"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me!"

Hey!

Good, but pretty uneventful week. We worked mainly with the investigators we already have and they are progressing nicely. It`s neat to see the change in people as they come to see the importance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in their lives. I know for myself the grand and beautiful importance of the truth of the gospel in my life. I don`t think word could ever adequately describe the emotions I have, knowing that my Heavenly Father really does care about me and that through the love and mercy of my Savior, Jesus Christ, I can overcome whatever trial, weakness, imperfection, shortcoming, and sin I may have in my life. As the Apostle Paul once wrote, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Through His teachings, we can reflect upon and change our lives. The fulness of the gospel has been restored to the earth through Christ`s modern-day prophets. We are no longer a lost people, waiting, hoping, and looking for the truth. How truly wonderful it is to know that we are not alone; to know that God, the greatest of all, knows and loves each and every one of us. How great it is to declare, "I am not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. For it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth." This past Saturday, I had the privilege to baptize one of our investigators, Marcela. It was a great baptismal service and the Spirit was grand and present. I always feel so grateful for the calling I have from God to declare His word and guide His children back to Him by means of the gospel.

Sé que esta iglesia es la verdadera. Somos guiados hoy en día por los profetas y apostoles de Dios. Por medio de ellos, Dios revela su santa voluntad para nosotros. Por medio del evangelio, podemos llegar a ser los verdaderos hijos de Dios. No tengo duda que estoy enseñando y aprendiendo la verdad. Declaro por la autoridad que tengo y en el nombre santo de Jesucristo que todas estas cosas son verdaderas y sé que Él nunca me fallará. Sé que si buscamos de Dios las respuestas verdaderas y si estamos dispuestos a seguirle, entonces Él nos guiará a su verdad. En el nombre de Jesucristo. Amén.

Translation:

I know that this church is the true church. We are guided today by the prophets and apostles of God. Through them, God reveals His holy will for us. Through the gospel, we can become the true sons and daughters of God. I have no doubt that I am teaching and learning the truth. I declare by the authority that I have and in the holy name of Jesus Christ that all these things are true and I know that He will never let me down. I know that if we look for the true answers from God and if we are willing to follow Him, then He will guide us to His truth. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Have a great week!

¡Ten fe y se obediente!

Todo mi amor,

Elder San Diego

Marcela's Baptism

Marcela & Family