Hola a todos!

This week was super HOT! People stay indoors because of high temperatures during the day.

I am enjoying my new area. For this transfer I have not one, but two companions: Elder Johnson from Tennessee, and Elder Rasmussen from Idaho. I am looking forward to learning to work with these new companions. So far I have found out that it’s harder to work in a trio because not everything is equally distributed such as speaking time.  There is a good thing about being in a trio:  we can visit a single woman; we do not need an extra priesthood holder.

This week, we found 5 new people who seem truly interested in turning their lives around. I enjoyed the visits to the new people. I am excited that a lot of people here are interested in learning more. I have never seen this many people wanting to hear our message. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be in this area.

I feel that my mission experience has improved. I feel It has become much easier to talk to people in Spanish and English. Also, I have found new ways of doing missionary work. I learned that when teaching a lesson, questions are always a good idea. We can use open-ended questions, factual questions, and evaluative questions to make sure those whom we teach understand our message.  I guess I have been asking questions, but now I am more aware of this.

This past week we had a Book of Mormon Study group at a member’s home and talked about Alma 32:33 which says: 

And now, behold, because ye have tried the experiment, and planted the seed, and it swelleth and sprouteth, and beginneth to grow, ye must needs know that the seed is good.

This scripture compares a mustard seed to faith. In order for the seed (faith) to grow, you must feed it with prayer, faith, attending church, reading your scriptures, and many other ways too. Missions are a good way to grow this seed. My seed has grown so much it has reached a small tree. My faith in Christ is so strong that I can press forward in my mission each new day in spite of challenges.  I am grateful for this feeling.

I love each and every one of you and hope for the best. You guys are the best supporters I have ever had. Thanks for all the love and care shown to me. I love you all and have a good week! 👍 😎 🔥

ELDER BALDWIN ❤️