How are you? I am well. This week I've been feeling like I've been a
Villa Dolores Elder for eternity! I asked Elder Goggins on Tuesday,
"Are we on week two or three of the transfer?" though it was only...
day two! One thing to work on in this week is involving members, and
also looking for references. Also, planning effectively, and in
significant detail!
One focus in our District in this transfer is on developing leadership
skills. I think that this means understanding the principles, and
doctrines of the priesthood; learning what our duty is, and then doing
it. I thought that this was a theme in the last Conference, and in the
previous. The theme is also about learning (consistently) what one
ought to be doing, in relation to their present callings, in order to
progress, to bless others, to be a wise steward—the principle is,
learn what the Lord wants you to, in order to do what He wants you to,
and then He will bless you with more opportunities to be useful, to
learn, and to know Him.
I feel that an important aspect of missionary work is in personally
recognizing and following the guidance of the Holy Ghost, in order to
help others to connect or reconnect with His power and influence.
This week a young man in the branch received his mission call to Lima,
Peru. He's been waiting almost eight months to receive it!, so he was
very happy. Missionary work is the most important work that one can
do, because it consists of inviting others to come unto Christ. You
don't need a plaque to be a missionary!, and the work is best done in
the home, amongst the family.
I love you and enjoy hearing from you! Do let me know how the week has
gone for you.
Love,
Elder Schlachter photos
