This weekend we had stake conference. IT WAS
AMAZING! Elder Pino from the Seventy came. He is hilarious. To open up, he
explained how we served a mission in Argentina and when he got there everyone
asked him if he was from Venezuela. With much pride he answered yes and then
they would all immediately reply, its because you sound like the people on all
the novelas. As we were all laughing he then clarified that if was not for the
language but for the accent. I don’t know if any of you will find that funny
but it just about killed me. Ok anyways, getting back to business. On Saturday
night we had the adult session but it was also open to youth 12 and above and
all missionaries. So we were able to go. It was fantastic! All about my
favorite topic, missionary work!!! He was talking about the Lord's way of doing
missionary work. Honestly, this stake is all so excited. The stake president
even stood up and said that he could sense that every person there in that room
has had a name come into their mind and you need to work with the missionaries
to help that person come unto Christ. It was powerful.
We unfortunately had to drop Maria
Gutierrez. We had a really awesome family home evening with her and the Gaytans
on Monday and she seriously felt the spirit- just like she always does. She
just told us she needs space for a little. She knows its true though so she
will come back soon. She is being attacked from all sides and really just needs
prayers. Please pray for her!!!
We also had zone conference this week. It
really just hit me in that conference that we are all representatives of Jesus
Christ. It made me love all these people that I serve with even more. I am so
thankful for the mission because not only have a met all these stellar people
from Houston, but I am had the opportunity to meet and work with amazing
missionaries. I just love all these new found forever friends. It makes me so
happy! It is unlike anything else to know that we are all united in our
Father's business.
I am also so grateful for my mission because
I can see how I am converting more to my Savior. And thank goodness because I
have realized that the conversion required for those who wish to enter in the
Celestial Kingdom is far more than I ever thought. It is more than merely
testifying of the truth. I am so grateful that God has placed the way for me to
become what He wants me to become. I am understanding more that it is not just
knowing the right words to say in a given situation but understanding the words
that you say.
Interesting point of view, remember that
Satan does not have a veil like we do. Therefore, he remembers how amazing we
are. When you feel down, remember why and where that comes from! He works
hardest on those valiant and pure souls. He knows who you were and he will do
everything to keep you from remembering and feeling your divine worth.
Also pray for Carol and Francisco that they
will take advantage of the free wedding we are having the 21st. Also pray
Yesenia and Keishla will be ready for baptism on the 15th- we are pushing it
back.
I know that the Savior wants us to be
powerful. I know that God can give us great power. I know that I have
been given power not only in my mission, but throughout my whole life; the
extent I don’t even comprehend in this moment. I am grateful I have a Heavenly
Father whose only desire is my return back to Him.
Love you all! Sorry this is all so random.
But I am so scatterbrained right now. This was a good week! Real hard but we
are not giving up. We are having spiritual experiences here in Louetta so we
must be doing something right. The results will one day come!
Keep Smiling,
Hermana Parry
PS. WORK WITH YOUR WARD MISSIONARIES NOW!!!!
That is the Lord's way. The work is hastening is not a catch phrase. Its real.
Get to work. There are souls that need to be fed.
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