This is going to be a pretty quick letter because I have almost no time to write today. We had a crazy week, so I’m just going to try my best to sum it up quickly, and if I have more time later today, I’ll try to explain more.
The Familia Tejerina got baptized!!!! We basically spent the whole week working our tails of to get their interviews and getting the service all put together. It was such a humbling experience to see them enter into the baptismal font, even though they were really nervous. After the service, they both expressed their feelings of nervousness before, but a lightness like nothing they had felt before afterwards.
I have been teaching this family since I arrived here in Villa Montes, and one by one, starting with Gean, then Sebastian, and now the parents Rufino and Felipa have each entered into the baptismal font. I remember when I arrived to Villamontes, I was trying to figure out why I was here, and I prayed and the answer I received was, there’s a purpose, work hard and find it. I now know that the Familia Tejerina was why I was sent here to Villamontes.
Transfers have arrived, and today I will be heading back to Tarija (the city where I started my mission). I will be opening an area with a missionary who recently finished his training. I am really excited for the new opportunities the change is going to bring, but also really sad to leave Elder Davila and Villa Montes.
All the best! Have a great week and Keep the Faith!!!
Con amor, Elder Newman
Mom’s Questions:
1. We heard the news today from our Bolivian FB friends that you are leaving Villamontes and transferring back to Tarija. How are you feeling about transfers?
Excited and sad at the same time. Sad to leave Villamontes, but excited for what the cambio has to bring
2. Do you know who your companion will be?
His name is Elder Archer.
3. Will you be in the same areas as before? How many areas are there in Tarija?
No, there are 2 zones in Tarija, with something like 15 wards. I’ll be in a different ward.
4. I got a picture today from Elina Maraz Gareca of a baptism? Was that this weekend and who got baptized?
The Familia Tejerina :)
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