Exodus 9:18-25

(Ignore the part about fire)


It has barely stopped raining all week, but we've actually been really busy. And on Sunday it started to hail so much that a couple of people made snowmen out of it, but we had more visitors at church than ever! 


This week we started teaching a few new people and had a few awesome member visits. In both cases it's all about checking on and making suggestions for their spiritual habits. If we can help people feel the Spirit through those things and they allow us to spend time as their spiritual personal trainers, they will progress because they open themselves up to God. I've said it once and I'll say it again, it makes a *massive* difference in the lives of people if they pray and read the scriptures and make decisions with God's commandments in mind. They will do what they need to to receive God's blessings and will have the peace and happiness that comes from preparing to live with God.


We talked about this with a guy named Christopher, who was referred by a member, a friend of a friend named Violeta, and a guy from our English class named José. It's always amazing to testify to people that God wants to be a part of our lives!


This coming week we've got both of our exchanges for this week, should be a great time! Wish us luck!


Elder Curtis


Pics
Ashley's baptism last week
Physical and spiritual food
Cancelled videocalls 
Homemade spice rack
Weekly dose of missionary humor
Jean-Paul and Rosmery, lit member couple









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