Dear Family and Friends,
I am learning so much here in Othello. The members are awesome and there is a lot of work to do and it's only going to be possible as we work closely with them. It is pretty different teaching and interacting with non-hispanic people, the culture really is just different. There seems to be a lot more opposition, but it's giving me an opportunity to really solidify my testimony and rely more on Heavenly Father and the power of the scriptures. I love the Book of Mormon so much and am grateful for this wonderful gift that can really confirm to us the reality of the Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ and His priesthood.
This weekend a 9 year old boy we have been teaching these past couple weeks is getting baptized. He is simply incredible and I thank Heavenly Father for him often. His mom is a member but has been active on and off. He has such a strong desire to learn and when we teach him he understands things so well and remembers it and even bears testimony that he knows its true. We are just so excited for him. :)
We are also teaching a lot of other people and as well are trying to really work with the less active members of the wards here in Othello. We are seeing success from this as well as working with part member families. A big key in english work here in Othello is really gaining the trust of the members and working closely with them, although honestly this should be done no matter what culture or language. The members here though are incredible and we are just here to encourage them and invite them to open their mouths too and invite their friends to learn more.
