Unfortunately we didn't have Halloween down here, but we did have the Day of the Dead, which isn't quite as fun.
We have had a ton of lessons with our investigators this week (most of them were with members which was great!)! Last Monday we went and made Elder Lamm's special stuffed French Toast for Gloria and her family. They enjoyed it and after we were able to teach them a bit about the restoration. We showed them the twenty minute video of the restoration. It was really great and the spirit was strong. We talked a bit after about how they felt and what they thought. Gloria told us that she feels really good about just about everything but she still has one big doubt and that is the day of the Sabboth (they believe it should be on Saturday). They are Adventists and they have several beliefs quite similar to ours but they lack the three most important things (The Book of Mormon, a Prophet, and the Priesthood). We explained to her why we believe that the Sabboth day is Sunday but she was still unsure, so I bore my testimony of the Book of Mormon to her. Every church has their own interpretations of the scriptures (that is why there are so many churches) which is why we need The Book of Mormon and a prophet. I told her that honestly I don't know all of the doctrine concerning the Sabboth Day, but that I do know that the Book of Mormon is true, and that we have a living prophet today. We promised her that if she would read, ponder, and pray she could have the same answer.
We found an inactive family this last week and we found out that one of their sons, Lider, had not been baptized. We had a good lesson about the Book of Mormon with him and his girlfriend, Perla. They seem interested and we hope to continue with them.
We had a great Fast Sunday this last week. Elder Lamm shared his testimony first because it was his last chance to speak before going home. It was really good. I shared my testimony after him about the Book of Mormon. I know that the Book of Mormon is true and that as we read it we will grow closer to our Heavenly Father who loves us more than we can imagine. Gloria and her daughter came as well and although the meeting went a little long, it was fantastic for them. There were some very powerful testimonies borne about the truthfulness of this gospel. It was like they were being hit by wave after wave of the spirit. At the end of the meeting I had the honor of confirming Victor as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in receiving the Holy Ghost. The spirit was very strong and I am so grateful to have been a part of it. It was a very powerful meeting.
Speaking of waves (a few sentences ago), today we got permission to go to Topolobampo (a city by the beach) so we had some fun in the sun in our shirts and ties! Woo! :)
Thank you,
Elder Tanner Clement
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