Elder HJones: Never Ending Happiness

So one thing that I love about this gospel and serving a mission is that it brings happiness in our lives. In all things. There is a scripture in Mosiah that I really like:

Mosiah 2:41 And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness. O remember, remember that these things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it.

It is awesome to see that blessings come into peoples lives when they decide to change and keep Gods commandments. Not just blessings spiritually, but temporary too. God blesses us in all things if we turn to Him and do our best. If we keep the commandments we can eventually receive "NEVER-ENDING" happiness!

And please pray for our investigators Elias, Ignacio, and Fabian. That they can feel the Spirit to make the neccesary changes in their lives to be baptized.

Tengan una buena semana! Gracias!

Elder Jones

Elder HJones: The Spirit Converts

So this week was pretty awesome.

On Wednesday we traveled to Antofagasta, an 8 hour bus trip, to have a conference. Elder Packer (the son of President Boyd K. Packer) and his wife came to talk with us. One thing that I liked that Elder Packer taught was about the Spirit. He said, "Without the Spirit we can only communicate, but with the Spirit we can teach." I have seen this a lot on the mission. That without the Spirit people wont change. But with the Spirit, people will be converted.

And on Saturday we had the baptism for Maribel!! She is super awesome and was so ready to hear and live the gospel. God prepared her before we found her, and she was ready. We just were instruments on Gods hand and had the opportunity to teach her. It was awesome to see her get baptized and receive the Holy Ghost.

If we listen to the Spirit, he will lead and guide us. And we will be prepared to receive blessings that we may not see beforehand.

Love you all. Have a great week!

Elder Jones

Elder HJones: Blessings

Yesterday I was able to talk with the family! It was super awesome to be able to see them and talk with them a little bit. I was a little jealous when I heard that Zeram and Corom were able to talk with each other, but it's all good! I am just so grateful for my family and I feel their love even though we are many miles apart.

On Friday we had a family home evening with a family: a mother and her 3 kids. The Spirit was really strong. We missionaries and some members were able to share our testimonies and share the blessings that have come through this gospel. This family is working towards gaining their own testimony through attending church and reading the scriptures. We met the mom three months ago and she is already in the middle of Alma!

I know the gospel is true. Family can live together for eternity. It is such a pleasure to see people change their live to have the blessings of this wonderful gospel!

Elder Jones

Elder HJones: Prepare

So throughout the mission I have learned a lot about the word prepare.

We need to prepare ourselves before our missions. Prepare ourselves to work hard, to be obedient, and to follow the will of God. The mission isn't easy. It is full of ups and downs, and we can always prepare ourselves. Not just for a full-time mission. Our missions in all things.

And if we prepare, God will prepare. If we do our part and prepare ourselves first, God will always be there and send blessings.

Jacob 5:61 Wherefore, go to, and call servants, that we may labor diligently with our might in the vineyard, that we may prepare the way, that I may bring forth again the natural  fruit, which natural fruit is good and the most precious above all other fruit. 

 We, as missionaries, are laboring in His vineyard, preparing the way for all His children to partake of the most precious fruit. Not just us as missionaries, but all of us as members of this church.

The Good News of the week is that we have found the most receptive investigator! She is super awesome! Her name is Maribel and she has been prepared from God, seriously. We met her last week in the street and she accepted a baptismal date!! She reads in the scriptures (normally we have to nag twice times already, and she wants to get baptized. She told us that the first time we contacted her in the street her mind was full of worries. She had so many things to do, so many questions. But when we talked with her she was filled with peace and comfort. This is the best part of the mission. When people recognize the peace that comes from the gospel. And the gratitude of being a representative of Jesus Christ!

Have a great week. Happy early Mother's Day!

Elder Jones​