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| Baptism of Aylin! |
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| Elder Villar and his wife. |
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| All the young women came to support her too! :) |
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| Moving! |
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| District pic! |
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| The short elder is our district leader. Don't ask why he is doing that sign, idk... |
Wow, the time is flying by so fast here and its crazy just everything that has happened here in Peru this past year that ive been here. This week was a better week.
First off, last pday we moved houses!! seriously one of the most stressful things ive done here in my mission haha but it was a success. The sister from the other ward in our zone lived in our area, so they moved to there areas, and we moved to there house because its in a members house (3rd floor) and its bigger and better. And we ran out of time on Pday so we have slowly been unpacking all week long and cleaning etc (like in the nights as we get ready for bed). But Its actually a way better house and so we are happy. Also we were REALLY greatful for the elders who helped us move on there pday. because we couldnt have done it without them. We used a trailer from a member that helped us out.
I also read an amazing talk entitled Fear not, I am with thee by Pres. Uctdorf about easter and missionary work and one part that I loved was a story about an elder serving and his moto was *I am a disciple of christ, and I fear no man* and its so true! We should not be scared to spread the gospel! And it doesnt even matter if they accept or not, the most important thing is that we try. We must give them the opption, because we never know if they will accept or not unless we ask. This applies to all of you as well. As member missionaries. Talk to family and friends starting with
*Do you like to read? I have a book that talks about Jesus Christ and when he came here to America. Did you know that Jesus Christ came to America* etc and get into the conversation about how 2 friends (the missionaries) can give them this book (the book of mormon) and meet with them. And talk about how they can bless there families. This is basically what weve been working with members and it totally works! That was revelation from president. So go talk to your friends and family who arent members and share the gospel with them! (I know its a little harder in Utah, but its still possible!) :)
This week we also Aylins BAPTISM!!! She was so excited but also really nervous but as we talked in the bathroom before, she said *Im so nervous, but I know this is the right thing to do.* her testimony is so strong already and Im pretty sure she wants to serve a mission too! She was a reference from a member and had to wait 2 months to be baptism because she is now the only member in her family. We are so happy for her and so excited for the dicisions she is making to follow jesus christ. Also it was cool because she had her ¨friends dad¨ baptize her which was Elder Villar, who is a member of the 70 :) the other elders that share our chapel were a little start struck haha but Elder Villar is super nice and was happy to do it. We got permission to move her baptism date one week earlier so he could do it. His family lives in our ward.
Well, as we teach and find and teach as we find we have ups and downs and basically like I always say the mission is a roller coaster. Its hard, and discouraging at some points, but then so happy and comfortable at others, so even though its not always sunny days, its so worth it. If any of you are thinking about a mission, DO IT! you will not regret it!
I know this church is true and I know that the book of mormon is true!! Keep reading it everyday! It will change your life for the better. I love you all and i am so greatful for your support and love.
Have a beautiful week!
Love, Hna Smoot
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