¡Hola!
This week was a little disappointing because we had to postpone Francisco's
baptism, but I know that with some time he'll be ready.
Also, we had the opportunity to attend the temple! It was a great
experience to be able to meditate about the covenants I've made and how I can
improve and be more like Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I testify that the
temple is the House of the Lord and that if we attend frequently we will receive
strength and protection from on high, answers to our questions, and solutions to
our problems. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ know and love each one of us
perfectly and individually and always desire to help us if we come unto and obey
Them with a willing heart and mind.
Yesterday we had a meeting in the stake center and one of the Area
Seventies Elder Duarte came and spoke alongside President Vasquez. It was about
missionary work and the responsibility of the members. I really hope it helps to
change things and that the members will participate more actively in this great
work! It also helped me and Elder White to think about how we can improve. We've
been focusing on talking with as many people as we can and declaring our power
and authority to teach and baptize as President Vasquez taught us. Elder Duarte
shared a story of a missionary that impressed him who had a goal of receiving
1000 references in his last week in the mission. He got 1020! It really
impressed me too and made me think about how I can improve to have more that
love and urgency for this work.
I know the end is drawing near and we need to work harder now than we ever
have before, members and missionaries in all the world, to save the lost sheep
and bring them into the fold of the Good Shepard, Jesus Christ. He has called
ME and YOU to participate in The Work of
Salvation in this critical time to help all who are willing, to come
unto Christ and be saved through the merits, mercy, and grace of the Holy
Messiah. We are playing a literal role in The Gathering of Israel
in preparation for The Second Coming of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. If we do not participate in The Work of
Salvation (Missionary Work AND Temple Work) our exaltation may be at
stake. Each of us made solemn covenant when we were baptized to do so
(Mosiah 18:8-11). Each of you who has been to the temple also knows what
covenants you've made. If we work together, the Lord will pour out blessings and
His Spirit abundantly upon us and work miracles through us! Like Elder Duarte
said:"The Church is advancing like a train, we can stand and watch it go by, or
we can run and jump on!"
"Do You Love Me? Then Feed Sheep!"
"Are You Sleeping Through The Restoration?"
¡Levántate! ¡Podemos hacerlo ahora!
Love,
Elder San Diego
Elder San Diego and Elder White
Elder San Diego and Elder Llamacponcca
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