August 27, 2016

Dear Family,

wow time flies by and I’m really excited to be able to continue to work here in Vineyard of the Lord. I know that this is his work and that we are edifying his church. Me and my new companion are working hard to find new people that desire to repent. We are just getting to know each other but it’s hard because I will only be able to get to know him for 2 more weeks. President Godfrey is receiving a lot revelation and is helping the mission progress with higher goals. Also I like the way he helps the missionaries serve the Lord with love and appreciation for what he did for them.

This week we had a baptism of Brother Ronald and he was really happy going into the waters of baptism. He has told us that "he is more at peace and happier". This has made me feel good and my heart has been moved through the spirit to bring someone to Christ. I have made several promises with the Lord when I finish my mission. One of the promises I have made is that I will read my Book of Mormon each and every day. Doesn’t matter what happens I will do it with sincerity of heart and with a real intent to know Gods will. I’m great full for the savior and I would like to share a scripture that has moved my heart too this week. 

In Helaman 14:

 "12 And also that ye might know of the coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and of earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and that ye might know of the signs of his coming, to the intent that ye might believe on his name.

 13 And if ye believe on his name ye will repent of all your sins, that thereby ye may have a remission of them through his merits."

I will be using my time wisely this week to do everything the Lord tells me to do. I have been talking to more people and teaching his gospel with more power so that they know that I know that these things are true. I testify that the Savior lives and loves us. He is our great and eternal head. I love him and desire to live with him again. 

I will be seeing you guys in a couple days. 

Talk to you soon and thank you for your support. 

Till next week............

Elder Parra