This past week Elder Hernandez and I had divisions in the area of the assistants. Their area is in a colony called independencia. This colony is well known here in Monterrey because it is just like the favelas in Brasil. Also it is the largest colony in Monterrey. It is also well known for its poverty. It was very interesting to work in such a different atmosphere. It hurt my heart to see so many problems and so much iniquity among them. It seemed as if everyone we talked to did not have any beliefs in God due thier situations. I reflected about how people can be born into this world with such hard circumstances. How people are brought into this world with a very slim chance of making it out of your teenage years without serious problems. This was on my mind and honestly bugged me for about three days until studying one morning, revelation came into my mind. This thought was that no matter what, Gods plan for us is perfect. That God knows our circumstances. That God is really so perfect, he has made a spirit world to bring forth his gospel unto every single one of his children. I gained a firm testimony that everyone will have their oppurtunities in this life or the next to enter into Gods presence. With this I fell extremely blessed to have been born in this wonderful gospel. After this experience, I felt a great desire to get out and share this restored message with everyone! I hope that each and every one of you are grateful for the blessings you guys have! With so many blessing, we have to be the ones to reach out to our friend or neighbor in need. I am thankful for all of these unforgettable experiences here in the mission.
Also to end the week, we were able to have 10 investigators at church with us. In the morning we did divisiones with 2 members from the ward to pass by for everyone! Many of our investigators showed up to church for the first time. It was truly a miracle! However it was kind of stressful! We had to run from the primary to the young mens to the relief society to make sure everyone was doing okay! 😂 Brandon, Marco, and Geraldo (New guy we found this week from Texas, speaks perfect English!) all had a white shirt and tie on. It was so great to see them all dressed up keeping the Sabbath Day holy. Marco wasnt able to be baptized this past week due to lack of permission from his mother. Please pray that his mom will let him be baptized soon! Your prayers really do help!
To end, Today we went to a place called Chipinque. It is a huge mountain that we as a district climbed up today! It was so nice to get out in the wilderness. Love this place! Anyways, I hope that you all have a wonderful week. Take care, God bless you all! Also Elder Hernandez completed a year this past week!
Love, Elder Gibson
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