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On Wednesday we had a really cool lesson with Anni. She was feeling bummed about trying to be faithful, but not seeing any results... She brought up her friend that's been a faithful Christian her WHOLE life and has had nothing but trials come her way. We ended up using our trio powers, and each shared the scriptures that came to mind. Elder Fassett shared Alma 41:10, I shared 2 Nephi 2:27, and Alma 50:20, and then Elder Melara brought down the house with D&C 122:7. It was really cool. :) After talking about the difference between the happiness God offers and the happiness Satan offers, she had a complete change of attitude and we left her with a big ol' smile on her face. :)
Then that evening we went over to the Church to have a meeting with the second Counselor in the Bishopric, and we had a good talk about some activities and a fireside that the we (the missionaries) are gonna put on in the next couple months! I am stoked to start getting this ball rolling! Our ward has lots of potential to grow and progress, but with out the help of our ward members, it's a slow process... ha. If any of you are blessed to live in a ward with full time missionaries, HELP THEM! They need you! Start talking to your friends! They need the Gospel!
On Thursday we got up extra early so we could get our Yoga done before we had to study and plan. haha. It's part of P90X and it's legit. lol. We're actually getting pretty good! We can do all kinds of crazy balance postures and we're WAY more flexible than we were 2 months ago. haha. After that, and a solid study sesh we did some weekly planning, ate our lunch, and then went out to work. One of our many first lessons ended up being super great! We contacted them on Tuesday, and didn't really expect much cuz they were the epitome of "motley crew." ha. When we talked to them the first time, there were like 5 huge, tattoo covered guys sitting outside, but when we went back, there were only two of the original 5 along with their girlfriends, and a couple other people that live in the house. ha. Christian is a big black guy with a skull tattoo going down his left arm, and some other stuff tattooed all over his back. haha. Estiven is a Vin Diesel look-alike, and wears gold chains and earrings. haha. They are hard core. But secretly believe in God and want more out of their lives than that which they are currently sacando. ha. We had a solid 45 minute discussion with them, and they asked us all kinds of questions about what we believe, and how they can learn more. I'm excited to watch them progress and learn more about their Savior Jesus Christ. :) Missionary work is cool. :)
Friday we had a lesson with a new family we've been teaching. A mom (Ladi) and her two daughters. They've been letting us come over and talk with them for about a week now, and every time we go over there they've got brighter smiles on their faces. :) It's cool how quickly the gospel takes root in the hearts of men, and immediately begins to change them. :) During our lesson on Friday afternoon, we talked about the First Vision, and invited them to read the Book of Mormon. Ladi responded with a resounding YES, and then asked us if we believe in destiny. Ha. We told her that we believe that God has a plan or a destiny laid out for us, and that if we make righteous decisions, we can have all that he has in store for us. After our brief explanation, she said "God must be happy with my decisions, because I know He sent you guys to me." :) I LOVE BEING A MISSIONARY! I am SO blessed to be a part of all the lives of these incredible Children of our Heavenly Father! He is SO good to me!
Saturday was a walking day... We had to cover some lessons in our area, and then we went to Elder Melara's area to invite all his investigators to church, and to visit the Bishop... Then we walked clear out to the far end of our area to teach the Montero family... Ha. To say the least, I slept well that night! But it was a really good day! We had some good lessons, and had a really nice visit with the Bishop and his family. We had a good talk about the progress we've made with the Less Active families he's asked us to visit, and we also reminisced a little bit about Ocoa, cuz that's where he grew up, and that's where I just came from!
Yesterday was dece. We had a good time at Church. I taught a Sunday school lesson on Repentance which was really well received. Then we came home just long enough to eat some lunch before hitting the streets again. We had some good lessons in the afternoon got some contacting done, and then as we were headed home for a Sunday snack, the rain started... It was insane!!! The streets filled up like rivers and we had rain coming in our windows... Ha. Luckily we walked in our door before it got nasty, so we didn't get all that wet, but man... when it rains in the DR, it POURS!
Today was great! We got up this morning, cleaned our house, and then went over to our church (cuz Miguel from Ocoa called me last night and said he was gonna be there), little did we know, there was a regional young single adult activity going on! We got to listen to the last part of Sister Cornish's talk and then Elder Cornish's talk. Then we got to visit for a few minutes with people from our old Areas. :) It was AWESOME! Ivan and Miguel were both there from Ocoa, and basically my whole ward family from Independencia were there! Amelia, Gracie, and Agustin Guzman were there, along with Bertilio and his boys, Marcel, Elizaneth, Nelly, Alba, Katy and Rafael, Mulk and Natanaiel, and a whole bunch of other people! It was SO good to see them all! They are all doing well, and as far as I know, all my converts from both areas are doing well and active! Ivan has plans to go on a mission pretty soon here, and Mulk was there with his MORMON girlfriend!! It was AWESOME!
Then we took a trip to the Nueve. It's a little touristy place where they sell lots of shoes, and hats, and other little things like that. Ha. We went to find Elder Fassett a cheap watch. Mission Accomplished. :)
Now, as you can see, I am here in this chair yet again finishing up a weekly email. It's crazy to me how time flies by... They say, "life is like a roll of toilet paper; the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes!" ha. I'd say that applies to the mission as well. Time just keeps moving faster. I'll blink and be right back here talking to all of you again. :)
Until then,
Much love,
Elder Cade Mooney
On Thursday we got up extra early so we could get our Yoga done before we had to study and plan. haha. It's part of P90X and it's legit. lol. We're actually getting pretty good! We can do all kinds of crazy balance postures and we're WAY more flexible than we were 2 months ago. haha. After that, and a solid study sesh we did some weekly planning, ate our lunch, and then went out to work. One of our many first lessons ended up being super great! We contacted them on Tuesday, and didn't really expect much cuz they were the epitome of "motley crew." ha. When we talked to them the first time, there were like 5 huge, tattoo covered guys sitting outside, but when we went back, there were only two of the original 5 along with their girlfriends, and a couple other people that live in the house. ha. Christian is a big black guy with a skull tattoo going down his left arm, and some other stuff tattooed all over his back. haha. Estiven is a Vin Diesel look-alike, and wears gold chains and earrings. haha. They are hard core. But secretly believe in God and want more out of their lives than that which they are currently sacando. ha. We had a solid 45 minute discussion with them, and they asked us all kinds of questions about what we believe, and how they can learn more. I'm excited to watch them progress and learn more about their Savior Jesus Christ. :) Missionary work is cool. :)
Friday we had a lesson with a new family we've been teaching. A mom (Ladi) and her two daughters. They've been letting us come over and talk with them for about a week now, and every time we go over there they've got brighter smiles on their faces. :) It's cool how quickly the gospel takes root in the hearts of men, and immediately begins to change them. :) During our lesson on Friday afternoon, we talked about the First Vision, and invited them to read the Book of Mormon. Ladi responded with a resounding YES, and then asked us if we believe in destiny. Ha. We told her that we believe that God has a plan or a destiny laid out for us, and that if we make righteous decisions, we can have all that he has in store for us. After our brief explanation, she said "God must be happy with my decisions, because I know He sent you guys to me." :) I LOVE BEING A MISSIONARY! I am SO blessed to be a part of all the lives of these incredible Children of our Heavenly Father! He is SO good to me!
Saturday was a walking day... We had to cover some lessons in our area, and then we went to Elder Melara's area to invite all his investigators to church, and to visit the Bishop... Then we walked clear out to the far end of our area to teach the Montero family... Ha. To say the least, I slept well that night! But it was a really good day! We had some good lessons, and had a really nice visit with the Bishop and his family. We had a good talk about the progress we've made with the Less Active families he's asked us to visit, and we also reminisced a little bit about Ocoa, cuz that's where he grew up, and that's where I just came from!
Yesterday was dece. We had a good time at Church. I taught a Sunday school lesson on Repentance which was really well received. Then we came home just long enough to eat some lunch before hitting the streets again. We had some good lessons in the afternoon got some contacting done, and then as we were headed home for a Sunday snack, the rain started... It was insane!!! The streets filled up like rivers and we had rain coming in our windows... Ha. Luckily we walked in our door before it got nasty, so we didn't get all that wet, but man... when it rains in the DR, it POURS!
Today was great! We got up this morning, cleaned our house, and then went over to our church (cuz Miguel from Ocoa called me last night and said he was gonna be there), little did we know, there was a regional young single adult activity going on! We got to listen to the last part of Sister Cornish's talk and then Elder Cornish's talk. Then we got to visit for a few minutes with people from our old Areas. :) It was AWESOME! Ivan and Miguel were both there from Ocoa, and basically my whole ward family from Independencia were there! Amelia, Gracie, and Agustin Guzman were there, along with Bertilio and his boys, Marcel, Elizaneth, Nelly, Alba, Katy and Rafael, Mulk and Natanaiel, and a whole bunch of other people! It was SO good to see them all! They are all doing well, and as far as I know, all my converts from both areas are doing well and active! Ivan has plans to go on a mission pretty soon here, and Mulk was there with his MORMON girlfriend!! It was AWESOME!
Then we took a trip to the Nueve. It's a little touristy place where they sell lots of shoes, and hats, and other little things like that. Ha. We went to find Elder Fassett a cheap watch. Mission Accomplished. :)
Now, as you can see, I am here in this chair yet again finishing up a weekly email. It's crazy to me how time flies by... They say, "life is like a roll of toilet paper; the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes!" ha. I'd say that applies to the mission as well. Time just keeps moving faster. I'll blink and be right back here talking to all of you again. :)
Until then,
Much love,
Elder Cade Mooney
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| These are the Mangos on the tree outside my window. ha. As you can see, it's almost mango season!! |
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