Family and Friends,
This past week went faster than the last! It’s because we had a lot of events that we
had to go to, but it was a really good week!
It all started with a transmission of an amazing capacitation from Elder
Bednar for the Area South American South which includes Chile, Argentina, Paraguay
and Uruguay. He talked a lot about the
spirit and how he is the real teacher.
The way that Elder Bednar communicates with people and how he works with
and acts with the crowd is so impressive.
He also talked about our personal progress as missionaries and how our
personal conversion is the most important thing we can do on the mission. I can honestly say that I have achieved personal
conversion on this mission and my life has been changed. As Elder Bednar ended the capacitation, he
left us with his testimony, and let me tell you guys that was the strongest
testimony that I have heard given and my testimony of him as one of the twelve
apostles and the truthfulness of that was confirmed. There is nothing else besides the power of God
that could make him be able to talk and testify with such great authority and
clarity that reached the hearts of those participating. It was a very special meeting and the
influence of the Holy Ghost was present.
As well, this week I was able to do some more baptism interview
for INCREDIBLE people who have received some incredible answers to their
prayers. For some reason or another
lately I have been seeing so many miracles in the missionary work. I know that they come from God and I glorify
Him. Answers and blessings that are
happening here in the Zone of Lebu are all backed up with the hand work and
obedience from all of the missionaries and investigators and I know that those
are the works of the faith which enables God to work with us. I do not always know how the Lord works or
when, but I do know that it comes in His time in His way.
For this weekend we are planning on having five baptisms! C and his family and also the two kids from
the M family! It has been quite the
adventure working with all of them and after a lot of time and stress and
set-backs, there were times when we almost gave up. But there was always something that told me
to keep working with them and to have patience and now, we are going to be able
to see the fruits of our labor. They are
really excited and five more people are going to enter in to the fold of the
God.
I want to end thanking you all for the love and support that
you all have shown me since I’ve been on this mission. It has not been easy or even really fun at
times, but it has been amazing to dedicate 100% of my time to the service of my
fellow beings and my God. And I will
stay in this service until the Lord says the work is finished. I testify to you all that this is the work of
Jesus Christ and this is his true church.
Seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you. I testify of the love that God and Jesus
Christ have for us and that true happiness comes from obedience to them. I love and miss all of you, you will be in my
prayers.
Elder Clay