August 22, 2011
Hola,
Last week felt like everything was in fast motion. The Birthday went well. Wilbur took us to Pizza hut. The Fam. Vasquez had their baptismal interviews and brought me a very delicious tres leches cake. We did have a pretty disappointing lesson with Fernando. He was getting so close but basically told us he isn't ready to change. I guess the path is called the "straight and narrow path" for a reason. Not everyone is willing to live that type of lifestyle. I told him that he is living a very good life right now, but the only thing left he has to give to God is his heart. He thought about that for a second then concluded that he wasnt ready to do that yet. We will keep working on that.
The Vernal temple is shut down for cleaning and Wednesday morning we went with the Vernal district and did service cleaning it for a couple hours. It was cool to get a tour of the entire temple and to see it from another perspective.
Thursday night part of the Fam. Vasquez got baptized. The mom, one son, and the daughter. They were all very happy and it was a great night. Hna. Vasquez really is converted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She was pretty emotional during most of the service. I baptized Arely, the 9 year old girl. She was the most excited anyone has ever been to be baptized.
Sebastian, an older guy from Peru that we have been teaching, is doing awesome. When we went last week he was kind of unsure about things so we talked about prayer for a long time. It is pretty amazing that all we want people to do is pray and ask sincerely if what we teach them is true. It seemed liked it clicked for him that he really didn't have to take our word for it but that he could pray and get his own answer. Wednesday we went back and saw him and he told us that he had been praying daily and that Tuesday night when he prayed he felt that he received his confirming answer. He said he was willing to follow the answer he received. Saturday we went back and taught him about baptism and he accepted. He said he wanted to come to church yesterday and did. He even got there an hour early and stayed for an hour after for the 3rd Sunday potluck dinner.
The Riveras are doing well. They are coming to church and we have pretty much taught them everything. They don't feel all the way ready yet so they will probably get baptized in 3 or 4 weeks.
I can't beleive my Hermano is getting married this week! I hope it all goes well and you enjoy the time together. Once again I am glad I am at least in Roosevelt, not 5 minutes away from everyone. When we went down to Provo for zone conference we drove by Julies rode on state street. It has almost been 13 months and it is still very interesting to consider the fact that I am indeed serving my mission in Utah.......Utah. Have a great week!
Love, Elder Clark
Hola,
Last week felt like everything was in fast motion. The Birthday went well. Wilbur took us to Pizza hut. The Fam. Vasquez had their baptismal interviews and brought me a very delicious tres leches cake. We did have a pretty disappointing lesson with Fernando. He was getting so close but basically told us he isn't ready to change. I guess the path is called the "straight and narrow path" for a reason. Not everyone is willing to live that type of lifestyle. I told him that he is living a very good life right now, but the only thing left he has to give to God is his heart. He thought about that for a second then concluded that he wasnt ready to do that yet. We will keep working on that.
The Vernal temple is shut down for cleaning and Wednesday morning we went with the Vernal district and did service cleaning it for a couple hours. It was cool to get a tour of the entire temple and to see it from another perspective.
Thursday night part of the Fam. Vasquez got baptized. The mom, one son, and the daughter. They were all very happy and it was a great night. Hna. Vasquez really is converted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She was pretty emotional during most of the service. I baptized Arely, the 9 year old girl. She was the most excited anyone has ever been to be baptized.
Sebastian, an older guy from Peru that we have been teaching, is doing awesome. When we went last week he was kind of unsure about things so we talked about prayer for a long time. It is pretty amazing that all we want people to do is pray and ask sincerely if what we teach them is true. It seemed liked it clicked for him that he really didn't have to take our word for it but that he could pray and get his own answer. Wednesday we went back and saw him and he told us that he had been praying daily and that Tuesday night when he prayed he felt that he received his confirming answer. He said he was willing to follow the answer he received. Saturday we went back and taught him about baptism and he accepted. He said he wanted to come to church yesterday and did. He even got there an hour early and stayed for an hour after for the 3rd Sunday potluck dinner.
The Riveras are doing well. They are coming to church and we have pretty much taught them everything. They don't feel all the way ready yet so they will probably get baptized in 3 or 4 weeks.
I can't beleive my Hermano is getting married this week! I hope it all goes well and you enjoy the time together. Once again I am glad I am at least in Roosevelt, not 5 minutes away from everyone. When we went down to Provo for zone conference we drove by Julies rode on state street. It has almost been 13 months and it is still very interesting to consider the fact that I am indeed serving my mission in Utah.......Utah. Have a great week!
Love, Elder Clark
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