We had an amazing zone capacitation with the president tuesday. It was about: What is the Godhead, a few changes in the Missionary Work and Mission rules, and real growth. The godhead is something that many people in the world don´t understand. And it is a basic that we should be focusing on in the lessons. And then there is knowing about God, and getting to know God. God is our father, not a mystic ball of gas or an alien. The godhead consists of three seperate beings. We are here to live His commandments to become closer to him. Much of our friends from other religions just don´t understand these basic truths about God. Also it is a new requirement from the quorum of the 12 apostles to teach the requirements for baptism to the missionaries the zone capacitations. It is now a requirement worldwide to teach lesson 5 before baptism, and we have a new page for the area book to log the progress of less actives. We can now go to the temple 4 times a year, and whenever we go with someone we are teaching. That means a lot more opportunities to enjoy the blessing of the temple. I am so happy for that. President Cook also talked about ward missionary plans, and real growth which means baptizing more in general, but also preparing them a lot more before and after baptism. It is just further proof of the Lord progressing his work, but in a smart way. A church more strong in number, and in conversion. Real growth requires a lot of hard work with the missionaries, and also a large help and suport from the members. This week was a good week too. We had a rocking family home evening monday night. We had it with two less actives and family Garrido, and they became great friends and the lesson by brother Garrido helped Marco and Gledys a lot with their marriage problems. We hade a really good time. We ended up doing a lot of contacts this week when appointments fell through, which was great practice. More good news, Doris quit her job so she can come to work on sunday. A lot of great things are happening, and I am ready to work hard this comming week and take a few steps more towards our baptism date. I am looking forward to another great week, love, Elder Chandler
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