Trio Time

Just left the Spain Madrid North mission 2nd annual East vs West Zone Turkey Bowl, so this will be pretty quick. Here's the week.


Elder Harvath wrapped up the mission and headed home this week, we had a ton of farewell visits. On the 31st we had a ward kareoke activity and we discovered that our ward has a ton of hidden talent. And we had tons of farewell meals.


Then I packed one of my suitcases and moved semi-permanently into the area of the Madrid 9th ward in Carabanchel to trio with Elders Gubler and Simmons for the next two weeks. We work in Carabanchel constantly but hop on a quick train to Alcorcón whenever I have lessons or other commitments. We're really doing the teaching for two areas, just not the finding.


It's not ideal but it's really fun, this has been a really busy and unique week. I'll do this for another week and a half and I'll get a new comp. 


Started teaching:
A couple from Colombia who want to get closer to God while they get set up here. They also love English class!
A Spaniard Facebook referral who's studied the Bible a lot and is fascinated with the idea of more ancient scripture 
Tons of people in Carabanchel, hard to keep them all straight when I'm out of my area, but we're ready to teach and testify to them.


The work goes on, not even this temporary arrangement can stop God from raining blessings down on us or our friends.


God answers prayers.


Photos album, I'll toss this week's stuff there soon


No' vemo' !!
Elder Curtis








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