Today was transfers, and I have a new zone! Well...
somewhat. Elder Fabila and I are staying together in Zárate, but there were 4
missionaries from the zone who finished their missions and a few others who got
transferred, so it is a pretty new zone. We are so excited to stay together in
this zone and excited to have a lot of success together!
This past week was somewhat of a challenge in that we talked
with a lot of people but no one wanted to progress in the gospel. We were going
to have 2 baptisms on Saturday but they both decided not to get baptized at the
last minute, so that was a bit disappointing. Oh well. There are more people
that the Lord has prepared waiting for us! If there is something that I have
learned in the mission, it is to be optimistic. Every day we are rejected. Most
of the people tell us "no." However, all of the "nos" are
worth it when someone says "sí." I know that the Lord is guiding this
work and that He will guide us towards those chosen children of His, all we
have to do is live worthy of the guidance of the Spirit and work diligently.
I had a couple of cool experiences this past week. On Sunday
Julio received the Priesthood. It was a really special experience for
the whole family, and they are still progressing really well towards their
sealing goal. I love them so much! On Sunday we had the despedidas in San
Fernando and I saw Joel from Pablo Nogués. He was a less-active 20 year-old. We worked a lot with him about 10 months ago and on
Sunday he hugged me and said, "thanks to you guys, I'm preparing my papers
to serve a mission." I also got to see Ana who we baptized in Chacabuco
about 2 months ago, and her parents are getting married on Febuary 25th and are
going to get baptized!
It's a good day to be a missionary. Que la fuerza les
acompañe.
Much love,
Elder John William Garrett
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