Hello!
So yep, I am in my new area, Modelia! It is in the Kennedy
zone, and actually borders with Tintal a little. However, this area is a little
richer than the others; they have Papa Johns! And Pizza Hut! And like a ton of
other American restaurants! And they have Dr. Pepper! There are a few
downsides, however. Everything costs more. Somethings like a ton more! It was
bad enough before when people would charge me more just because I'm white, but
now it is a ton more. And the other thing is: normally, when an area has more
money, there are fewer baptisms. And in this case, that statement is true:
Modelia hasn't had a baptism in 6 months! 6 months, that is, until last
Saturday! The last two missionaries had found someone completely prepared in
the last transfer, and she (Angela) just got baptized!
My new companion's name is Elder Alcántara, a missionary
from the Dominican Republic. And, this is his last transfer in the mission! He
has had a lot of success in his mission, and I think that's why he was sent to
Modelia, to get the work going. And he did! We are working with a few
investigators, and have been finding new ones pretty quickly this week.
One thing about the Modelia ward is that about a third of
the members are young single adults, a few of which are getting ready for their
missions. However, a lot of them hadn't been too active, so that is what Elder
Alcántara had been working on, and now they are animated and active! It is
really cool to see, and a different experience to work with so many young
people. They are getting more excited to share the gospel, so we will see how
they do in the coming weeks!
Well that is what I have. I'm looking forward to seeing what
the Lord has in store here in Modelia, and to learning from a super-experienced
missionary! (who hopefully isn't too off haha) I am grateful for the
opportunity I have to be here, serving the people and serving the Lord. I
know this gospel is true, and that we are able to receive personal revelation
to help us in our lives! I have been working a lot recently on learning to
better recognize and understand the influence of the Holy Ghost, and I feel
like I am better able to receive answers to my prayers. Have a good week!
Love,
Elder Toombs
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