What a week it has been in Sedalana - kind of a boring week since we went to the temple this week and we had a Zone Conference so not much was done at the end of the week.
But yea, the temple was actually very cool. I had forgotten what it was like in a temple and it was really cool to go back in and just to feel the spirit as soon as I was on the temple grounds. The power of the temple is really awesome and I wish we could go to the temple more as a mission but I think we go only every 4-6 months or so but hey, I'll take it.
This week we also had a multi Zone Conference which really focused on the "Vision to Baptize". As a mission we have really started to focus on the vision to baptize and learning how to help our friends progress more and become closer to baptism. I've learned a ton from Elder Bundy and also just in that multi zone conference about developing the vision to baptize and applying it to our areas. It really has brought a change to the sector and I feel like there is more potential in this sector right now than there ever has in my 4 months here. It is really exciting stuff and this area will have a lot of success in this next transfer.
President Suarez also gave a really good presentation about the Atonement of Jesus Christ and invited us to use and see the Atonement of Jesus Christ in many more ways than we have ever thought. That is what the Atonement is for to help us with whatever we are going through.
So if you remember from my last email, I talked a little about Hermana Sandra. This week she came to church again and we decided to put her on date for baptism. She already seems like a member and completely fits in the ward. That is a miracle that has happened for us in these past 2 weeks is that we were able to find her and that she was ready to learn more about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. We also had 4 people come to church this past week! That is the most we have ever had in my time here and the Zone leaders let us know that the whole entire Zone hit their goal so that is a whole zone wide miracle that we have all experienced. I think we should go to the temple more often as a mission!
Now sadly the 2 brothers, Asael and Isaias, who are on date did not come to church so I'm not sure how likely they will be baptized but my hopes are still high in this sector and hopefully I can stay this next transfer so I can see all this success that will happen this next transfer.
One little spiritual thing but this past week is the most I've ever used my Melchizedek Priesthood in this week and I can testify of its power. I can testify of both the spiritual and physical power of the priesthood, in every blessing we gave this week I could feel the Spirit very strong and knew that everything would be alright for the person and everything would work out.
Hope everyone is having fun on Memorial Day!
Miss and love all you guys,
Elder Roper
Primera Fila: Elder Coque, Elder Villanueva, Elder Boresay, Elder Casahualla, Hermana Garay, Hermana Lloclle, Hermana Benavides, Presidente Suárez, Hermana Suárez, Hermana Osorio, Hermana Deems, Hermana Tanner, Elder Romayna, Elder Villegas, Elder Chuqui, Elder Luna
Segunda Fila: Elder Schaeffer, Elder Aldana, Elder Bermudez, Elder Rodriguez, Elder Vasquez, Elder Spangler, Elder Zhicay, Elder Rodas, Elder Croft, Elder Daniels, Elder Fletcher, Elder Harmer, Elder Encarnación, Elder Zapateiro, Elder Lopez
Tercera Fila: Elder Roper, Elder Casupa, Elder Bundy, Elder Tullis, Elder Bassett, Elder Smith, Elder Call, Elder Johnson, Elder Lynes, Elder Weidauer, Elder Moore, Elder Kemp, Elder Sayer, Elder Valenzuela, Elder Hall
