We were able to start teaching a man named David that we have been trying to set up lessons with for quite a while. His wife is a recent convert, and they have two sons. One of the sons became a member with the mom, and the other son isn't incredibly open to the Gospel yet. It was really cool though, because David was talking about getting sealed to his family and everything. We were able to set a baptismal date with him for January 4th, 2013! It is so exciting to be in this area, because we have multiple people that are preparing for baptism. Bob and Lois are some of the others that are looking forward to baptism. Bob is still waiting on getting cleared by the doctor in order to be baptized. Because of his 4-way bypass surgery, he still isn't able to be completely immersed in water yet.
We were able to have the Castillo family to all 3 hours of Church this week for the first time! It was really exciting, because the Young Men were able to take the son and have him participate in the youth classes. The mom was able to meet people in Relief Society, and she told one of the members that she will see her next week! We haven't been able to meet with them a ton the past couple of weeks, but we are hoping to be able to get over there more often.
So there is a sick bug going around that a ton of people have been getting. It started with one of the other Elders, and it has circulated until it finally got to me. I was hoping it would pass me up, but it had a different idea! It isn't too bad though, and I think I am getting over it.
So the people in the Tempo Park ward feed us incredibly well. I have already gained at least 10 pounds since I have been on my mission. If I keep going at this rate I will need to get some new clothes pretty soon! I'm working on becoming a world-class jump-rope artist though, so no need to worry.
A scripture that I read this week that I REALLY like is Moroni 7:37. "...it is by faith that miracles are wrought; and it is by faith that angels appear and minister unto men; wherefore, if these things have ceased wo be unto the children of men, for it is because of unbelief, and all is vain." If we have the faith, then the Spirit will touch the hearts of the people that God is preparing to receive His Gospel. This doesn't just require the faith of the missionaries though. It involves all the people that are a part of the work of God, which is every member of the Church. The Gospel has blessed our lives, so we have to have the faith that it can and will bless other people's lives as well! God has prepared us so we are able to share the Gospel with his prepared children, so we should all strive to live up to the divine potential that our Father in Heaven has in store for us.
Hope you all have an awesome week!
Love,
Elder Ethan Nielsen
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