lady, about 25 or so walked out of her apartment to grab something, we stopped her and asked if she had a few minutes. Her name, strangely, is Daysi! Her husband is Samuel and they have a 2 year old daughter named Angelica. They are both Mexican and we shared a great first lesson with them. They are both catholic and Samuel seems to be at least well versed enough in the bible to understand that it doesn't hurt to give things a try! We shared the message of the restoration and the spirit was really strong. They even gave us some pepsi as we walked out the door. Seems silly, but we have found that with the Hispanic families, if they want to give you something as you leave it's because they appreciate you and want to repay you somehow. They are so humble and usually really poor, but they always want to give us something! The families that give you something are the families that you want to keep teaching.

We had Stake conference this week and we had the opportunity to hear from Elder Condie. Elder Condie gave a great talk about Temples and how important they are to us and how important they are to our marriages. I'm hoping a lot of the spanish branch listened because a lot of them aren't temple married. It's odd to see so many solid, active members that aren't endowed! President Pehrson spoke about the Book of Mormon and how every member needs to share the gospel. It was great! He said "if anyone says you're not christian, go to Mosiah 3. And to share it, use the last two paragraphs from the introduction." It's our job to share the gospel, even not as missionaries. I firmly believe that whether you are sharing the gospel just as a regular old member, or have a calling to help you do so, sharing the gospel is the one thing that keeps people firm in the church. The missionaries that come home and fall away are the ones that think they are "done" with their work, they don't need to share anymore. That's when they get into trouble.
So, I challenge you and Scott to give away 1 Book of Mormon this month to a friend that isn't a member! You don't need to convince them of anything, just explain why and how it helps you -- and give them the book!

The package sounds great. I'm glad you insured it, I'll try to be home today to receive it, apparently Elder Burbidge didn't receive a package two weeks ago -- but our neighbors might have :/ So I'm going to stay home and wait for the mail the next few days.

Could you have Brinn send some pictures from my 'July Riding' album on facebook? Elder Meira wants to see them!
What's meggs new address again?
Not much else happened this week, Les amo!
Talk to you soon! :D

-Elder Connerdude