Wednesday
was district class and then we had exchanges with the sisters in Machali! I
went with Hermana Wight. I decided to fast because it’s Lindsay’s 1st
day in the MTC! I want her to receive the blessings of the both of us. Also, I
love touching my name tag because I know she now has one too. I love fasting
because it’s easier to tell the difference between my natural man and my
spirit. And I felt so much closer to my Heavenly Father as I fasted.
Thursday
we had exchanges and then physical therapy. Also we went to the plaza in
downtown Rancagua to the famous church building and statue that always show up
when you Google “Rancagua Chile” and started talking to people. As we got to
know one of the workers, he became really defensive of his beliefs. Sometimes
it’s hard for us as missionaries to accept that not everyone is ready to accept
the gospel yet even though everything in their life could improve and resolve
if they would just open up their hearts. But he wasn’t ready, so we gave him a
picture of the Savior and invited him to pray. As we walked away, my companion
began to wonder if we had said the right things and if he really understood
what we explained. We were comforted by the Spirit when we were reminded that
people won’t remember the words we say, but they will remember how they felt.
And it’s not the doctrine that converts the people, it is the Spirit. So if the
Spirit was present, it was a successful exchange.
We
had exchanges with Machali C. I was with Hermana Dumes! We visited a former
investigator and she committed to come to church next week! It truly was
inspiration during morning planning to pass by her house because she was
surprisingly ready to receive us. Moments like these excite us and help our
faith in Christ increase. It was exactly what Hermana Dumes needed! Oh and
since the ward in Cochapoal had a waffle
night, I made 60 waffles since I wasn’t going to be there. When the 4 sisters
in Machali heard that they missed out on a waffle night, we all made pancakes
together here.
Saturday
was the Bishop’s daughter’s baptism. The family invited 40 nonmembers, so when
the baptism ended and everyone was eating refreshments, we just went around to
everyone and asked them how it went, what they thought, and how they felt and
asked if we could visit them some time. So we got a ton of referrals! Score.
Then
we had a service to go open a million walnuts. Our hands were bleeding but
still we had a great time doing service!
In
church the power went out. So we had to sing without piano and sit close so we
could hear without a microphone. But when one Hermano was giving his talk about
obedience, the power came back on. He said that, “that is the power of
obedience.” And then he sat down even though he was ½ way through his talk just
so he could, “end with a bang.”
Anabel
came and in R.S., she leaned over and said, “I am going to talk to my boss so I
can change my work schedule so I can come every week. I love being here. And I’m
going to talk to my family because I want to be baptized!”
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