Hey family and friends,
A lot went on this week. And right now there are 3 elders behind me waiting to use this computer so I'm gonna have to skip some things. I had exchanges with another companionship this week which was really fun. That was all English work which was different and I was more outgoing, but I managed to start up some chit-chat with two Mexicans. The Spanish continues to get better. I understood a lot yesterday at church, which is the real testing grounds. Three hours of native Spanish :)
Friday we had the mission tour and it was absolutely wonderful. We talked about simple things but took them deeper. Things like prayer and church and the scriptures. Those three things are so critical for us to give our attention to. The Spirit was really helping me learn from that conference. With all the missionaries that met up there, our mission vehicle coordinator gave us a brand new 2011 Corolla with 43 miles on it. Then on the way home, we got in an accident with a 60-yr-old woman. It was more of a side-swipe so no one was hurt. But it took a while to sort out and now we're on bikes. But bikes I think are actually more excting. Saturday was a blast on bikes. There are more opportunites to stop and talk to people. One lady stopped us and asked for a pamphlet. She and her daughter are trying to get on the right path. She would be taught by the English elders so we gave her their number. It's exciting to see people ready and eager to learn the Gospel. Which brings me to my next exciting note. There is a family we're teaching that came to a cultural fiesta Friday night (with hundreds of people and tons of Latin American food) and had a great time. They also came to church yesterday and really enjoyed it. They helped teach us during Gospel Principles by sharing testimony and explaining principles on tithing! They are so ready and humble.
Friday we had the mission tour and it was absolutely wonderful. We talked about simple things but took them deeper. Things like prayer and church and the scriptures. Those three things are so critical for us to give our attention to. The Spirit was really helping me learn from that conference. With all the missionaries that met up there, our mission vehicle coordinator gave us a brand new 2011 Corolla with 43 miles on it. Then on the way home, we got in an accident with a 60-yr-old woman. It was more of a side-swipe so no one was hurt. But it took a while to sort out and now we're on bikes. But bikes I think are actually more excting. Saturday was a blast on bikes. There are more opportunites to stop and talk to people. One lady stopped us and asked for a pamphlet. She and her daughter are trying to get on the right path. She would be taught by the English elders so we gave her their number. It's exciting to see people ready and eager to learn the Gospel. Which brings me to my next exciting note. There is a family we're teaching that came to a cultural fiesta Friday night (with hundreds of people and tons of Latin American food) and had a great time. They also came to church yesterday and really enjoyed it. They helped teach us during Gospel Principles by sharing testimony and explaining principles on tithing! They are so ready and humble.
In the MTC I set a goal to read the New Testament in 40 days and I finally finished it last Saturday. That was exciting for me. Also exciting was the two dreams I had this week in which I participated in conversations in Spanish. It was nice :)
Someday this week we had an appointment with a new investigator. Usually his huge rottweiler is locked up in the backyard barking like no other, but when we pulled up, he was roaming the front yard...so we didn't dare go inside the gate. But we said a prayer and stepped out up to the gate. The dog wasn't barking at all and was just mozying around. We saw the backdoor light turn on so I shouted out, "Eduardo!" A minute later he came outside and talked to us. Unfortunately, his Jehovah's Witness brother who owns the house won't let us meet with him. But it was helpful for us to make contact with him. And the moment we stepped away from the fence the dog started up barking like he usually is. It may not sound significant, but in reality it was an obvious miracle. God is guiding us in His work. May he do the same for all of you.
Much love,
Elder Joshua Gathro
P.S.- Happy Halloween!!!
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