Hola Familia,
[Hello family]
¿Como estaís? Yo estoy muy bien, es casi Navidad aquí en el CCM, y tengo animado por el Papá Noel Mysterioso (Secret Santa) en nuestro distrito. Estamos planiando a cantar, y abrir regalos, y leer el historia de Navidad en la Biblia. Yo compré un CD de musica de el Mesias de Handel por un elder, ¡pero mi companiero creo que es por la hermana que estudiaba musica en universidad!
[How are you? I am doing well, it is almost Christmas here at the MTC and I am looking forward to the Secret Santa event in our district. We are planning to sing, open presents and read the history of Christmas found the Bible. I bought a music CD of Handel's Messiah for an Elder but my companion thinks that it is for the Sister that used to study music at a university.]
Este semana fue bien. Elder Gallacci y yo ensegnábamos a muchas personas, como un nuevo investigator progressivo de Argentina (Gustavo Blanco), unos elderes de México aquí, y tambien a otros elderes, y los lideres de distritos (en 'interviews') y un investigadora que ha assistado a la iglesia por muchas semanas.
[This week went well. Elder Gallacci and I were teaching many people, including a new investigator from Argentina (Gustavo Blanco) who is progressing well, some Elders from Mexico here and also some other Elders and the district leaders (in 'interviews') and an investigator that has come to church for many weeks.]
¡Pues, eso es sufficiente Castillano por ahora! [That is enough Spanish for now!] (pronounced Cah-sti-SHa-no, in Argentina—speaking of which, this week we taught an investigator from Buenos Aires, and his "sh" was very distinctive. Elder Gallecci had some trouble understanding, but I've been working on speaking with it. However, I'm trying to avoid using thetas—we've had many teachers from Spain, and so an Argentinian teacher was somewhat shocked when I said "entonthes" rather than "entonces" this week).
This week some of my best spiritual experiences have come when teaching, and also as I have been working to be constantly in an attitude of listening for revelation. I find that the latter is helpful, trying to put away anything that would distract from listening to the influence of the Spirit. This includes not being too competitive in my favourite gym game (four square), and trying to focus on the work, and my purpose ("Invite others to come unto Christ by…") always.
I know that listening for revelation is an important part of receiving it.
I know that listening for revelation is an important part of receiving it.
I know that Joseph Smith is a prophet, and that the Book of Mormon is true! I love the Saviour, Jesus Christ, and I know that this is His work. The gospel is His message of hope to all people, and all need it—an eternal perspective makes this more and more clear, and it is our opportunity to, as those of Abraham, to share the good news, the glad tidings of great joy!
Otherwise, la vida al CCM es buen. ¿Como fue la Navidad al hogar? Y, si vosotros teníamos preguntas por yo, por favor, ¡preguntaísme! [How was Christmas at home? If you have any questions for me, please ask! (but please….] (pero, por favor write me before Thursday so I can respond!)
Os amo, [I love you]
Elder Schlachter
