So this week has been totally Awesome! My companion and I have been busy for what feels like all the time. He continues to be a great teacher and an awesome friend. I know its early, but we already have a baptism scheduled for this Saturday!!! Its with a guy named Marcelino. He has been taught by the missionaries for 2 years ( on and off). He is really cool. I have only gotten to teach him for one lesson, but he already loves seeing me and my companion. He committed to be baptized on the Monday I got here. He has a really crazy story. Ill check with him if its ok for me to share, but I dont think he will have a problem with that.
In other stuff, I was
able to buy another Elders bike, at a discounted price. #SuperCheap It
is in great condition and looks super cool, however I may spray paint it
one week... lol.
I am
loving the mission. It hasnt gotten hot yet, I think it got to the 80s
once this past week, but that is nothing. haha. I am learning more and
more spanish by the day. My companion makes sure I teach some of the
lessons. He is a great guy. He is ready and at the same time not ready
to go home. I have learned a bunch from him.
I
still miss home and my friends at the MTC, but I would not leave my
mission for anything. I feel like no matter what I am doing, I am making
a difference. I know that this is where I am needed, and good days or
bad, I will thank the Lord for making me a tool in his hand.
Also
this week, was my first Sunday out. The Camelback 2nd Branch is 100%
Spanish Speaking and to make it even better, the Stake President was in
attendance this week. I actually caught most of what was said and before
I leave, will probably be asked to translate (uh-oh). I did not have to
speak, thank goodness, but I was expected to answer many questions and
play roles in classes. I am still grateful for what I learned at the
MTC. I have a lot more work to do, but I know I will be fine.
On
a Spiritual note, one of the biggest things I have learned has come
from Preach My Gospel. It is Chapter 5 about the Book Of Mormon. It says
along the lines of, when we are teaching people, we should be focusing
on Christ and the Book of Mormon. Without it and our prophets we are not
different from another religion. When we teach we should let the
Investigators know that the Book Of Mormon, will answer all of their
questions, and make their life better. I have learned so much from my
scripture studies and I love my Heavenly Father more and more each day. I
hope life is going good for all of you, and I hope you all have the
chance to feel these amazing experiences
like I am feeling every day I put my tie on.
like I am feeling every day I put my tie on.
Love You All and Let the Good Times Role!!!
Sincerely,
Elder Spencer C. Shepherd
Elder Black and Elder Shepherd
Elder Shepherd and Elder Black (Chicago)
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Driving down the Arizona road
Elder Shepherd's desk
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