Hola a todos!
I had an amazing week! Since my new companion is new to the area and knows pretty much nothing about the area and the work, I'm leading the area. And with that I need to talk and understand. I can do okay, but I'm still pretty new. But wow, something happened, and it was like my knowledge of Spanish double! I have been talking to people, answering calls, and have understood the language so much better. And I am with a native companion who speaks perfect Spanish, and I am off to a great start!
This week, we had a noche de barrio, translated as a ward night, kinda like family home evening, but with the ward. We have these every week. But this week I gave a message about the Book of Mormón and it's importance. But as I studied to give this message, I truly learned how vital the Book of Mormon is to the Church. Joseph Smith said: “Take away the Book of Mormon... and where is our religion? We have none”. And then, there was a real life example. And it talked about an arc. An arch is a strong architectural structure made from wedge-shaped pieces that lean against each other. The middle piece, or keystone, is usually larger than the other wedges and locks the other stones in place. If an arc was related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, then maybe some if the pieces are points of doctrine, however they keystone, the thing that keeps the whole thing standing, The Book of Mormon. And for me, it was a testimony builder of the church, but also Joseph Smith. It makes sense why it was so important, and why it was needed.
I hope everyone had a great week, and boy is it just me, or did January go by in a blink??? Until next week!
Élder Van Wagenen
God Bless America, Viva la España
Fotos:
1. We teach lots of English, and I needed a way to promote it. We'll see how it goes.
2. Me and my new companion, Élder Monsalve
3. Jugant L'illa Prohibida! Our catalán is improving!
4. An evening in Elche. The weather here is so awesome!
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