On Monday morning, we found out about changes. I'm leaving the area! I've been here for 24 weeks, so it's definitely my time to head out. I really have loved it here in El Caminero. It's amazing to see how much the people trust in the missionaries and really grow attached to them. It'll be hard to say goodbye to the recent converts, investigators, and the friends I've made within the ward, but it's for my good. I'm excited to meet new people and more of Guatemala!
Two super cool experiences happened yesterday.
1) While walking down a street to an appointment, we were talking and just carrying on. Then I felt a super strong impression to knock on a door. It was odd because we weren't knocking any doors, just walking. So, of course, I knocked. The guy said he didn't have any time to listen because he was super busy. I asked if we could help and he gratefuly accepted. He was with his wife, daughter, and 14 year old son trying to lift a huge cabinet to the second floor. But they couldn't take the stairs so they had to lift it from the outside with cables. After a monstrous fight and exertion of energy, we succeeded! Then they accepted to listen to us. It turned out that we found a FAMILY of 5 baptisms all because we helped them with service, all because I followed the impressions of the Spirit. At the end, they had super good questions. What does it say in the Book of Mormon? Are there sister missionaries? What is the Plan of Salvation for y'all? Oh yea!!
2) The Lord took note that I listened to the Spirit, so decided to bless me again to see if I really was paying attention. While with a recent converts and faithful members, we were talking about Family History. The member had us read DyC 128:15. What a doozey to understand-especially in Spanish (since I've never read it in English). But, he asked me to explain what was happening in this verse. I put DyC 84:85 to the test and treasured up the words of eternal life. I then opened my mouth with no idea what to say. But I started talking and felt an overwhelming of the Spirit. When I had given my part, everybody understood clearly what the scripture was saying and what I said. I love the Spirit!! Two great experiences within 2 hours. Fantastic.
I can't believe that Christmas is in like 2 weeks. Crazy! I'm about to pass the 7 month mark on Sunday. It's going to be a little hard because I'll be entering into a new area and won't be knowing anybody. Hopefully, I'll be going somewhere where the people treat this poor white kid alright. ;)
I have made a study of Satan a little bit this past week. It has been wonderful. It really is a good idea to know exactly how he works to be able to over come him. I think I'll write it out and send it. I don't have to much time right now and I don't have my notes either.
I'll be sending a letter home of Patience. Use it often. I think it will help. With this also, you can type it up and put it on my blog or Facebook or something to help the greater good of mankind.
I really have loved my studies of the scriptures. It's crazy the things I'm learning and what I'm able to apply and what I'm able to remember when teaching. The other day, I made a good study of Alma 32. I. Love. This. Chapter. Especially verses 13-16 and 27-29 and 40-end. Read the chapter, it's good stuff.
I hope all is going well with the reading of the Book of Mormon. I hope all is going well with introducing non-members to the missionaries (you've got 15 days to do so). I hope all is going well with prayers every night. I hope that we're putting our best foot forward in attending church.
The Church is true. Jesus is the Christ. He lives.
--Elder Hunt
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