The best way to spread Christmas cheer is serving!

 Hola a todos,

 Only 11 days until Christmas!

 This week we went on two exchanges. One on Tuesday and the other on Friday. 

We were able to find some new people on those exchanges and I learned a lot from the other missionaries so those were fun. 

 On Wednesday we found another less active whose family aren't members. We were able to talk with his son and he said he wanted to learn more about God so that was cool! Everyone else we were teaching seems to not be progressing which is super sad but I still have hope for them. 

 Thursday for the light the world prompt we looked up stories about our ancestors to post on Facebook and I found some pretty cool ones! We also had a baptismal interview for some people that the sisters in our district are teaching. It is cool to see the change the Lord can make on someone. For example, I had the opportunity to interview someone with a rough history. He had tattoos covering his body, but I was able to see him how the Lord sees him and look past his physical appearance. The Lord works wonders!

 We also have done some service this week. We set up another Christmas tree, trimmed a tree and cleaned up someone's yard and then did the same thing for another guy. Those were super fun. 

 Also, cool experience on Friday, during our exchanges we had planned out the whole day and I was driving. For some reason everywhere we had planned to go I always missed the turn but ended up passing by someone else to talk to.  I can definitely say it was the spirit guiding me. One moment in particular, I saw a guy outside his car about to take groceries inside. I felt strongly to stop and slowed down and was about to roll the window down, but then I second guessed it and kept going. Literally right as I pressed the gas, I had a strong impression to turn around so I did. This guy had talked to missionaries before and wants to get to know God more and know more about the scriptures. It was so cool to talk to him and I am glad I eventually listened to the spirit!

 I want to invite everyone to spend more time this Christmas season serving! However small or big, whether it is noticed or unnoticed. Just serve! The Lord will pour out His love and blessings upon you and you will be filled with more joy. 

 

Elder Tolman