SLC WEEK 73

Hola todos!

This was a really great week! A lot of great things are happening in the work.

Gregory, Tatiana, and Pablo were baptized!! They are such a solid family and they can't wait to go to the temple and receive the priesthood. They have been one of the funnest and easiest families to teach because they have been so prepared for this moment. I'm grateful for them and the hand of the Lord in their lives 

We finally started up english class and soccer activities. It was crazy. Normally there are only like 3 or 4 people on a good day, especially this being the first week we expected not too many people. But to our surprise people kept showing up and we had about 20 people in the class! And it was great to have so many of our members and nonmembers there. We hope it continues to have good attendance 

We have some solid people on date for baptism coming up and the work here is great. The members are very willing to help us out and it has been a huge blessing. 

Its also very cold still..  

But this week was great and I'm grateful for the many things going on in our area and in my life right now!

I hope everyone has a great week!

Love,

Elder Randall 

SLC WEEK 72

 Hola todos!

This week was great we made some arepas, found some new people to teach, and had a few baptisms!

Ainoha and Melani were baptized. They Suarez Family were a family I taught about 10 months ago. Juan Carlos was baptized first a few months ago, but the others didn't feel ready. We gave them some time and finally they received their testimony! It was a special day because Juan Carlos (the dad) did the baptism and now they are preparing for their sealing in the temple!

The Valbuena family was baptized!! They have been super ready and I'm great to be a part of their journey. They have been ready and taught over a long period of time and finally they were baptized on Saturday! It was also great because one of my past companions who finished his mission, Elder Smith (now brother smith), did the baptizing

We have been super blessed in this area and have a few more people progressing! We are super excited for this area and this ward as it continues to grow!

We had Transfers. Me and Elder B are staying one more! He is a hard worker and a great comp and I'm excited to keep working with him. 

We also went to the temple with our zone. It was a great experience to go through again. I hope everyone goes if they haven't in a while.

Cold and Windy... yep its still cold..

But I hope everyone enjoys this week!

Love,

Elder Randall 

SLC WEEK 71

 Hola todos!

This week was great! Lots of fun things happening and things coming together. Its been a fun week

We went on a trip to Temple Square. We brought a family that is on date for baptism and some recent converts that were baptized at the beginning of this transfer. It was a great experience to watch the restoration short movie they have there and it is always a great reminder and testimony builder that Joseph Smith was a prophet

A family I found and taught in my last area finally decided to get baptized. The husband was baptized while I was there and now his wife and daughter are ready. The gospel touches everyones heart and I know that change will always eventually happen. They are getting baptized on Saturday and it was awesome to hear

Ana, Carlos, and Sebastián are another family we have taught. They are so ready and love the gospel. When we taught tithing they said we cant wait to start paying it because we know it will bless our family greatly. They will be amazing members of the ward

Tatiana, Gregory, and their son Pablo accepted a baptismal date! They are so awesome and went with us to temple square. The members have been very supportive to them and have helped solidify them so much. 

And finally one of my first UBCs I have taught, Lorenzo. His family is super awesome and are great people. The parents struggle with a firm testimony but slowly are growing closer to the Savior everyday. 

I know the Lord has prepared all of these people and I'm super grateful we are able to see the fruits of our labors. I cant wait to visit all of these families and people I have taught and see the difference the gospel has made in their lives

Also my companion elder Barahona has a doll obsession haha. He keeps finding them and bringing them home 

The mission is the best and its not always easy. But I know it has been one of my favorite times of my live

I hope everyone is enjoying the heat!

Love,

Elder Randall

SLC WEEK 70

 Hola todos!

This week was amazing! We had a lot of miracles happen and the work is starting to pick up here in our ward and the members are finally warmed up to us.

On monday night we felt to visit a family that has been hard to contact. We go and we start talking with them and they started talking about baptism. Basically they said they wanted to be baptized that weekend! We were super excited, but the only problem was they hadnt been taught all the lessons. We set a date with them and are super excited for this coming week for their baptism!!

Then later in the week we visited an inactive family. They have a 9yr old son and he wants to get baptized!! We set a date for his baptism as well and are helping them become active again!!

We have had a ton of fun here in this area and time is flying by. I'm greatful for everyone God has placed in our path and the support we recieve from the members. It was rough getting started during the holiday season, but now things have become more normal. For example we just met bishop this week and we have been here for a month haha

I hope everyone is doing well and had a great holiday season! Enjoy the heat for me!

Love,

Elder Randall 

SLC WEEK 69

Hola todos!

This week was awesome! Happy New Year! 

Nothing too crazy has happened this week besides the snow. We got over a foot where our area is at! We made a snow man and went sledding. It was snowing so bad on Sunday that we had to walk and proselyte and couldn't drive the car. Its been fun but I know next week it'll be freezing  

We are teaching a family Jorge y Yoleni. They are awesome but we have to plan their wedding first before they can get baptized. We have a lot of potential in the area and we are still getting things started up. 

Its been a great year in 2022. I spent the whole year here serving in Utah and it has been great. So many people that I have taught and served. I'm super grateful for the miracles I saw throughout the year

Happy New Year!

Love,

Elder Randall