Well as you can see by that subject of this email that it is starting to warm up here. Today we hit 90 degrees and it made me remember how much I hate the heat here in Monterrey! Oh well one more summer here, I think I can make it out alive.
This past week we spent alot of time knocking on doors and finding new people to teach. We were able to find a group of people who are wanting to learn more about the gospel. It is interesting to see how God works to put people in our path to teach the restored gospel. This past week we also have had some investigators fall of the path. It is difficult to see people who have came to the knowledge that this message is true and still reject it. However, I know that the timing of God is perfect and maybe it just isnt the time for them. I have came to know and have a testimony of the words of Prophet Joseph who said, "The Standard of Truth has been erected; no unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing; persecutions may rage, mobs may combine, armies may assemble, calumny may defame, but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purposes of God shall be accomplished, and the Great Jehovah shall say the work is done." We are living in the last days where it is our responsibility to recollect scattered Israel. Each one of us has the responsibility to work diligently in the Lords vineyard as stated in Jacob chapter 5. Dont be afraid to serve others and share the gospel. The promise is layed out in front of us. D&C states, "Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God;" "And if it so be that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this people, and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father!". I promise that if we willing to share our testimonies, God will put the people in our path to share the light of this gospel! I hope you all have a great week! Take care.
Love, Elder Gibson
Week 56: Last week with Elder Anderson
Well I think that its safe to say that the heat has begun here in Monterrey. I finally had to look in my bags for some sunscreen! This past week has been great. We had the opportunity to have a special conference with Elder Anderson. He talked alot about the importance of finding and teaching young people. I feel motivated to look for these people around my same age to come and experience the blessings of the gospel in thier lives. It is something that I have seen here in the mission. In my first area we baptized a girl named Karla of 18 years and now she is preparing to serve a mission. It is amazing to see that someone who is the only member in her family can have the faith to make the decison to serve a mission. Elder Anderson also challanged us to memorize 10 verses from the New Testament and 10 verses from The Book of Mormon. I have some memorizing to do haha! Anyways, it was nice to feel the spirit of the Lord with the presence of one of his apostles.
We have also done alot of service this pat week. The other Elders in our district are moving houses so this past week we helped them move out old furniture and paint thier new house. Its always a good break to do a little bit of service. We topped this past week off with a zone activity! It was great, we played soccer and volleyball. We also bought 15 kilos (35 pounds) of steak! Nothing better than a carne asada and a day of playing sports!
I would like to close by sharing the scripture found in 2 Corinthians 4:18. It says, ¨While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.¨ . Many of the things that are going to come to pass such as the resurrection, the eternal life, and being able to have an eternal family are things that during our time here on Earth we cannot see. However, we can have faith for these things here on Earth. This faith will always lead us to actions which through these actions, we will be worthy to receive all these great blessings from our Creator. At times we wont see our reward or the results right away. However I know that the verse in D&C is true that says, ¨I, the Lord, am bound when you do what I say, but when ye no not what I say, ye have no promise.¨ Hope everything is going good. I also added some pictures from the past week!
