The most exciting news to report is that the Escobar family baptisms are only 5 days away! Yesterday we were able to plan out their baptismal program with them. I will be baptizing Alfredo. I have really grown to love this family and feel as though they are my family. They have such an amazing, loving culture in their family that I admire greatly. Can't wait to see how the gospel will strengthen that even more.
More exciting news, we were able to set a baptismal date with Kori and Kevin Woodside for July 14th. (Mom note: We will be touring the mission and should be able to attend!) We had a very special lesson with them about the Plan of Salvation. They both felt that it made so much sense. Both of them said that they are willing to give their lives to Jesus Christ and do whatever it takes to return to live with God. It was powerful. Only great things to come from them.
Sunday, we noticed that we hadn't picked up as many investigators as we would have liked so we went to work. I felt like we should stop by a former investigator that I had taught here months ago. We stopped by and he welcomed us in and invited three others at his home to hear what we were going to share. We picked them all up as new investigators. One of them, Nina, is actually from Arizona and moved out here for work. She had a close friend in high school that went on a mission and she attended his farewell. She seems really excited to learn more about our faith.
On Wednesday, I went to my last Mission Leadership Conference. Throughout the last year, I have had several powerful experiences or impressions in these meetings. This happened to be President and Sister Miller's last MLC too. They both bore their simple, powerful testimonies of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and the importance of the work we are engaged in. It was a highlight to an already great week.
There's so much to do and I am so grateful to be a part of this work. Talk to you all next week! Love ya.
Love,
Elder Gutierrez
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| P-day with the AP's Elder Harris and Elder Fisher |
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| Elders in thermal infrared - Museum of Science in Boston |
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| Elder Harris and Elder Gutierrez - Museum of Science in Boston |
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| Elder Harris, Elder Gutierrez, Elder Schrader, and Elder Fisher eating at the Top of the Hub on the 52nd floor |
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| Kanes Donuts with Elder Schrader |
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| Exchanges with Elder Shull |
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