Querida Familia,
This week was absolutely great! We had so many meetings and extra activities, but they were all worth it. This week we had our first set of interviews with the President. I didn't really know what to expect for it, but it was amazing! We had great trainings by the President's Assistants, and the interview went really well. He was very friendly and listened very well. I shared with him some problems I had and things I was worried about, and he gave me great council and some things to study. I can't wait to apply those things in this next transfer. Speaking of this next transfer, Elder Robinson is going to be a District Leader! We're not sure where yet until tonight, but he got sent down to McAllen to receive a training. I'm super excited for him and I hope he does well. There is a chance he'll stay on the Bluff, but I don't think it's very likely. He'll probably move more in central Corpus. I'll be holdin down the fort on the Bluff and I can't wait to meet my new companion tomorrow!
We got the organ in our house, but it's a lot bigger and heavier than I was expecting. I will definitely not be taking it around the mission with me. Instead I will search for a small keyboard I can practice on and use that. The organ is great and works, but is just a little out of tune. It was perfect for Halloween night! Lots of scary music at our house the last few days. It was a really good and fun week with Elder Robinson. I'm gonna miss him.
We were kind of slow on investigator work this week because we had a lot of extra meetings, but we are starting to get the work going better here. We got a new ward mission leader, and he is going to be great! He's a very faithful man and he's not afraid to do his very best which is awesome. We're making family mission plans with some of our members this week, and I think working with the members diligently right now will bring a lot more fruit for the missionaries who come in the next few months. I'm learning that missionary work is really supposed to be lead by the members. We viewed a statistic for the church this week that showed percentages on baptisms around the world. Of the people found and fellowshipped by members, 66% of all of them were baptized, but of the people found and taught by missionaries alone, only 2% of people accepted baptism. That is huge. I can't wait till the ward here is lead by member work. It will be amazing.
My Ponderize Scripture for this week is in Helaman 3:35
"Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God."
I feel like this scripture is a good example of what's supposed to take place as we progress and endure to the end after Baptism and Confirmation. The more steps we make in Christ's direction, the more humble, faithful, and happy we will be. I love the concept of eternal progression, and I'm grateful for Jesus Christ who makes is all possible. This week I've really felt the love of God for me and for all of His children. The more we understand how important people are to Him, the greater desire we will have to change ourselves and share the gospel. It's just great!
My preference on moving is wherever the Lord wants. I would rather you guys stayed in Utah so that I could visit you while I'm in college and stuff, but if you feel the Corpus beach calling, I won't stop you! In Utah my places would be Salt Lake or Kanab. I love Kanab, but Salt Lake will be a lot closer to college. That's my 2 cents, so take it for what it's worth and pray about it! I'm excited for you guys if the move does end up happening. Have a great week and keep being the awesome family you are. I show people all the time and they love seeing pictures of you guys. I love you so much!
Con mucho amor,
El Elder Jenson
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