" I testify that our Heavenly Father loves all his children equally. With Him, there is no respect of persons.".JPG) |
| This is a coal pot I found on internet, probably similar to what Elder Doggett cooked on. They use charcoal. |
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| One of the monkeys that hangs out in the trees there |
Dear Family and Friends,
Last Monday, we made tacos for one of
the families in our branch! They bought all the stuff and we came and played
master chefs. It was really fun. I've never made tacos before, but we did
very well; everyone enjoyed them. We started from scratch, making the tortillas
and we had to cook them on a coal pot. Never used a coal pot before,
either. It was an experience.
As we were teaching a lesson this
week, discussing 3 Nephi 11, our investigator asked about the 'other sheep'. We
looked at John 10:16 and the corresponding scripture in 3 Nephi 15:
"Ye are they of whom I said: other sheep I have, which are not of this
fold. Them also I must bring, and there shall be one fold and one shepherd."
We explained that these people Jesus mentioned were the Nephites in the Book of
Mormon. She then she asked, "So, Jesus went to visit America, huh?
Why didn't He visit Africa?" We then went to 3 Nephi 16:1, where Christ
tells the Nephites that he even has OTHER sheep that he needs to visit. We
told her it was very possible that he may have visited Africa, or China, or
Russia. It was right about then when it really hit me how much God loves
his children. Why would He send his son to Jerusalem only? Why would He
send his son to the Americas only? Would he really send him to Jerusalem
and America only? In 2 Nephi 29 the Lord says something along the lines
of, "Know ye not that I am the God of all nations?" I testify that
our Heavenly Father loves all his children equally. With Him, there is no
respect of persons.
On a different note, this Saturday we
stopped by a member's home just to say hello. He asked us to 'dedicate my new
car'. We said sure. He is the kind of
guy that you just have to go with his flow, and don't question it. He bought a
taxi some months ago, it passed through some hands that didn't take care
of it. So it's been in the shop and he's lost a lot of money on it. He started
the prayer this way: "Our Heavenly Father, by the authority of the
Holy Melchizedek Priesthood which we hold, we commit this vehicle into thy
care..." I opened one eye to look at Elder Hansen, who had slapped
his hand silently to his forehead and was shaking his head. Hahaha. Our
member continued, "...please bless the driver that his eyes and faculties
may be sharper... bless the owner that he may be able to pay a full
tithing... please bless the driver that he may be more than willing to return
items that are left in the car (it's a taxi, remember)... protect this
vehicle from theft, burglary, fire, accidents, and most of all--- evil
spirits... please help to restore the money that has been put into this car..."
But. The BEST line was his closing, as follows, "...and may it be soaked
in the blood of JESUS! Amen." Oh my goodness, we about died holding in
our laughter. I said to myself, "Yes. You are definitely a
convert." Haha he was converted about 7 years ago. All the older members
in the church here are converts and have their own little quirks. They all
have colorful personalities. I know God appreciates and loves them, though.
About the taxi
fare, we cannot give [C.] money. We actually asked for President's advice last
night on what to do. He doesn't know. But in this country, handing out cash,
especially as a white guy, gives the wrong impression, and can instill ulterior
motives into people. It's something we really have to avoid. We might just have
to wheel C. down the street to church!
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| Taco time! |
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| Elder Hansen, Elder Doggett |
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