Hey, everyone, don't worry, I'm still in the Dominican working hard. Not much has happened since the last time I wrote, but at the same time a good amount has happened, which makes no sense but yeah.
About a couple weeks ago, as a district (5 areas, 10 missionaries) we set a "District baptism date" for November 4, and invited all the missionaries to set whatever baptism dates they achieve to that date, so we can all have a bunch of people baptized at the same time. They accepted it, and we're nearing that date very quickly. In our area, we have five people set to be baptized. Let's go over them.
Yoderis and Yoelmis- Two little girls that are the sisters of a family that has two members in it, they're pretty cool and super excited for the baptism.
Angel- cool kid that has an aunt that's super Catholic, but he's down to be baptized and we're working on getting his dad ready, too.
Abba- super chill old guy that is extremely interested in the church, and very faithful. Ever since we visited him, he hasn't missed coming to church once.
Lori- a nice Haitian lady that "we" have been teaching. Mainly Elder Bringhurst has, because I don't know Creole yet. She recently accepted the invitation extended to her by a member of the branch that accompanied us to a lesson, and we're helping her get ready. Here's what she texted us yesterday after church:
"I have a remark to make. It is true that we are not perfect, but the love of God is in each of his children. I am really happy that I will be part of this family. I feel good and I believe I will NOT regret if I am baptized and accept to follow Jesus definitively."
So yeah, super cool.
The work in Azua has not at all been easy. It's been extremely hot, stressful, and there was a lot of times I got really discouraged. As I have been pushing myself past my limits, I have seen changes in myself and have noticed my weaknesses, and with God I'm working to turn them into strengths. My all time favorite scripture from the book of Mormon teaches:
"And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them."
I love the book of Mormon. These past couple weeks I've been really diving into every chapter, making sure I get the most out of it, and I have been growing my testimony of the church and of Christ a ton. He really is there for us. He actually does love us. He in reality wants us to be happy every day. That's why he calls to us to come unto him.
Thanks everyone for your prayers. I'm praying for you, and I hope you all have a great week!
I must go -Elder Barlow
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