Solid week. I really enjoyed being able to work with my
companions Elder Andrade and Elder Bradbury. One of the things we came up with
this last week to really light up the area was "Bulldozer mode".
Basically, one Elder goes on one side of the street and knocks doors, and
another likewise on the other side, while the last Elder goes down the center
of the street, contacting and talking to the people. It worked pretty well, and
in the week we were able to find 40 people that accepted a book of Mormon and a
visit from the missionaries.
Oh ya, one fun fact that I forgot to mention last week was
that Boca and River (two of the biggest Soccer teams here) played, and we were
in the Villa teaching a lesson right before the game ended. While we were
teaching, River scored a goal, and the world went crazy, with everyone
screaming "GOOOAAAALLLL!!!!" And shooting guns in the air (And then a
bunch of people started fighting) hahaha! I missed the Villa so much.
Well, also in the news, I have a new companion to come with
me to Boulogne. His name´s Elder Lucas (From Guatamala). He´s been in the
mission for about a year now, so we´re going to be working strong these last 3
weeks before I leave! Honestly, I just want to use well this last bit of time
that I have left in the mission. There is still much to do!
one of the things that I was pondering this week was
Doctrine and Covenants 4:
1 Now behold, a marvelous work is about to come
forth among the children of men.2 Therefore, O ye that embark in
the service of God, see that yeserve him with all your heart,
might, mind and strength, that ye may stand blameless before God at
the last day.3 Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye
are called to the work;4 For behold the field is white
already to harvest; and lo, he that thrusteth in his sickle with his
might, the same layeth up in storethat he perisheth not, but bringeth
salvation to his soul;5 And faith, hope, charity and love,
with an eye single to the gloryof God, qualify him for
the work.6 Remember faith, virtue,
knowledge, temperance, patience,brotherly kindness, godliness,
charity, humility, diligence.7 Ask, and ye shall
receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Amen.
Basically, the thought that comes to my mind while I read
this is of consecration. When we dedicate ourselves to something, we can´t hold
back. It doesn´t mean we need to be constantely perfect, but we do have to do
our best. We can´t be on the fence. I just want to invite you all that as you
dedicate yourselves (And continue dedicating yourselves) to the Lord, that you
may take the decision to hold nothing back. Don´t let fear, laziness, or doubt
cloud your minds. Today is the day to consecrate ourselves. I know that this is
the work of the Lord. The church is true. The scriptures that the Lord has
revealed unto us (Including the Book of Mormon) are true. I love this Gospel,
and I love my Savior. Continue with Steadfastness in the Lord Jesus Christ.
-Elder Holtry
A protein shake that
Elder Bradbury and I made with Milk, eggs, protein powder, lettuce, peanut
butter, and some other good stuff :)
Back to the Villa (Of José León Suárez)
Crossing the plains
Tirando basura no mas...
Mas de la Villa
The workout gear in the aparment (There were extra boxes of
the Book of Mormon, so Elder Bradbury made this! hahaha)
Us crossing a "bridge"
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