What up, what up… happy Monday
everyone, hope y’all are having a great start to February! Another fantastic
week down here in the good old Jesus Maria! This week was the last week of the
transfer, which is wild, especially with it being 7 weeks long! If you were
wondering about the title this week, it goes along those lines. This upcoming week I'll officially hit 18
months and only have 4 transfers left, time to grind! We found out transfer
news today, and I'll be getting Elder Smith! He's got the same amount of time
as me in the Mission, but I've never been super close to him or served around
him much, but I'm super excited, I’ve heard lots of good things! We've got a
lot of big stuff on the way here in the area, and we'll for sure have our hands
full this upcoming transfer. The Hermanas’
area, where we share the ward with, is closing.
That means our area is about to double in size, haha. I'm super excited because I know the Lord has
a plan for each one of his children and will continue to guide and direct us to
those who are ready!
We saw so many miracles this week
to end the transfer, including a ton of new people we're teaching, who are so
prepared and ready for the gospel! Mauricio, Vianney, Benjamin, Yola, Miguel,
and Frida, were all references that we received this week. With each we had some very Spirit-filled,
powerful lessons. It was amazing to
answer some of their deep questions and resolve doubts they've been carrying
for so long! Something that I've loved in studying the Doctrine and Covenants
this year, and teaching the restoration so many times, is that the Lord is
always willing to answer us, guide us, and give us the council that we need,
right when we need it! All 6 of these references are super excited to learn
more about the church and make covenants with God. A lot have already come to church! I'm so grateful to know that the Lord is right
beside us in this work, ready to bless us and provide us with so many miracles. I promise that whatever opposition you are
facing you can and will overcome with the Savior and you will receive so many
miracles, blessings, and eternal joy in your lives!
Finally, we had Leadership Council
on Friday at Pres' house, which never disappoints! Amazing food as always
(credit to Hermana Webb 🐐), Elder Valencia
and I gave a training about gaining the confidence of the members in the work,
and last, we learned a ton about teaching in the Saviors way! I realized that
there's a very big difference between being ‘called to the work’ and being ‘qualified
in the work!’ As we studied Doctrine and Covenants 4, I was able to see that to
be ‘called to the work’ we only need to have a desire to participate. While to be ‘qualified in the work’ we have
to constantly be seeking to develop Christlike attributes! I'm so grateful for
the perfect example our Savior set for us and his perfect, never-ending love! You guys are amazing, keep seeking to become
more like the Savior a little bit each day and he will do the rest! Love y’allll!!
Love, Elder McDonald
Word of the Week: Chuy
Merry (Jesus Maria) it's the slang way to say it haha
Invitation of the Month: SHARE
THE BOOK OF MORMON! This month I want to invite each of you each
day to find a way to share the Book of Mormon and your testimony of it! I promise it will change your life and the
lives of many people around you!
**Fire Food!**
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