Heyoooooo!! How's everyone's week been? Hope you all are doing super well and having a great start to the Christmas season! It was a little bit of a weird week, workwise here haha, but we still saw a ton of miracles and had a blast through it all! I really only got 1 and a half days in my area and doing actual missionary work which was not that fun, it felt sooo weird, haha. That's because this week we not only had Zone Conference, but I also had to go to Aguascalientes again to renew my Mexican residency which took up a good chunk. Everything went well and it went way faster than a year ago, so I've got nothing to complain about, I'm officially Mexican, again, haha!
We also had our Christmas Zone Conference
which is always the best one of the year! It was so special to focus on the
true gift that is our Savior Jesus Christ and all that He has done and
continues to do for us! Something that really stood out to me was how much the
people during that time, especially his parents, Mary and Joseph, truly
sacrificed so much, because they knew it would all be so worth it! I testify
that because of our Savior's birth, and his following miracles and atoning
sacrifice, I and every single one of us can find true and lasting joy! Because
of Him, we can have the gift of hope, forgiveness, joy, healing, and peace! I
know that my Savior lives, that this is His church, and that this is the
perfect time to share that light, truth, and blessings with everyone around us!
It was also a ton of fun to see all the old companions, friends, and President
and Hermana Webb! I could never have guessed just how much of a blessing these
people would be in my life and just how much joy, laughter, and memories that
they would bring!
The highlight of the week was the
baptism of our friend Javier! He is so amazing and such an amazing disciple of
Jesus Christ! Six weeks ago he came to
the church with his brother after being in a rehab facility for over a year,
having battled for a super long time with drugs and lots of addictions. It's
been so special to see how the light of the gospel has entered into his life and
to see the atonement truly working and changing people's lives! Now, Javier is
always smiling and looks like he's truly found his purpose and hope again. I'm
so grateful for his amazing faith and the amazing blessing to help him and
other children of our Heavenly Father come home to Him!
Love you guys tons and hope it's
another great week!
Love, Elder McDonald
Word of the Week: Villancico
(Christmas Carols) Another favorite part of zone conference was
the Christmas concert it's always a highlight!
Invitation of the Month: WHO
IS JESUS CHRIST? What have you learned about the Savior this past
week? How have you come closer to Him? I have seen my love and appreciation for
His sacrifice grow so much!
**Paintin' a school / Elder Schmullinnnnn / Elder HARO/ Elder Whitty**
**The MTC District all together**
** Lego Mariachi/ President and Hermana Webb**
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