Hello once again to all of my family and friends! Yet another week has gone by. I begin to wonder if the Lord is punishing me by making the time pass by so fast, or if that is how it’s supposed to be haha. This week has been yet another busy week, and I know that what you all really want to hear is about my changes. But...I’m gonna leave you in suspense on that one.
My companion and I haven’t slowed down yet. We were able to put 3 more baptismal dates in our area. We have 2 for the 19th of March, and 1 for the 26th. A long time ago we were introduced to a less active family named the Sevilla family. We have been working with them for a while now, and it’s been a little bit difficult to be able to get them all to come to church. It’s not like they’re going to another church or anything, but they are just a little...casual about everything, you know? But we have had success recently, and 2 of the daughters, Seili and Seidi have accepted baptismal dates. I’m not really sure what happened, because before they really didn’t want anything to do with us. But now, they show up to church in their Sunday best, and without doubts they accepted the baptismal date! The Holy Ghost has a lot of power in us when we humble ourselves before God. The other baptismal date for the 19th is named Lizzi. She is the daughter of the Hna. Gissela, the less active lady that I told you about awhile ago that I felt inspired to knock on her door. She has now been completely activated, and we are currently teaching her daughter to get baptized.
For the 26th, we have a baptismal date with Sandra. She is the sister of Huri, the recent convert who I did divisions with last week. When we were on divisions we had the opportunity to teach her for the first time, and it was a wonderful experience. I knew that she would accept a baptismal date. Huri’s dad is a little bit more challenging, but we’re working on it! Sandra came to church for the first time this Sunday, and she already looks like a member!
This Sunday we had District Conference, the equal to Stake Conference. I was able to attend all of the sessions on Saturday and Sunday. It turns out I’m the only one that plays the piano for miles and miles, so they depended on me to be able to play the piano for the conference. I almost didn’t show up for the Saturday meetings because we had work to do in our own area, but I decided to go on exchanges with the other elders and play the piano for them. I am glad I did, because the spirit was very strong there. On Sunday, our whole little branch hopped up on a bus to head over to the city called Talanga for the District Conference. There were a lot of investigators from the zone there, and we were really happy to see everyone there.
This week, I remembered another spiritual experience that I had had the week before that I forgot to tell you about. The Fam. Reyes progress is still going great. Last week in church, as I was heading over to the Sunday School class to give my lesson, Sister Reyes pulled me aside to another room with a worried look on her face. I didn’t know what was going on so I was a little bit worried as well. But, when I asked her what I could do for you, she said...”Elder, I need your help to fill out the tithing slip so that I can pay my tithing. I’m not sure how these things work.” I think that I laughed out loud at that moment. Of course I would be overjoyed to help her. I love the Reyes Family.
Alright, so I guess I’ll tell you about the other news. The changes. After a whole week of suspense, wondering if I was going to be leaving to train or staying, the news finally came yesterday. I am going to be staying in Guaimaca! I’m super excited. Just a little bit disappointed that I won’t be receiving a greenie, but I’ll get over it! Not only am I staying, but my 2 new district leaders in the zone are my beloved Elder Cardon, and Elder Thompson, both from my group! I couldn’t be more happy! We are going to take fire in this change!
Well, that’s all that I have time to tell you about this week. I hope that you’re all doing well. I hope to hear from you next week. Love you and take care!
Vaya Pues!
Elder Tinkham
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