Good news, my comp is a lot healthier now! Friday we had the special conference by Elder Gonzales, of the 70. It was inspirational. His wife talked about what kind of teachers we should be, like Jesus Christ. She talked about many teaching techniques that Jesus Christ used in the New Testament, like asking questions, understanding their situation, using silence so they can ponder and learn and feel the spirit. Elder Gonzales talked about the bad tradition that everything needs to go through the bishop. He said we should use the Elders President more and Relief Society President, and we can utilize the bishop when teaching youth. We should also go to the bishop if somebody has worthiness problems. He talked about the magical question ¿Que opinas Vos?, o ¿Que opinas po? or in English, What is your opinion? He talked about two commandments that we need to strengthen in the people we teach, Keep the sabath day holy, and bieng self sufficient. He talked about Tithing and Fast Offerings which is a way to be more self reliant physically and spiritually. We did practices and he showed us how to leave strong commitments, the most important is that they understand why the commandment is important and they can find the solution if it is hard for them to keep it. It will be more special for them if they find out how to keep the commandments, even when it means sacrifice. Maybe they dont make a lot of money, and dont want to pay tithing, or they work at night and are too tired to go to church in the morning but they will be willing to make the sacrifices neccesary when the undersand its importance. And Sacrifice brings forth blessings. In the end it was a great confrence. He finished talking about love, to expound on what Thomas S Monson talked about in the conference. Afterwards we watched Elder L Tom Perry`s funeral service. It was interesting to me how he went through life at such a fast pace, until the very end of his life. Then they said that there is not a resting place after death, there is plenty of work to do on the other side, and Elder Perry`s apostolic duties will continue on the other side of the viel.
Last week we had stake conference. We have been contacting a lot, and we have found a new investigator. We have been able to talk with her a little, her aunt is a member and so she knows a little about our church. She seems really receptive, and I hope we can get in and teach more. Last time we could get in because her husband arrived later than usual, we hope to teach a little this week. Today we played sports again for pday, soccer, volleyball. I realized I should probably buy more shoes, I was hopping they would last till the end of my mission, the last 6 months. They are starting to part where the leather connects to the sole. I will look for a place where I can get them at an affordable price. The Copa America is starting!!! It is here in Chile this year which is HUGE. It is all the south america countries, Jamaica and Mexico. It lasts on month, I am sorry Jeremy but CHILE IS GOING TO WIN!!! Argentina, no :( . When Chile plays we have to enter in early, when the game starts. We have special permission to watch the games on Pday, if it starts before 630. Viva Chile!!!! I love you all, have a good week. Good luck amy and kate in girls camp. Thanks for the your letter amy, it came monday, it made my week. I love you all. Elder Chandler
Last week we had stake conference. We have been contacting a lot, and we have found a new investigator. We have been able to talk with her a little, her aunt is a member and so she knows a little about our church. She seems really receptive, and I hope we can get in and teach more. Last time we could get in because her husband arrived later than usual, we hope to teach a little this week. Today we played sports again for pday, soccer, volleyball. I realized I should probably buy more shoes, I was hopping they would last till the end of my mission, the last 6 months. They are starting to part where the leather connects to the sole. I will look for a place where I can get them at an affordable price. The Copa America is starting!!! It is here in Chile this year which is HUGE. It is all the south america countries, Jamaica and Mexico. It lasts on month, I am sorry Jeremy but CHILE IS GOING TO WIN!!! Argentina, no :( . When Chile plays we have to enter in early, when the game starts. We have special permission to watch the games on Pday, if it starts before 630. Viva Chile!!!! I love you all, have a good week. Good luck amy and kate in girls camp. Thanks for the your letter amy, it came monday, it made my week. I love you all. Elder Chandler