Hey fam,
This week we had leadership meeting in
Salta. Got a letter from the Brajeda family (Leandro) in Jujuy. They
let me know that Norma and Alberto, his parents, got baptized!!! The
best part was that Leo missed the baptism because... he went to the
temple in Buenos Aires to do baptisms for the dead!!! Lets'sssss
ggoooooooooo.
It's news like this that brings me true
joy in the mission.
Mom, please send a message to Leo via
Facebook and tell him to write me!
I've been thinking a lot lately about
the importance of the GIFT of the Holy Ghost, something we members
take for granted a lot. In accordance with our worthiness aka
obedience, we have the right to be guided in all that we do,
especially in order that we might be instruments in God's hands to
bless His children. I've been really motivated lately thinking about
the Marcantano family. There are so few sincere seekers of truth that
seek, find, and then persevere. In my experience, they are an
excellent example. I'd love to hear from Bro or Sister Marcantano a
bit (a lot) more about their conversion. I'd like them to know how
much I love and respect them for their dedication and sincerity.
Well, my search marches on. We had a
great young family in church yesterday. About 3 weeks ago, Oscar, the
dad, flagged us down in the street. Told us he was looking for the
nearest Jehovahs Witness church. We're like, “No clue, but we know
where the Church of Jesus Christ is...”
We set a date, and went and taught him,
his wife, and 9 year old son the Restoration. Their son is a BOSS.
Knows the Bible better than I do, seriously. Well, long story short,
they kinda fought in their family, and told us Sunday that they were
gonna stick with the Witnesses. We challenged their son to read 3
Nephi and said we'd come back in 2 or 3 weeks to see how it went.
Well, last Sunday we went back and whoa.... They let us in and Oscar
says “We never found a JW church, and my son likes your book, so
we're gonna stick with you.” Meta.
I was on splits in another area, but
Edwards went on Thursday. Well, yesterday (Sunday), at 9 on the dot, they
rolled up, Lucas (9) in a tie and everything. The members were
excellent fellowshipping and they loved church. They want us to visit
them with members, and they seem very sincere seekers of truth! Let's
hope the seed has been planted in fertile ground.
Saturday, we had 2 incredible baptisms,
highlighted by 78 year old Hugo that I mentioned a few weeks ago. He
was in tears afterwards and is the straight definition of “tender
little fellow.”
I love the work and am striving to
dedicate myself 100%. I'm not perfect either Brigham, but am
confident that God sees my effort.
Love ya'll
Elder Blake
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