Spanish pastries are literally the best thing ever
It has been yet again another great week in the islands! And what a fast week it was! It feels like we went to las cuevas, yet at the same time things we did this week felt like they happened a long time ago, it's hard to explain, but the time does weird things when you're out on the mission. But anyways, we had an awesome week full of awesome experiences!
One of those experiences was I was able to hold a baptismal interview for an amigo in another area. They have us do these interviews just to make sure that said person is ready to begin their life as a member of the church, and that they have s genuine desire to do so. But before doing it, the Elders who have been teaching her told me they have only met with her twice, and only tuned in to one zoom meeting. The Elders and this person met a short week and a half ago. And not that this would be a problem, however only meeting with the missionaries for a week and a half is not very normal. But as I started in the interview, and listened to her testimony, we its hard to describe the Spirit I felt. In that moment I knew, that even though she has had a very short time meeting with the missionaries, she had a very strong testimony, and it was a testimony to me that God truly does prepare people to recieve the Gospel. She invited us to her baptism, which was held at a beautiful beach in Can Picafort, and just before she was baptized, she said although I barely know any of you, and have only been meeting with the Elders for 2 weeks, in this moment, I feel like I'm at home, and I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the true church on the earth today. And wow it was so powerful!!! It was an awesome experience, and it is something I will remember for a real long time.
This week we also had the opportunity to listen to Jack Welch, who while on his mission in Germany in the 1960s, discovered Chiasmus, a way of early Hebrew writing found in the Bible, but in the Book of Mormon. And wow listening to Jack Welch speak of his discovery, and all of the things that he found, just further deepened my testimony of the Book of Mormon and of Joseph Smith. This chiasmus thing is something very complicated and is something that professors have taken years to wrap their heads around, and you're telling me Joseph Smith, with a 3rd grade education, simply wrote them out?? Haha I do not think so. If you are interested, Jack Welch told us to go to bookofmormoncentral.org, or simply search Book of Mormon Central on google, and read to find out more and read more in depth of his discoveries, because its awesome.
Anyways, another 7 excellent days serving the Lord I love. I know that He is there, and that through the Book of Mormon, a strong and powerful witness of Jesus Christ, we can grow closer and develop a better relationship with God, who loves us so much and wants the absolute best for us!!! Until next week!
Élder Van Wagenen
God Bless America, Viva España
Fotos:
1. Picnic in Palma
2. Service at a farm!
3. A really small and beautiful town called Valldemosa
4. Our district and some other friends
5. Eating pastries out of the rain
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