10/7/13
Yesterday, there were
two four-year-old boys on the street with a toy gun. As we came by, one
of them said, "Los Mormones! Matalo!" [“The
Mormons! Kill them!”] We died.
Yet, after rising from the dead, we couldn’t help but think, "Why do
only the little kids recognize that we´re not the JW's?"
I’m sorry for those of
you who couldn’t open the photos I sent last week. But trust me… I’m gorgeous. [Those
photos are right here. I know Dalton was
kidding around, but I’m sure you’ll agree—he really does look great!]
I loved conference. In
fact, I like conference better in a way when it’s in Spanish. For
example, the translator for President Packer doesn’t have dentures. It’s
also great to listen when you talk about the importance of prophets every day.
It no longer becomes a matter of listening to the wise old men in suits. They
become more like prayers that you’ve been waiting to have answered.
Priesthood session
seemed very different to me from an international perspective. Having it
broadcast online makes it easier to have conference broadcast at every chapel
rather than at one location in the stake. More priesthood holders without
very good transportation access can come watch it. I also think that the
messages very much had in mind the international audience. The talks, I
think especially on home teaching, really hit home the basics for places that
struggle with activity rates and are still waiting for this generation to serve
missions and lead the church here. I absolutely loved it!
Hey, and don’t forget about
Elder Ballard’s challenge for Christmas!
Man, my mind is really
changing on the topic of less-actives. Activating a family is the
absolute best way to find people to baptize, and at the same time, you have a
family that comes back. It’s the same work, so you end up having twice
the fruit. As we were visiting a house that flaked out on us, a member
from Chiclayo (far away) came up to us and introduced us to his nephew, who
lives here with his inactive father. This is perfect. The softest
dads with the missionaries are the less-actives. We’ve got another
family!
Love you all.
You’re great.
Elder Johnson
"It’s also great to listen when you talk about the importance of prophets every day. It no longer becomes a matter of listening to the wise old men in suits. They become more like prayers that you’ve been waiting to have answered." He's sure got the spirit!
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