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2020-03-16: Still Working - No Signs of Coronavirus Yet


HOLA! This week was pretty awesome! Life is still pretty normal here. We are working really well. This week we had several really awesome Family Home Evenings with the members here. They are awesome and in each lesson, a new friend or family member was there. Through that, we were blessed to find several awesome new investigators. No church is always pretty tough in the mission because it’s the easiest way to measure an investigators desire and commitment. And it’s a big step towards baptism. We still have several awesome investigators close to baptism, and we are praying that no church won’t affect them. 

We found a pretty cool family this week. The dad is very interested and asks lots of questions. The mom is interested but has a very different way of thinking about things. I learned two lessons from them. Number 1: the dad said he has always wanted to talk with the Mormons and that he has worked with Mormons, but nobody ever approached him. For me as a missionary, this reminded me of the importance of talking with EVERYONE. To all, your example and actions say a lot, but talking says a lot too. Ha-ha. Lesson number 2: It’s sooo important to teach people, not lessons. The mom has a different way of thinking, and we had to teach in a very different way. It reminded me how personal the gospel is. God continues to teach me day by day. He will do the same to all if we listen and look for Him more every day. 

God is good. Life is good. Colombia’s awesome. My comps are learning lots, they are awesome. Gracias a Dios por todo (Thanks to God for everything.)

Les amo!!
Elder Sorensen

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