No, not every week can have an exciting subject line. This week I have to give you all some info and some pictures! So, the writing will be short, but the update big.
Last week, we got our changes. I totally forgot to mention such a happening. But, some interesting things happened. The other Elders here in Piro'y Ward left, and the area was redivided between us and the Hermanas. Because of that, our District shrank down to just the four of us, and I'm now the leader of this tiny little district. I'm happy about that, because I like leadership and I enjoy helping other missionaries work hard and improve. However, I now know for certain that callings in the church mean NOTHING about rank or personal acheivement. We work with numbers a lot out here in the field, and to look at my numbers for this last change..... You'd think I were a Macanero (disobedient missionary). On the other hand, if you look at the Hermanas on the other side of the street, they are doing stellar! It's kind of frustrating, but we're working hard and this change will be so much better. Especially now that we have more population. But, the point is, I am not leader over here because I'm great. I'm not great as far as output goes right now. Sometimes God has other purposes in mind for putting people into leadership, and I think this is something we should all appreciate a little more in the church. Down with pride!
In any case, I am happy and happy to learn and grow.
After that, I wanted to let you guys know about some of Recent Converts with whom we're working:
Samuel Menchaca: He was baptized this last March. 17 Years Old and turns eighteen this year. He's going through a pretty rough time and really needs a lot of help. He's on a pretty bad path, and his baptism was a step in the right direction, but he's still pretty at risk, so we're putting up a big fight to keep him in the gospel.
Familia Cristaldo: Wilfrida, a really independent woman who I believe to be a lawyer and then her 17 year-old son (maybe he's only 16). There is a dad in home, but he's not a member and is practically never home. We're just trying to help them keep up their first year of activity and really integrate into the ward. No one should be lost.
César: 17 year-old who was baptized the same day as Diana. I'm not going to lie, I don't know him all that well, but he's cool and we'll enjoy our time together.
Gilberto: 16 year-old who ONLY SPEAKS GUARANI. I have no idea how I'm going to learn Guarani on top of all of the other stuff we have to do, but with the help of members and my Father in Heaven, I'm excited for the challenge!!!
Guillermina: An old grandma who got lost in the change of missionaries who was baptized less than a year ago. She can't come to church for lack of ability to walk and we're trying to help her out. We need to get the Sacrament out to her really badly.
Okay! Other than that, here are some pictures! Yay baptism!
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