Monday January 8th, 2018

Hey guys!

So, we received quite a big blessing this week.  We received a reference from the elders in San José. The guy's name is Iván. He's 20 years old, and is trying to look for ways to get closer to God, and is willing to do what ever it takes to achieve it. In the first lesson we talked about faith, repentance, and baptism; and committed him to baptism. His baptismal date is for the 3rd of February, but is progressing really fast, so we're going to see his progress this week and ask the Lord if he'll be ready to be baptized by the 27th of January. Our first visit with him was on Friday, and we made an appointment with him for Saturday. We had him read 1 Nephi 8, which is Lehi's vision of the Tree of Life. He asked us what the fruit represented, and how he could partake of it. We explained to him that it was Eternal Life, and how he would be able to receive it. When we asked if he had to work on Sunday, (church starts at 9 am), he said, "I don't have to be at work till 3 pm, so let's go to church!" It was awesome!  And when we asked if we could come back and visit on Tuesday, he asked if we could come on Monday instead.  He's really been prepared by the Lord!

We also have an investigator named Soar, who told us this week that he was in Oakland, California from the year 1994 to 1995! I'll have to take a picture with him and send it to ya.  (Forest's dad served his mission in Oakland, California from 1994-1996)

Yesterday, a member of the bishopric asked me to give a talk next week, but not my companion, which I thought was a little weird.

Ever and Teresa continue to progress, as do Raul and Gloria.

3 Nephi 13: 7-8

I love you guys! Have a great week!

(When we bought his shoes, the man told us that they were guaranteed to last for 2 years.  They didn't quite make it!)

-Elder Radmall

Questions:

Dad: He's always ready to get out and share the gospel, but he gets mad really easy and is a bit prideful.  (What is your favorite thing about this companion and what is difficult about him?)

Mom: By text message from the President's assistant.  (How did you missionaries get told about the passing of President Monson?)

Holly: Good question. Honestly I'm not sure exactly how to respond, but according to my knowledge yes, they will see their families, but they won't be a family if that makes sense.  (Will people still see their families even if they are not sealed?)

Sam: No, my favorite area is still Navolato. The people were really awesome there!  (s Cabo San Lucas your favorite area so far if not what is ...Why?)

Dylan: He as well went to the Spirit World until His resurrection. After His resurrection He went into the presence of the Father.  (We go to the spirit world when we die...where did Jesus go?)