Hello, Family,
Well this week was a lot faster and better than the past week… Hahaha we actually got to sleep on a normal sleeping schedule. Elder Mayberry and I are getting along great and getting the hang of things now as companions! This week had some great experiences in our sector and just being able to study the scriptures.
First off, this Sunday we had Stake Conference and it was amazing. One of the Seventy came, Elder Guardia from Venezuela! Wow! He was unbelievable! He got everyone super excited and gave an amazing talk about missionary work, as well as President and Hermana Murphy. They did an amazing job on their talks. We were a little sad to see that Giulliana didn’t come. I’ll explain why later… But we were able to see Aldair, Jhonny, Miguel, and all my converts there, especially because Sofia brought her sister Cynthia!! We have been trying to teach Cynthia for a very long time but she is either always working or hasn’t been very interested… BUT she came this week and loved it. The closing hymn made her cry. So we are excited to be able to start teaching her again!! Such a miracle! We were, also, able to present Aldair and Jhonny to president. Aldair mentioned that he has desires to serve a mission!! Such an amazing day!!
This Tuesday we had Zone Conference, as well, and we focused a lot on Book of Mormon and the power that it has. More importantly, we focused on doing the small and simple things like it says in Alma 37:41 “…por motive de que se efectuaron estos Milagros por medios pequeños, se les manifestaron obras marvillosas.” Super to understand and put in practice the small things into our lives, because they will créate everyday miracles. One of those small things that we can do is read the Book of Mormon, so it tied in perfect to Zone Conference!
As well, this week we were able to pass by some of our investigators. With Aldair, we were able to talk about the commandments and the importance of living them. He told us that it shouldn’t be too big of a problem for him to live the Word of Wisdom, but he is a little scared for his baptism. He asked us to keep him in his prayers and help him remember to read the scriptures so that he can be baptized on the 13th of October! As well, we passed by Jhonny and wow he is doing great! He has been reading every night with his daughter on the phone. In his prayer, he asked God to bless him so that he could be baptized. So amazing!
This Thursday, I had interchanges with Elder Soto, my best friend. We had so much fun. While we were contacting people's houses, we decided to ask them if we could sing them a hymn. Some of them told us yes and we just starting singing to them at their door haha so fun! As well, we stopped by Guilliana, and she was so sad. She has been struggling super bad in her job, in her family life, and basically every aspect of her life. And wow we taught one of the best lessons that I have ever seen to her. We taught about the importance of the gospel and that the gospel is supposed to bring us happiness IF we truly live it, IF! But she just told us how grateful she was after that. She could be reminded of the importance of our message. Super cool experience!!
That was basically it this week. Super good week. It's always good to hear that BYU is winning again. Love how every sports team I love is killing it while Im here in Ecuador!!! SO COOL!! Lets go Red Sox, BYU, Jazz, and Eagles!! Haha But I invite you guys to look for something to do this week so that you can bless other's lives with the Gospel. Look for those who are not members of the church and try and bless their life in some ways. Or set a goal to try and give away one Book of Mormon every single month! There are people that need it, and you guys need to be the ones to help them!!
As well, some of my favorite members, Humberto and Katiusca, are getting sealed in the temple this week, which is one of the coolest things I’ve ever heard. They invited me to come, but obviously I cant because the temple is in Guayaquil, which is about eight hours away. But, wow! I am so beyond excited for them!
Love, Elder Copeland
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