May 21, 2018 Algeciras , Malaga Spain Mission Week # 43 " My Bulgarian"

Well this week was pretty nuts. First couple days we said goodbye to people and then Elder Chapple took off. Elder Gergov got in and we get along good. He's a convert of a couple years and is a little older but super cool and super knowledgeable. 

We've done a bit of work this week and teaching. We set a baptismal date with our investigator Maria, but then she didn't come to church so we will see how things go. Miracle of the week is Jenny (our recent convert) her sister Jessica (who took the lessons first) met with us this week and we had a killer lesson. She works everyday but Thursday so she's a little busy but we set a lunch appointment for this week, and she said she would pray and read, and if she got an answer she would be baptized. That's practically the best thing we can ask for so hopefully a date with her soon as well! We have had a bit of trouble finding but God knows I need more patience so he's lovingly helping me. This week as well we did a bit of service which is always great, moving bricks and other things, helping in the soup kitchen, and just in any other way we could. Sunday i actually had the opportunity to give a talk on service and love that went okay, the spirit made up for the the lack in talent haha. This week look for someone to serve and I promise you that you will be BLESSED!

Elder Oaks said the following;





"By way of illustration, and without pretending to be exhaustive, I will suggest six reasons. I will discuss these in ascending order from the lesser to the greater reasons for service.
“[1] Some may serve for hope of earthly reward. …
“[2] Another reason for service— … to obtain good companionship. …
“[3] Some may serve out of fear of punishment. …
“[4] Other persons may serve out of a sense of duty or out of loyalty to friends or family or traditions. …
“[5] One such higher reason for service is the hope of an eternal reward. …
“[6] … The highest reason of all. … Charity. …

Pray for the gift of charity, and try to exercise love for everyone around you. Be humble, be obedient, read the scriptures, say your prayers and watch the miracles that come from it! I love you guys. Have a good week!


Lunch with the crew 
Restaurant coming up ft. BBB big batty burger, y Breakfast pizza 
My son Elder Chapple left 

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