Monday, October 23, 2017

Alfajores, New Companions, Man's Best Friend and other Favorite Things

Meet my new companion:  Hermana Ferre from
Gilbert Arizona
Another great week here in Funes!! My companion, Hermana Ferre, is a stud and we have been enjoying our time together. Plus I get away with buying good food and treats because I get to say.. It's your first time!" On a really rainy day this week she tried her first alfajor and was converted at first bite. We were out in the cold rain in short sleeve shirts because when we left in the afternoon it was really hot and sunny, then the weather took a turn for the worse. Bienvenida a la mision!! 

President and Hermana Allred, Hermana Ferre on Transfer Day
Our new best friend who lasted through 3 hours of church
Kevin was not able to go to the temple with the youth this week because of a miscommunication about legal information necessary to travel to Buenos Aires.  The poor thing was bummed out, but we have faith he will be able to go soon!! Yesterday he received the priesthood and is doing really well. We stopped by his house to walk with him to church and we realized that it was a little late, so we ended up running to church, in our dresses, and Kevin in his suit, and a random dog  decided to follow us all the way to church. It was a sight to be seen! hahahah. And this dog, we named Juan, waited for us the whole 3 hours of church! The members can't even stay 3 hours!!! hahahaha

We had some great lessons this week and on Sunday as we were finishing up the week we reflected on how we weren't able to find many new investigators in the week.  So we set out with a prayer and a goal to find! And God placed 3 people in our path! 
We taught Luis and Liliana after we hadn't visited them in a chunk of time. When we got to their house, they were overjoyed to see us. Luis has been investigating  the church, listening to the music of the church, is impressed by the healthy lifestyle of members of the church, and has been reading the Book of Mormon. We read with them in the Boof of Mormon and were able to strengthen their faith. 

I'll close with a quote, "Preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary use words." Be examples of the believers! Preach the gospel! I spoke in church yesterday and was full of emotion as I explained the joy and happiness we receive in the service of God, and in preaching His gospel to His children. What a blessing I have been given.

Love you all!

hermana Mathis :)
Hermana Allred: The hostess with the mostess


The Trainers on Transfer Day
Introducing Hermana Ferre to a few of my Favorite
Argentinian Things

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