Dear Family,
How are you? I am well—Easter in Argentina has passed quietly, the
week as well. We had a gigantic weekly planning session that took us
three days to complete (eek!), and our first Branch Council (since
I've been here) this week. We've also been led miraculously to more
hidden, inactive families (hidden because they're not on the
membership list, or, if they are, their address is wildly inaccurate).
I know that God does direct this work, that He really gives guidance
in all things through His Spirit as we work to qualify—being worthy,
and humbly listening.
Thank you for your letters! The talk by Elder Holland is really
good—he also gave one in 2004 in the MTC called "Missionary work and
the Atonement" or "Miracle of a Mission" (or maybe they're different)
that also teaches that salvation just isn't an easy thing to get! It
was never easy for the Saviour, and thus we can hardly expect to have
an easy experience and be disciples of Him.
This week we're teaching a 93-year old woman named Louisa. She listens
very carefully, and wants to do the right thing. We going to put
together some little drawings and cards, etc, to help her to remember
what we're been teaching in more detail! Also, we're trying to teach a
nine year-old named Benjamin, who's been coming to church with his
grandma for some time, and wants to be baptised!
Thank you for writing to me! I'm looking forwards to getting the
packages—I think that the first one has arrived, but I need to wait
until we go on a trip to Rio Cuarto or Cordoba to pick it up!
I love you all!
Elder Schlachter Photos
