written Dec 23rd
I caught a bit of the Christmas spirit this week as a choir that we
prepared went out and sang at two public events. It was nice and many
people stopped and gathered around as we and the other groups performed.
It was my first experience of singing in a choir with voice parts and I
really loved it. Although Christmas isn´t the same here (it´s hot
outside, not really any Christmas music, no decorations) I still feel
like it´s Christmas.
Aside from the choir concerts we also had the
mission Christmas parties this last week. There were two parties; half
of the mission came to one and the other half came to the other. I got
to go to both :) In the mornings we went out in normal clothes and
played sports (choice of soccer, football, basketball, volleyball,
frisbee, ping pong) and before lunch we changed back into dress
clothes.
Lunch was some nice meat with rice and lots of
delicious desserts with icecream. After lunch we did skits and got a
little visit from the North Pole. I made sure to get a good picture
expressing all of my joy. Actually, I just did that to break the ice a
little because all of the elders were timid in taking a picture with
santa. So I made sure everyone knew there is no shame in sitting on
Santa´s lap and taking a picture with him.
At the end of the week we did a 3 day exchange with
some elders here in Godoy Cruz so that we could stay close and sing in
the concerts. We met with an awesome family that hasn´t been to church
in a long time and their daughters haven´t been baptized. We decided to
take advantage of the season and focus a lot on the Savior, who he is,
why he is important, and so on. We read from and gave them a copy of The
Living Christ as a gift and they loved it. They came to church on
sunday for the Primary program and their children participated! It was
great seeing them there and seeing our efforts not going to waste.
It´s great helping others come unto Christ (or come
back to Christ) and seeing how it changes them. It´s a beautiful season
and I hope we all take a some time to reflect on Him and His life. Take
some time out of your day and click around on some of the videos found
on the home page of LDS.org. It will make your day a little brighter,
give the season a little more meaning, and help us become a little
better. http://www.lds.org/?
Merry Christmas, and God bless us, everyone!
- Elder Rainock
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