Hola!
Transfers always bring about a lot of emotions! Yesterday at church, I already knew that I was going to be transferred, so it was hard to say goodbye to the Elizabeth Spanish Ward! I bore my testimony in Sacrament Meeting and expressed my love and gratitude for those in the congregation and for my Savior. I felt so blessed to have been raised by faithful parents and grandparents who are largely the reason that I can be out
here where I am right now! I have seen people's lives change dramatically here because of the Gospel, as well as in my past areas. Working with three people up to their baptisms in Elizabeth has been such a precious experience for me!
The night before Rosario's baptismal interview, we reviewed the interview questions with her. She said that she was good with all of them, but that she had been told that it would be okay for her not to pay a full 10% tithe. She asked us what we thought and we explained the commandment a little bit again. She said that that there was just no way that would be possible for her. My companion and I really relied on each other and the Spirit in that critical lesson. We shared personal experiences and reminded her of scriptures to help her realize that paying her tithing is really a matter of obedience and faith. Rosario's eyes were teary as she realized that living this commandment as well as the others is an opportunity to show her faith and true love for God, and she accepted. Rosario's example is incredible to me.
I am really looking forward to our mission's monthly focuses of consecration and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I can't wait to implement it more in my life! I am just praying that I can stay focused and motivated, love my new companion, and have success in my next area, which could possibly be my last!
here where I am right now! I have seen people's lives change dramatically here because of the Gospel, as well as in my past areas. Working with three people up to their baptisms in Elizabeth has been such a precious experience for me!
The night before Rosario's baptismal interview, we reviewed the interview questions with her. She said that she was good with all of them, but that she had been told that it would be okay for her not to pay a full 10% tithe. She asked us what we thought and we explained the commandment a little bit again. She said that that there was just no way that would be possible for her. My companion and I really relied on each other and the Spirit in that critical lesson. We shared personal experiences and reminded her of scriptures to help her realize that paying her tithing is really a matter of obedience and faith. Rosario's eyes were teary as she realized that living this commandment as well as the others is an opportunity to show her faith and true love for God, and she accepted. Rosario's example is incredible to me.
I am really looking forward to our mission's monthly focuses of consecration and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I can't wait to implement it more in my life! I am just praying that I can stay focused and motivated, love my new companion, and have success in my next area, which could possibly be my last!
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| This is a picture of the Elizabeth Zone! The English sisters and us are the only sisters, and we share an apartment. Crazy elders... ;) We have a good time and learn a lot and preach a lot of gospel! |
Love,
Hermana Martin
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