This week was a good one - I really feel good about
what we`re doing here in Bocas. The area is finally starting to show some
investigators and I'm confident we'll have the area's first baptism soon (this
area has never baptized since opening).
Before
I tell you why I'm confident, I need to first tell you all of the EXCELLENT
news I received this past week. 1) I don't know if you guys remember when I
always used to talk about Monica? She was an investigator I had in
Penonome..... well, she got baptized!!! And her little brothers have fechas,
too!! It made me so dang happy. Also just a testimony builder to me that God's
children get baptized on His time, not ours, and that also, we missionaries are
sent here especially to help certain people. Cuz dang! I did everything in my
power to get that family in the water w/ Elderes Castejon and Aguirre, and to
no avail! Then, President put Hermanas in that area, and BAM! They decide to
get baptized. Everyone has got there special time and situation. I was really
happy to see the fruits of our labors finally blossom...... secondly 2) Do you
remember la Hermana Emilvia?? From Juan Diaz? That made that Indian dress I
sent home?? Well, I called her this past week, and....... she's getting ready
to take out her ENDOWMENTS!!!! She is waiting to complete her one year mark in
the church so that she can take out her endowments!! It's coming up soon, too!
Within the next month! I REALLY wanna be able to attend the session with her if
I can, but I'm currently on the other side of the country, so that makes things
a little tough. Also, her grandson, Ariel (baptized him with Elder Stegelmeier) is
very active in the church is thinking about a mission within the next year or
two!! MAN! Isn'
Allright
so I gotta tell y'all right quick about la hermana Maria. She is so great!! We
got a baptismal date with her this week for the 22nd of September!! We
originally talked about it for the 14th, but then she asked if she could change
it cuz her birthday is the 22nd!!! Ah! She's been investigating the church for
almost 2 years now, and she's finally going forward with the decision to get
baptized!! Again, every missionary is sent to help certain people. God is so
good to permit us to help His children in special ways! In the lesson where we
put the fecha especially, I completely felt the whole thing guided by The
Spirit. I felt that when I talked, it was just the power of The Spirit of God
working through me - like I was literally just the instrument. Being a tool in
The Lord's hands really is an incredible thing. So ya, keep your eyes peeled
for Changuinola 3's first baptism come September! Si Dios quiere, pasará.
You've always gotta remember to approach every baptismal date humbly - cuz it's
not you that is getting the baptism - it's all on The Lord`s time! Humility.
Among
other news, we met and visited a guy this week who's inactive in our area....
man it was the saddest thing. Such a great guy, who has simply let go of the
iron rod of faith, so to speak. He's having a hard time believing the basic
principles of the doctrine such as José Smith, Libro de Mormon, etc. It's so
sad! We`re tryin' to help the guy. Dear Eduardo Williams. We gotta utilize the
gift of faith!!
Well,
I would write more if I could, but I'm all out of time today. I was thrilled to
see you guys had a fun time at Timp. Such a great memory I have with you and
Dave, Mom. I'm gonna take my wife there too. Also, Katie, I can`t believe
you've got your driving permit. ¡¡¡TEN CUIDADO!!! (Be careful)
Love
you all! Have a great week.
Love,
Elder
Clarke
P.S....
attached some pics of our P-day today.
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