Hola a todos,  

This week was intense. We have been visiting many Spanish members of the Spanish Via Verde Ward here in Paradise Valley. I love that a Spanish Ward is located here. This is my first time attending a Spanish Ward, and it feels no different from an English Ward.  The Gospel is true in English and Spanish!!!

I am so grateful to be serving here. I hope that I can stay here for at least 6 months. I have seen so many blessings while serving here. For example, I taught my first complete Spanish lesson this week. It was awesome and very uplifting. I feel I have come a long way in learning my Spanish. I have grown to love Spanish more now that I have been out here for almost a year.

In Doctrine and Covenants 90:11 says:

“Every man shall hear the fullness of the gospel in his own tongue, and in his own language, through those who are ordained unto its power.”

The scriptures are true. The Gospel will be taught throughout the world in every language. It’s a blessing to know that the gift of tongues is real. With the help of the Lord, nothing is impossible. I can testify of that.

Here are some ways from the Preach My Gospel guide book  (pg133) that have helped me strengthen my teaching in Spanish:  

1. Recognize that you have been called of God by a prophet.

2. Live worthy of the companionship of the Holy Ghost.

3. Be obedient to the commandments and missionary standards

4. Pray sincerely for divine assistance 🙏 

5. Seek the gifts of the spirit, including the gift of tongues and the gift of interpretation of tongues 

6. STUDY, PRACTICE and use the mission language each day.

All these can help anyone to be a better disciple of Jesus Christ and to succeed. I pray that this email lights a flame inside each one of you to start learning a new language. Trust me the beginning will be a little rocky, but once you get the hang of it you will find peace and happiness, and will want to learn more. 

Thanks for all the support and love given and shown to me. 

Keep being awesome and will see you guys real soon!

BUENE SUERTE ESTA SEMANA!! 

✌️❤️ 😃 😎