This week proved to be a good one for us here in Lirquen. So I'm gonna start off by rewinding a bit to last week. So I forgot to write about it, but last Sunday we had an awesome noche de hoga (family home evening) with Karinas family about the temple. It was super spiritual, and we made them a cool picture for them, with the temple, their family and stuff. It was really cool. They're such a cool family, I love them a ton. So that was last Sunday. So now for this week.
So on Tuesday we got to teach Coni and Scarlet, one was at the family home evening we did last week. Both are really cool and receptive, and want to keep listening. So we'll see what happens there. On both Wednesday and Thursday, Elder Strong had a training in the mission home, with the other new missionaries from the last 2 cambios. So he got to go there, and I was with Elder Wilhelm from Penco centro. On Wednesday we went to his sector and worked there. It was a good day. So Elder Strongs training got out at 5 o'clock. But what happened was, well seeing as how it was 7 new missionaries trying to get home alone, they got lost on the way, and they ended up getting home at about 8 oclock, haha. So that was pretty funny. Then on Thursday they went back to they're training and me and Elder Wilhelm worked here in Lirquen. That also went good, and the noobs got back here without difficulties that day.
Friday was a good day as well. We had a super busy day planned here in Lirquen, but I had to go to the Zone leaders sector on a minicambio to do some interviews. So another day out of my sector, but it went well nonetheless. I got to do one interview for the Zls, the 2nd one fell through. Saturday was pretty busy. In the morning we went and taught Karina, and there we found out that Evelyn, her mom, smokes :( But she wants to stop so were gonna help her out there. Then in the afternoon, Elisa had her baptismal interview. A brief pause to talk a little more about Elisa. So she has been progressing very well. She has not been sure on her receiving an answer that the church is true though. She has a hard time recognizing it. For example, she has felt considerably more comfortable about the religion through the past 3 weeks, and now reads and prays everyday. Another thing: she started halfway keeping the word of wisdom, not drinking tea or coffee. then she told us during the week about how she had drank a bit and smoked, but felt really bad. So then she stopped doing those things, and a day later, she found work shes been looking for for a long time. She recognizes that it could be God answering her prayers, but just isn't sure. So she had her interview; she passed, but was still not sure about doing it. Then Sunday came around.
On sunday our only investigator in church was Elisa. A side note, Elder Strong and I sang a special number in sacrament (I even sang a it alone, can you believe it?) and we gave talks. Well, I didn't give mine, because we ran out of time. But then after, we went to Elisas house. She then told us that Saturday after the interview, a little bit later in the day, she felt a very strong feeling in her heart and in her mind, and she knew she had to be baptized, and she told us she decided she is going to do it this Sunday the 28th!! I was sooo happy when I heard her say that, and Elder strong was smiling so big when she did. It's so amazing hearing that someones prayer was answered. So were very excited for that.
Today has been a relaxing day. In the morning we went and played some futbol, and were just taking the day off here in Lirquen. Now this upcoming week are changes, and I have no idea if I'm staying or going. Well see what happens. I kind of feel like my time is winding down here in Lirquen, but we'll see next week. Thanks for everything, I love the work, the church is obviously true. I'll talk to you next week!
Elder Ryan Mayberry
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