QUE SEMANA MAS LOCA

BUENAS TARDES. Wow. what a week. This week has been intense. A lot fo stuff happened. First of all, I came to my area, was with two other missionaries for like two days, and then Elder Barrowes got flashed out and left Elder Gygi and I alone in the strange land of Paso del Rey. We're so lost. But it's always fun to do this. Paso's great.

I know there are a lot of people waiting for the Gospel here. I love the story of Peter and Cornelius in the book of Acts, chapter ten. To put things in to context, Elder Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared this story with us this morning when we had a special meeting with him. Which was incredible. But more on that later. Any ways, there's a man named Cornelius who received a sign that he needed to talk to Peter, and Peter also received a sign that he needed to preach the Gospel to Cornelius and his family. There are lots of people that we know that are being prepared, like Cornelius, to hear the Gospel from one who has the authority to preach it. And we have a great responsibility to be ready and willing to listen and follow the Spirit's promptings so that we can respond to the Lord's call and to the needs of our Cornelius. The Lord is preparing people now, for us specifically, but if we're not worthy and ready to answer His call, it makes it much more difficult for the truth to arrive. Can you imagine Peter neglecting to visit Cornelius because he thought he was too busy with his Apostolic duties? Let us find our Corneliuses?

Bueno, so Elder Stevenson had a special leadership meeting for the missions of Buenos Aires, and I got to go this morning. We had to wake up sooo early, but it was worth it afùl. What an incredible experience it was an always is to be able to listen and learn from an Apostle and Prophet of the Lord. Many things touched me, but what most called my attencion was the emphasis Elder Stevenson put on inviting and promising blessings, then testifying that what you teach is the truth. He told us we have the authority and the blessing to be able to promise other people blessings if they keep the commandments we teach them. And the blessings are great for obedience! I know that the choice to follow the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ is the most important choice. I know that the Church that I represent is Christ's, and I absolutely know that any one and every one who wishes to know for them selves can. God giveth liberally to those who ask, as James tells us, and I promise that any one who asks our Heavenly Father for answers will receive them. This Gospel blesses every aspect of our lives, and I know that making the choice to follow the Saviour is choosing blessings. Family relationships will be more fulfilling, and we'll feel better in every aspect. 

I know that the man that spoke with us this morning is called of God to be an Apostle of Christ's church. I know we are guided today by Apostles and by a living Prophet, Thomas S. Monson, just as the Church was guided primitively in Christ's day. Christ lives, and so does His church, restored through the prophet Joseph Smith. It will bless all who take part, as it has blessed me. I looooooooooooove all of you and all of my family and am so content. Have a happy week.

Besos,

Elder McDonald

 

To go to the conference this morning, we went to a pench in Moreno that has roof top access and decided to take a few pictures together. Haha thought you'd like some of them.

 

 

Elders from El Salvador, Argentina, Brasil and Urugay.