January 30, 2017
Howdy howdy!
Howdy howdy!
It
has been a marvelous week here in Badalona. I have felt so grateful for
my area, my companion, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We have received
so many blessings that we can't every count.
It
was wonderful to be at the worldwide training this past week. I learned
that we should always compare our day to the doctrine of Christ. Did we
have faith, did we change and repent, did we honor our covenants, did
we follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost, and did we give more today
than yesterday? I am excited for the mission changes and know that they
are inspired. I am so excited to get out and be a better servant of the
Lord.
Right now our most promising investigator is J. He is from Peru and has a baptismal date set for the 11th of February
although he might get baptized this week. He is seriously a miracle. We
found him searching for his sister, and we have taught him the first
three lessons, he has attended church, sports, and a baptismal service.
He is incredible. He has completely turned his life around. About a year
ago he was very depressed and didn't find purpose in his life. Now he
is vibrant, full of energy, and is wanting to learn. We are so excited
for him to take the next step of baptism.
This
week we saw the miracle of Baptism! M. took a leap of faith and
was baptized. We met her on the last day of the year and she was looking
for a change in her life, she accepted the invitation to be baptized
and quickly progressed. As the baptism grew close, we learned of a
concern that she had that would prevent her from being baptized. We left
it up to her and the Lord, and when we returned she said that although
it was hard, she knew she couldn't live without God in her life, and she
was baptized. The service was wonderful, we did all we could to keep it
reverent, considering there was a youth dance going on below. I am so
astounded by the faith of these strong converts, they give hope to the
future of the church in Spain.
For
preparation day we hiked the famous Monserrat!!! I took many
pictures!!!! It was an absolute blast!!! A great last preparation day
with Elder Maurer!!! It was a steep hike, but well worth it!!
This
is a big week coming up, the last week of Elder Maurer. We have big
plans this week to help him finish the mission with a bang! We are
excited for another week of hard work, blessings, and miracles!
Transfers
will be wild, have no idea what's going to happen. Big changes in the
mission schedule, longer preparation day, and different key indicators,
it should be fun. Also, this week we have a mission tour with Elder
Kearon of the Seventy!! It will be great!! We are in charge of getting
72 Dominos pizzas, pepperoni all the way!!! So excited!!!
So
happy to be a missionary! Sounds like the family is doing great,
congratulate Allie for me!! Thank you for figuring out my housing
situation, whatever you need else you need from me, I am on it!
Love you so much, have a great week!
Elder Kade Jay Tyson
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