March 23, 2015

Well there goes another week just like that. Hermana Guzman and I are working pretty hard here in Tunuyán. We had a zone conference this week(my first one!) and it was wonderful! I always love receiving inspired counsel from the president and the other leaders. We have a bunch of new tools and initiatives that we are starting and it is really cool to see how the president receives counsel and revelation specifically for this mission to help the people that live in this area of the Lord's vineyard. The new initiative we are starting is called "the tool of the harvest" and it's really bold. Basically, we knock on a door, eplain that we are representatives of Jesus Christ and that he has sent us here to leave a blessing of peace in their home, and then they let us in, we say a prayer with them, ask for a referral and that we can come back and teach them, and then we're out! It helps gain the confidence and explain our purpose a lot clearer than other approaches and ways we have been using. It's awesome, and it requires a little bit more boldness and faith, so that's always good right?

Other than that, pretty normal week. My body is adjusting still because Tunuyán is a lot bigger than Malargüe, and we are usually always sprint walking to our appointments. My companion is so short, like probably 4 foot 9, but she walks so fast! haha, it's kind of funny and I would laugh if I wasn't sprinting to catch up.

We had an investigator come to church this week! por fin! We contacted her family on Saturday (they were a referral) and talked to them, and they are so prepared to receive the gospel, it's amazing. They are a family of 9, two parents, seven kids from 20 years to 9 years. And the oldest daughter came to church with us! So, we are going back to teach them and I just know that they are going to get baptized all 9 of them!

I am really excited for general conference and I hope everyone else is too! There are rumors that they are going to announce the temple of Mendoza! But I guess we will see. 

This week I was studying in Alma 31, and where it talks about the Zoramites. The reason they fell into error was because they weren't keeping the comandments! So, keep the commandments and you will always be safe!

Alrighty then, I love you all! Have a great week! 

Love,

Hermana Pyper