Dear Family,
We've had a generally successful week; we've been able to have
productive visits with several members. We're trying to improve our
coordination.
The primary asked that we help with an activity on Saturday; it went
quite well and several investigators came. Sunday was more dificult
because it was Día del Niño.
I reflected this week on consacration. The successful misionary
forgets himself when he is set apart from what he once was; he loses
himself in the call to become as the Saviour and be His
representative. Figuratively, he leaves all of his personal 'things'
in a box at home, arriving back he sifts through it and decides what
to keep. (photos)
Hope all is well; have fun at Youth Conference!
Love,
Eder Schlachter
Monday, October 8, 2012
October 8, 2012, La Calera
Dear Family,
This week we're working to find new investigators and trying to talk
to more and more people. Elder Marchant and I both stay in La Calera
this transfer.
I enjoyed Conference. Elder Holland gave basically the same talk that
he gave two years ago (see Sunday morning session at Conference link) while I was in the MTC--it's the introductory
and concluding idea of my mission, I suppose. I enjoyed the story of
the temple inspectors (see Saturday afternoon session talk by Elder Scott D. Whiting). I should like my character to be capable of
passing such scrutiny. The announcement of earlier missionary ages was
revelatory.
We didn't get anybody to General Conference, but... we do have this week!
Love,
Elder Schlachter
This week we're working to find new investigators and trying to talk
to more and more people. Elder Marchant and I both stay in La Calera
this transfer.
I enjoyed Conference. Elder Holland gave basically the same talk that
he gave two years ago (see Sunday morning session at Conference link) while I was in the MTC--it's the introductory
and concluding idea of my mission, I suppose. I enjoyed the story of
the temple inspectors (see Saturday afternoon session talk by Elder Scott D. Whiting). I should like my character to be capable of
passing such scrutiny. The announcement of earlier missionary ages was
revelatory.
We didn't get anybody to General Conference, but... we do have this week!
Love,
Elder Schlachter
October 1, 2012, La Calera
Dear Family,
How are you? I am well--the week has gone quickly.
We found a nice family this week (Flia. Martínez). We hope to get them to church this coming week.
We've been able to go out with several members this week, and we had a Family Home Evening with the Branch President.
We're working on talking with more people in order to build up a 'teaching pool.'
Transfers are this weekend, together with General Conference. We hope to get many to it.
Love,
Elder Schlachter
September 24, 2012, La Calera
P. S. I had attached several photos in last week's email, but had
attached too many and the mail never arrived! I append the text I
wrote last week:
Dear Family,
How are you? I am well--lately I need to check my agenda before
writing; otherwise I can never remember what has happened in the week!
Brisa was baptized this week! The scheduling was complicated, but
finally it all worked out.
I've started reading the Book of Mormon again. This time I'm studying
the concept of Zion. I'd like to finish before General Conference.
We'll be working hard this week to find more investigators. We're
continuing Family Home Evenings with families in the branch. I'll try
to write more next week!
Love,
Elder Schlachter
attached too many and the mail never arrived! I append the text I
wrote last week:
Dear Family,
How are you? I am well--lately I need to check my agenda before
writing; otherwise I can never remember what has happened in the week!
Brisa was baptized this week! The scheduling was complicated, but
finally it all worked out.
I've started reading the Book of Mormon again. This time I'm studying
the concept of Zion. I'd like to finish before General Conference.
We'll be working hard this week to find more investigators. We're
continuing Family Home Evenings with families in the branch. I'll try
to write more next week!
Love,
Elder Schlachter
September 17, 2012, La Calera
Dear Family,
How are you? I am well -- I've finally sent photos this week!
We had Zone Conference this week, and spoke about conversion and the
power of the Book of Mormon as scripture. I decided to study The
Restoration this week; my impression is that doctrine cannot be
over-studied so long as the examination is of practical application.
This week I'm on exchanges -- again! This time with Elder Watts in the
next ward over.
One of the photos is of Elder Melerio, Elder Henry and me. Elder
Melerio goes home in three weeks -- I've enjoyed having my trainer
with me in the mission for almost all of my time here. photos
This week we're starting strategic visits to leadership of the branch.
We'll be teaching them the missionary lessons so that they can feel
the Holy Ghost more; we hope to help them personally and improve our
coordination with them. We did exchanges in the Priesthood class
yesterday. The quorum president, Pte. Chávez, remarked to one of the
visited, 'We were tired of looking at each other so we decided to come
out and visit you.' Elder Marchant went with Billy Rodríguez, 21, who
is waiting for his mission papers to arrive.
Love,
Elder Schlachter
P.S. In the photo of playing spoons, it's actually called 'chancho'
and hands are put on the table rather than used to remove spoons. The
slowest one loses!
How are you? I am well -- I've finally sent photos this week!
We had Zone Conference this week, and spoke about conversion and the
power of the Book of Mormon as scripture. I decided to study The
Restoration this week; my impression is that doctrine cannot be
over-studied so long as the examination is of practical application.
This week I'm on exchanges -- again! This time with Elder Watts in the
next ward over.
One of the photos is of Elder Melerio, Elder Henry and me. Elder
Melerio goes home in three weeks -- I've enjoyed having my trainer
with me in the mission for almost all of my time here. photos
This week we're starting strategic visits to leadership of the branch.
We'll be teaching them the missionary lessons so that they can feel
the Holy Ghost more; we hope to help them personally and improve our
coordination with them. We did exchanges in the Priesthood class
yesterday. The quorum president, Pte. Chávez, remarked to one of the
visited, 'We were tired of looking at each other so we decided to come
out and visit you.' Elder Marchant went with Billy Rodríguez, 21, who
is waiting for his mission papers to arrive.
Love,
Elder Schlachter
P.S. In the photo of playing spoons, it's actually called 'chancho'
and hands are put on the table rather than used to remove spoons. The
slowest one loses!
September 10, 2012, La Calera
Dear Family,
The week has gone quickly; we have a baptism this Friday.
The Buenos Aires temple was dedicated yesterday; on Saturday we went
to the Cultural Celebration (broadcast).
Love,
Elder Schlachter
The week has gone quickly; we have a baptism this Friday.
The Buenos Aires temple was dedicated yesterday; on Saturday we went
to the Cultural Celebration (broadcast).
Love,
Elder Schlachter
September 3, 2012, La Calera
Dear Family,
How are you? I am well--my first week in La Calera has gone quickly;
I've been working to adjust to the people here; they're a little bit
different everywhere. We're working now so that a nine-year-old
investigator (Brisa) can be baptized by her dad next weekend. There
are many families here in Calera returning to activity in the church.
The temple in Buenos Aires is being dedicated this Sunday. They added
two new wings; now it's triangular. We'll be watching the broadcast in
one of the chapels in Córdoba.
Right now I'm on an exchange with Elder Melerio until Wednesday.
Love,
Elder Schlachter
How are you? I am well--my first week in La Calera has gone quickly;
I've been working to adjust to the people here; they're a little bit
different everywhere. We're working now so that a nine-year-old
investigator (Brisa) can be baptized by her dad next weekend. There
are many families here in Calera returning to activity in the church.
The temple in Buenos Aires is being dedicated this Sunday. They added
two new wings; now it's triangular. We'll be watching the broadcast in
one of the chapels in Córdoba.
Right now I'm on an exchange with Elder Melerio until Wednesday.
Love,
Elder Schlachter
August 27, 2012, La Calera
Dear Family,
How are you? I am well--a bit hurried; my P-Day ends in ten minutes!
I've been transferred from Villa Dolores to La Calera, a small city
stuck to the city of Córdoba. My new companion is Elder Marchant, from
Missouri (I think). We've spent the day cleaning the apartment.
My time in Villa Dolores was brief but very excellent. I'm pleased to
be here in this zone; my zone leaders are Élder Melerio and the
Mexican Élder López who was with me during my stay in Leones.
Off to work!
Love,
Élder Schlachter
How are you? I am well--a bit hurried; my P-Day ends in ten minutes!
I've been transferred from Villa Dolores to La Calera, a small city
stuck to the city of Córdoba. My new companion is Elder Marchant, from
Missouri (I think). We've spent the day cleaning the apartment.
My time in Villa Dolores was brief but very excellent. I'm pleased to
be here in this zone; my zone leaders are Élder Melerio and the
Mexican Élder López who was with me during my stay in Leones.
Off to work!
Love,
Élder Schlachter
August 20, 2012, Villa Dolores
Dear Family,
How are you? I am well--I'm tired of writing it, but the week has
flown by, again!
One of our principal objectives is to improve coordination with the
branch. We presently have no Mission Leader,
so we're meeting often with quorum, relief society, and branch
presidents to keep them up-to-date on what we're doing, and solicit
help! For example, this week we asked the Gospel Principles teacher to
send a text message to a couple that needed to come to church, we gave
an important reference to the Elders Quorum President, we visit the
family of the Relief Society President at least once a week, etc. (photos)
I'm quite tired!
Love,
Elder Schlachter
How are you? I am well--I'm tired of writing it, but the week has
flown by, again!
One of our principal objectives is to improve coordination with the
branch. We presently have no Mission Leader,
so we're meeting often with quorum, relief society, and branch
presidents to keep them up-to-date on what we're doing, and solicit
help! For example, this week we asked the Gospel Principles teacher to
send a text message to a couple that needed to come to church, we gave
an important reference to the Elders Quorum President, we visit the
family of the Relief Society President at least once a week, etc. (photos)
I'm quite tired!
Love,
Elder Schlachter
August 6, 2012, Villa Dolores
Dear Family,
How are you? I am well--time flies! I've attached a picture of how the
temple construction is going in Córdoba.
Today I'm off to Merlo, San Luis for an exchange. The Zone Leaders
came over from Río Cuarto this week (Elder Bird, and Elder Noguera)
and we did exchanges in Merlo and in Villa Dolores.
Anyhow, I need be off to catch the bus!
Love,
Elder Schlachter
P.S. I'll try to send photos next week! (photos)
How are you? I am well--time flies! I've attached a picture of how the
temple construction is going in Córdoba.
Today I'm off to Merlo, San Luis for an exchange. The Zone Leaders
came over from Río Cuarto this week (Elder Bird, and Elder Noguera)
and we did exchanges in Merlo and in Villa Dolores.
Anyhow, I need be off to catch the bus!
Love,
Elder Schlachter
P.S. I'll try to send photos next week! (photos)
July 30, 2012, Villa Dolores
Dear Family,
How are you? I am well--this week we've been... busy! Zipping about on
bicycles all over Villa Dolores. We have many people to visit.
I'm so glad to be here in Villa Dolores and in the mission in general.
Love,
Elder Schlachter
P.S. I'll send photos in the coming week.
How are you? I am well--this week we've been... busy! Zipping about on
bicycles all over Villa Dolores. We have many people to visit.
I'm so glad to be here in Villa Dolores and in the mission in general.
Love,
Elder Schlachter
P.S. I'll send photos in the coming week.
July 16, 2012, Villa Dolores
Dear Family,
I've been transferred, to Villa Dolores, again!
The week went quickly in Leones; an excommunicated member finally
received approval to be rebaptised, and generally things are
improving, even though very few got to the chapel on Sunday.
In Villa Dolores, I'm here with Elder Bermedo, from Chile (Santiago).
He's an excellent missionary, very perceptive, a hard worker, etc. We
have the same amount of time in the mission as well. I'm looking
forwards to working with the members here and hopefully we'll be able
to help some of my old investigators to be baptised this time around.
I consider it an excellent opportunity.
Congratulations to Levi for his mission call! I'm excited that we'll
be able to speak Spanish to each other. However, regardless of the
location of the mission I know that it will be an important experience
for him and those whom he will be serving.
Love,
Elder Schlachter
PD Me comunico con la oficina de la misión por lo de llegar antes de
que salga Levi.
[PS I spoke with the mission about arriving home before Levi leaves.]
I've been transferred, to Villa Dolores, again!
The week went quickly in Leones; an excommunicated member finally
received approval to be rebaptised, and generally things are
improving, even though very few got to the chapel on Sunday.
In Villa Dolores, I'm here with Elder Bermedo, from Chile (Santiago).
He's an excellent missionary, very perceptive, a hard worker, etc. We
have the same amount of time in the mission as well. I'm looking
forwards to working with the members here and hopefully we'll be able
to help some of my old investigators to be baptised this time around.
I consider it an excellent opportunity.
Congratulations to Levi for his mission call! I'm excited that we'll
be able to speak Spanish to each other. However, regardless of the
location of the mission I know that it will be an important experience
for him and those whom he will be serving.
Love,
Elder Schlachter
PD Me comunico con la oficina de la misión por lo de llegar antes de
que salga Levi.
[PS I spoke with the mission about arriving home before Levi leaves.]
July 9, 2012, Los Leones
Dear Family,
How are you? I am well. The week has gone quickly, as usual.
I finished reading the The Book of Mormon today. As I had mentioned,
I've been marking references to Christ by His name, His words, and the
words of prayers. Here's the list of prayers, if you're curious:
- 1 Nephi 7:17; 17:9
- 2 Nephi 4:30-35
- Enos 1:7
- Mosiah 18:12
- Alma 2:30; 14:26; 15:10; 18:41; 19:29; 22:18; 31:15-18; 31:26-35;
33:4-11, 13, 16; 36:18
- Helaman 11:4; 11:10-16
- 3 Nephi 13:9-13; 17:14; 19:20-23, 28-29
- Ether 2:18-19, 22; 3:2-5; 12:23-25, 29-35
I'm planning on starting it again, this time marking and reading to
understand repentance and virtue. Tomorrow I'll be analyzing in my
personal study what I've read.
The week was mostly spent in exchanges with Bell Ville and Marcos
Juarez. We were able to teach quite a bit in Leones, but we need to
improve what we teach as people aren't getting to church nor baptismal
commitments. Sunday was quiet; a goodly number of our brethren are
suffering health challenges and neither they nor their families got to
church this week.
Transfers are this week; I find out by Monday if I get to stay.
I've attached one of the latest pictures of the construction of the
Cordoba temple. (photos)
Love,
Elder Schlachter
How are you? I am well. The week has gone quickly, as usual.
I finished reading the The Book of Mormon today. As I had mentioned,
I've been marking references to Christ by His name, His words, and the
words of prayers. Here's the list of prayers, if you're curious:
- 1 Nephi 7:17; 17:9
- 2 Nephi 4:30-35
- Enos 1:7
- Mosiah 18:12
- Alma 2:30; 14:26; 15:10; 18:41; 19:29; 22:18; 31:15-18; 31:26-35;
33:4-11, 13, 16; 36:18
- Helaman 11:4; 11:10-16
- 3 Nephi 13:9-13; 17:14; 19:20-23, 28-29
- Ether 2:18-19, 22; 3:2-5; 12:23-25, 29-35
I'm planning on starting it again, this time marking and reading to
understand repentance and virtue. Tomorrow I'll be analyzing in my
personal study what I've read.
The week was mostly spent in exchanges with Bell Ville and Marcos
Juarez. We were able to teach quite a bit in Leones, but we need to
improve what we teach as people aren't getting to church nor baptismal
commitments. Sunday was quiet; a goodly number of our brethren are
suffering health challenges and neither they nor their families got to
church this week.
Transfers are this week; I find out by Monday if I get to stay.
I've attached one of the latest pictures of the construction of the
Cordoba temple. (photos)
Love,
Elder Schlachter
July 2, Los Leones
Dear Family,
How are you? I am well, the week has gone quickly.
We had a zone conference, and talked about the importance of
testimony, the utility of planning, and effectiveness of district
meetings. Interviews with President are expected before the transfer
(July 15).
We have much to do. We're working hard so that Natalia, a young woman
who has already gone to church many times, can be baptized this coming
Sunday. It'll be a busy week in the entire district; we're expecting
baptisms in all three areas. We're in Marcos Juárez today starting an
exchange until Wednesday.
I'm excited to hear more about Levi's mission call!
Love,
Elder Schlachter
How are you? I am well, the week has gone quickly.
We had a zone conference, and talked about the importance of
testimony, the utility of planning, and effectiveness of district
meetings. Interviews with President are expected before the transfer
(July 15).
We have much to do. We're working hard so that Natalia, a young woman
who has already gone to church many times, can be baptized this coming
Sunday. It'll be a busy week in the entire district; we're expecting
baptisms in all three areas. We're in Marcos Juárez today starting an
exchange until Wednesday.
I'm excited to hear more about Levi's mission call!
Love,
Elder Schlachter
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