Im pretty sure I spell that greeting differently everytime, but Guarani is something I only ever hear and never read! One day I will find out...
Happy Things from Paraguay!
1. Noche de HogarES= We had two noche de hogars this week that were purrete. We had one on Monday night with Familia Barrios and a family from the ward, Familia Samaniego. It was incredible to have members reach out to this convert family and we had so much fun! We also had one with one of our converts, Adrian, and his non-member family. The first time ever his family listened to the missionaries. As soon as we started singing the opening song he started bawling. It was a huge moment for him and for his family to learn a little bit more about what he will be doing in a few months AND the family invited us over for almuerzo. They expressed their support for Adrian profusely, which is something he never hears, and their support for us. It was incredible.
2. Mariano had its anniversary this week! There was a HUGE parade. ALL the schools in Mariano marched and put on special uniforms and played drums for the entire morning. The president of Paraguay was in town too and we saw him!
3. We went to immigrations today to sign our visas and I saw the girls that I came to Paraguay with! Hermana Alexander, Thomas, and Brunelle! They are all so sweet and doing so well. AND we have all had our first baptisms! It was so fun to get updated on their areas and how much fun they are all having too!
4. Investigators! After having everyoneee drop us, we were incredibly blessed this week. We found some purrete people who are progressing too! First up- Hilberto. He has been searching for truth for a while now and after teaching him the Evangelio he said that he feels that this is the most truth he has ever heard in one church. Second- Juan Cabrera. Who is actually an old investigator that we went back to! He had a problem with drugs and the law about a year ago, but now all his papers are in and he is just waiting for a signature to get off of house arrest. He knows the church is true, reads the Book of Mormon, and still wants to get baptized! Third- Yanina and Erika! My sweet sweet girls! We went looking for her mom who was listed as a futuro investigadora in our carpeta. We found her, but she was on the way out, but made her girls sit down and listen to us! Well, they accepted baptism, came to church, and felt the spirit so strong in testimony meeting they were crying. Did I mention they are only 13 and 11? They are so sweet and already have so much support from their mom.
Well, all happy things really! It is freezing, freezing cold and really really rainy, but we bundle up, trust the Lord, and head out. I am really grateful for the diligence and obedience of my companion too. She is truly setting the bar for me and I love her for it. I really hope and pray all is well back home!
A quick thought for those that have made it to the end. I have always loved the parable fo the lost sheep. I have always felt the love that the Lord has for that one lost sheep and that he will always come and find us when we are lost. Something that I am learning out here on the mission is that he cant save those that do not want to be saved. His invitation is simple- Come follow me or draw near unto me. We have to choose to have faith and he has already taken care of the rest. Lean on him and rejoice in him! I have so much love for Christ and for his incredible sacrifice he gave for me and for each of us! Have a great week and always try to draw nearer to Christ!
Love,
Hermana Vergara
3 Nephi 5:13
P.S. Nyokis with Blanca! My CCM girls! Church with Yanina, Erika, and Tatiana.
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