Hola familia and friends, this week was awesome, with GC and everything. We are seeing very much progress in the sector, so we are hoping for some good success soon. Oh ya and. . . NEW TEMPLE IN QUITO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We were going nuts over here. I was in the gringo room and we went crazy. I couldn't believe it. For everyone here it was a very joyful announcement, but i honestly feel a third will be announced before that one is finished. The work in Ecuador is going forward like crazy over here. The visit of Elder Holland had a pretty big impact on members and missionaries. We were super excited though. The district is looking good right now as well. I'm getting to that point where I feel like this is it. In April for stake conferences we only have one day to baptize so we are already putting dates that fall into May. I'm less than two weeks from starting the last change. It's starting to kind of set in that this is it. The good thing is this, we have so many people that could get baptized in May. I really want to end with a bang and there is a chance that it could be done. I'm hoping we can pull through. If not, well, I wont see how it comes out but I'll have given my best. The thought of it ending is horrible. I don't want to go home. This is the best life there is. Today we had a zone activity and I ate a bunch of little bugs. I challenged Elder Mcphie and it was awesome. I'm so sad right now. Elder Mcphie and I came to the mission together. I love that guy so much but last night he got transfers. I was super sad; we have had a ton of experiences together. I doubt I'll see him again. I was pretty sad last night but that's how the mission is I guess. I loved the talk by Elder Nelson in the priesthood session. I loved Elder Arnold's talk as well. As a missionary I've learned in a much clearer and personal way that the mission work that is done is not a casual thing that is done for experiences or service, though those are two parts of it. It is much more too me. It truly is the work of and All loving All powerful God who needs disciples that are willing to pay the price to bring back the lost sheep. I wish that people understood that when President Monson said Go to the rescue. He was right; we only go to the rescues. We do not rescue that is not our job. God does the rescuing, but he does it through faithful servants who pay the price to be at the right place at the right time no matter where that place be at whatever time that it may be. That is why we must always be ready and go without delay and never give. I know with out any doubt that angels are preparing these people. There are seen and unseen forces in this work, not just for missionaries, but for active members too, I know that all are truly called to the work though they may not wear a nametag to do so. I feel that if we know any one who fits the description of the "Lost Sheep" that alone qualifies us and calls us to honor the baptismal covenant and be witnesses of Christ at all times! I love this work, I love it with all my heart. I know these things are true. I love you guys and I'll talk to ya next week.
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AuthorThis blog is dedicated to Easton Nielson's mission to Ecuador Quito North Mission. Archives
March 2016
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