Well i got stuck in my cinder block oven of a house Sunday Monday
and Tuesday because carnival is supposed to be crazy and dangerous outside and
it did not even seem that crazy outside, we were asked to study the entire time
so that is what i did and it was ok but it was not to fun being cooped up all
day. i am also in the same area with the same companion, we did not have any
changes the difference is that our ward received two missionaries more so we are
looking for a new house because our house is really small. sadly the baptisms we
had this past week did not get baptized but two of which are planing on
baptizing this week with two more for sure and a 3rd if his mom gives him
permission. so we will see how that goes. this week has been really tiring we
have been looking for more people with out too much success. i feel that this
next week will be better though and we will be able to find a lot more
people. Our mission goal is to reach 600 baptisms for a month, so far we've only reached 400.
in my studies this week i finished 4th Nephi and that really was a cool
chapter. you see the opportunity the people had to see so much peace in the land
and it was great to see that prosperity that we can also have if we are obedient
to the commandments of the lord. it is great to be able to see the great progress
that this ward is making as well it now has the opportunity for four missionaries
and the church attendance is skyrocketing it has gone from 60 to almost 100 in 3
months which is a great change. we all need to make sure we are heading to the
commandments of the lord and we can receive even more blessings.
love Elder McCammon
Question and Answer:
Mostly we talked about what he wants in his next package and he has been concerned about me and the politicking I get myself into here!!! I asked if he'd been reading the Book of Mormon in Spanish? He said it was hard at first but it has gotten easier. (is that a yes, or a not really but I try?)
These are a conversation with him and his dad.
Have you been able
to see any cool things on your P-days lately? Any hikes or sites that you have
been to?
Well make sure you
get out and do some cultural things. Are you still collecting the banana
stickers? Work hard, but make sure you take advantage of the culture. You may
not get an opportunity to return, so make some memories. Good ones, but
memories.
I liked your
picture you sent of the big banana stalk that you bought for a few dollars.
That is the type of pictures that you want to take. Make sure you are in the
pictures as well as scenery. How are the sunsets? I thought the sunsets were
cool in Japan because the smog and buildings made for some cool colors and
angles. There is not to much of sunset here it goes from light to
dark almost like a light switch there are some days with sunsets but not all, but
i will make sure i start taking more pictures and send them since i have stopped
carrying my camera every where i have almost forgotten it a little. but i have to
go dad i love you lots. chao
pray
for
Avelina Alarcon
(Girl, baptism 15 March, 14 years) needs to be more animated for baptism, she is
not 100 percent sure yet
Nicol Alarcon (Girl,
baptism 15 March, 13 Years) needs to be more animated for baptism, she is not
100 percent sure yet
Steven Arevalo (Boy,
baptism 15 March, 9 Years) his grandma is member of the church and is excited
that he will be able to be baptized like her
Julio Espinosa (Boy,
baptism 15 March, 26 Years) he is very smart and knows a lot and is very ready
for his baptism
Jesus Anzules (Boy,
baptism 15 March, 14 Years) needs permision from his parents
Tamara (Girl, 19
Years) that she can have the ablility to come to church
Ariel (Boy, 9
Years) that his parents will give him permission to keep coming to
church.
It so great to read about all the parts of the Mission! Hope all is well! If you are ever in Salt Lake let's do lunch!! It would be fun to know you!
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