Hey Everyone!
This last week was really good, busy, stressful and just
crazy. So Tuesday we went to the ZL meeting in Xela so that was a nice 2 and a
half hour bus ride. As always I loved the bus. I only got a little bit bus sick
this time so it wasn't too bad. But we got there and had the meeting, everything
went well and we learned a lot. I really enjoy this calling because I get to
learn a lot from President Smith and put everything into practice here in our
zone. I enjoy serving the other missionaries here in Zaculeu. So my companion
and I are working on balancing our focus between our area and the zone. Its
been interesting this week with some of the missionaries here in our zone and
some things happening in their personal lives. So we have been doing what we
can to talk to them and help them out. But the good thing is that they all
realize that the best place that they could be right now in the world is here in
the mission. On Thursday we had the chance to do Splits with some elders here close
by our area. I stayed in our area with Elder Harrison and it was a super tough
day! We walked around almost the whole entire day because every single one of
our plans fell through. But at 8 we had a lesson with one of our investigators
and all we did was read through 3rd Nephi 11 in the Book of Mormon, when
Christ comes to the Americas, and the spirit was so strong! Afterwards we asked
her if she had prayed after reading what we left her the last time, and she
told us all about her experience and how she felt something unexplainable in
her chest after her prayer. She received her answer that the Book Of Mormon is
true. Now we just need to help her strengthen her testimony and prepare for her baptismal date on the 8th. It was a beautiful experience.
I have really been noticing how much the lord plays a part
in missionary work. Really we as people don't do anything. We are just the
instrument for the lord to speak through. This gospel is true and I love seeing
people change their lives when they know the truth. My companion is awesome and
we are working hard. I love this work. I hope you all can take the time this
week to read in the Book of Mormon in 3rd Nephi 11. Its a testimony to me of
how much our Savior Jesus Christ loves us individually.
Well I love and miss you all! Have a good week and CTR.
Elder McLain
