Hello everyone! It's crazy to think that almost 2 years ago I entered the MTC. The past two years have been amazing, what happened this week was the perfect way to end my mission. I'm so grateful for all the experiences that I have had and all the people I've been able to meet in the last 24 months.
This Saturday the entire Escobar family was baptized. Alfredo, Gabriella, and Fabiana entered into the waters of baptism as a family. Also something that we were not anticipating happened this week. Tuesday during zone conference, Rachel texted us and asked if she could be baptized this Saturday also. She had been fasting and praying that she would be able to find a new job so that she could be baptized as soon as possible. She was able to find a new job and we had already finished teaching her the lessons. We were able to work it out so that she could have her interview. She passed and entered the waters of baptism on Saturday with the Escobar family. I stand all amazed at the experiences I've had on my mission.
In the past two years, I have fallen short many, many times; I've been less diligent at times, I could have had much more patience with my companions, and I was far from perfect. That being said, I've come to know more than ever, in these past two years about the power that Jesus Christ has to change us into who God wants us to be.
I know with everything in me that God lives. He has a love that is so strong for us all. His son, Jesus Christ truly walked the Earth perfectly. He taught us the truths of eternity. Though sinless, he was hated and killed to satisfy a mob. Three days later He rose again! Because of His victory over death and sin, we too can overcome our sins, pains, and weaknesses. I know this is true. There is no lasting happiness in this life without Jesus Christ and repentance.
All anyone has to do to know these things for themselves is to read the Book of Mormon and ask God if He is there. I promise what will come next is a confirmation that He lives and He will then direct you to the steps you need to take to feel joy.
From the deepest part of my heart, thank you. Thank you to all who have supported and helped me these past 2 years as I have been blessed to be a representative of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Love,
Elder Gutierrez
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| Baptism of the Escobar Family and Rachel Bitarabeho on Saturday, June 16, 2018 with Elder Schrader, Elder Gutierrez, and Elder Bingham |
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| Baptism of the Escobar Family: Alfredo, Gabriella, and Fabiana |
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| Baptism of Rachel Bitarabeho with Elder Schrader, Elder Gutierrez, and Elder Bingham |
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| #Blessed |
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| Attacked by Kids |
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| Our investigator, Hector |
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| Grandpa and Grandma Sen |
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| Visiting the Clapp Family |
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| Last Zone Conference - The North Shore Zone- June 12, 2018 |
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| President and Sister Miller, I LOVE THEM! |
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| 2 years later . . . Fufu! Elder Gutierrez with Elder Evans, MTC Companions |
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Saying Goodbye to Elder Seth Warner until August.
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