Elder EJones: We Are Trapped Inside

Well, there is not much to say. I am here because we are going to be trapped inside on Monday and Tuesday for Carnival, so that will be boring. There is nothing better than sharing the gospel, being stuck inside for carnival or being sick isn't fun. This week has been good. We have been able to find lots of new investigators. My companion doesn't really like to contact, but that is how we find new people. I love to contact, it's fun to meet new people, and hear their excuses haha. But I am working with him so that we can work harder so that the Lord can lead us to those ready to hear the gospel. 

We have had a good week this week. It has been one of lots of working to be able to find more people to teach and help come unto Christ. Right now we have some good investigators, but it's been hard for them to find answers. Today we are going to fast with one of them, Yyari, so that she can find her answer. She is reading in the Book of Mormon, she comes to church, yet she is missing something. So pray for her that whatever she is missing, we will be able to know what and help her. 

Elder EJones: Crazy Week

First off, thanks so much to my mom for sending me pants and a camera that I will eventually get when it arrives!

This week was really crazy for me. I left my area on Monday because of Carnival and didn't get back until Friday. On Saturday night they called to give us our cambios and they told me I would be training and that I would be the new district leader!! I didn't know who my comp was gonna be until Monday when the assistants called me and said I would be training a gringo. So I left to another area for Wednesday and Thursday to wait for my companion.

And my companion came on Friday. We met in the house of President Rodrigues to receive al the new missionaries, so it was pretty exciting. He's from West Jordan. He's really cool and we're getting along well and learning lots together. He still is trying to understand the language, but it will come with time.

And I'm learning a lot being a district leader. I'm really trusting in the Lord more than I have ever done in my life, because I know He is the only One that can help me. I'm going to need your prayers, too, as I try to be a good example to my companion, and to my district, and so that I can receive the revelation I need to help them, and so that we can become better missionaries.

That was my week in a nutshell.

Love you,
Elder Jones

Elder EJones: Carnival

Soooo Carnival starts tomorrow here in Santa Cruz, and we can't leave the house for a couple days, so I'm writing today, on a Saturday. This week has been a normal week. But a normal week as a missionary is a GREAT week. We always have the opportunity to learn and to grow spiritually, to help all to come unto Christ. That is our purpose. Everyone deserves to hear the message of the Restoration of the Gospel. It is a message of peace and love to all of God's children.

One thing I've learned and loved is that the Restoration of the Gospel is an ongoing process. It is our job to help all to participate in it, or we will watch it flash before our eyes. The Lord needs faithful members of the church to share the gospel. He lives and loves and has a perfect plan for all of us.

Love you all,
Elder Jones