The office seems like a mini-mission within my mission. It feels like I've entered a time-space vortex. Elder Crandall and I have been together for so long, but every day passes so quickly. One advantage about being together for so much time is that we've got the office work down like pat. We're able to spend more time teaching in our area now because we can complete our workload more quickly. Elder Crandall is leaving in one week (sad day) and I will be training a new secretary to take my place (99% sure about that one).
Elder Drummond and I had a good experience last week (if you don't remember, Elder Drummond is the mission financial secretary. We were in the MTC together). There was a little mix up with some work that we ordered a month ago; two companies had pulled some tricks and we noticed. So, we got to go visit their offices and go into "business-mode." Everything turned out well and we just laughed afterward because two young white kids had ruffled the feathers of a bunch of adults. Oh, the offices.
I don't recall if I've told you about Luis yet. Short run down: we've been teaching him for about a month. 60 years old. Lives in a little brick room on top of his kids' house. Loves the book of Mormon. Has 15 teeth (give or take a molar). Born in Chile. Struggles with loneliness. Always grateful.
He's been coming to church and is on track to be baptized at the end of the month. We had a spiritual lesson with him on Saturday. We shared the first vision of Joseph Smith with him, and as we did I could feel the spirit bringing a peace into my heart. Just a quick reassurance that what we teach is true and that it's the way to be happy.
That's great that the Doctor Lund talk was edifying. What were the main ideas that he presented? What is Andrew up to? I haven't heard from him in a while. Isn't he working?
In my personal study, I've been focusing on the prophecies of Christ in the Book of Mormon. Did you know that the name Christ doesn't show up until 2 Nephi 10? Nephi and Lehi always use other titles like The Lamb of God or the Messiah to refer to Jesus Christ. (I thought that Messiah and Christ both meant "anointed one" one in Hebrew and one in Greek. Wouldn't it show up as the same thing in the Book of Mormon because it was written in reformed Egyptian? I'm not sure but I want to learn more about that later). Studying with a focus on the prophecies has helped me see an outstanding central message: Jesus is the Christ. He ministered among the Jews, was crucified by them and gave His life so that we may be saved. I love this simple message.
Overall, things are going great! I'm excited for General Conference.
Have a great week!
Love,
Elder Smith
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