Querido Familia y Amigos,
MISSION MIRACLES: Everyday we see the hand of God in our work. He truly is in every detail of our service as missionaries. Sometimes it comes as a thought to drop by and see someone, other times the clear ideas that are put in our minds as we teach or even a random encounter on the street. God knows who He is preparing to receive his gospel and He orchestrates every part of our work. It is such a blessing to be an instrument in His hands. Here are a couple of examples from my journal (I hope you can read it), along with one of Elder Fowers' daily entries:
Elder Fowers' Journal:
TEACHING ENGLISH: The Bonilla family, who were recently baptized, have not been living in the United States very long and their two young girls are struggling in school due to lack of English. I have been giving them English lessons once a week for several months. They are so sweet! They live in a tiny back house so I teach them in the yard.
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English lessons |
SERVICE DAY: Another missionary day of service at the Vista Manor mobile home park. Also, another visit to the jungle to help an older lady cut down a 20 ft. tall bird-of-paradise plant that was leaning on the neighbors awning. In the last 3 months, our hard working Elders and Sisters have donated more than 200 hours of service to the residents in this mobile home community...and always with a smile on their faces!
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Enjoying lunch together after the service. |
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Training on "La Restauración" |
Hermana Fowers with all of the Spanish-speaking sisters in the mission
YM CAR MAINTENANCE CLASS: One of our YM activities was to teach the boys basic car maintenance. I took some tools and we set up in the church parking lot. Julio Lopez our member mechanic came and demonstrated how to change a tire, and check fluid levels. Julio had a crankshaft in the truck so we explained some basic principles of an engine. We let them experience using the tools and even let them jack up the car. It was obvious that some had never held a wrench but all of them enjoyed the learning experience. They are starting to gel together as a group.
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Basic mechanics |
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All in! |
SENIOR MISSIONARY FRIENDS: For those of you who have served senior missions, you will understand the sweet bond that forms between the other senior couples. About once a month we get together for a potluck (often on the beach) just so we can share their journey and deepen our friendship. These other missionaries that are serving in the trenches with us become life long friends. We were sad to see the Elder and Hermana Hanks leave... they will be sorely missed. As the only other Spanish-speaking senior couple in our mission, they will take a big chuck of the support for our Spanish units!
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Newport Beach Senior Couples: The glue that holds the mission together. |
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Goodbye to Elder and Hermana Hanks |
VISTA WARD BAPTISM: Sister Nancy was baptized on Saturday. Our valiant missionaries have been working with her for several months and she made the courageous decision to follow Jesus Christ by being baptized. She is a young, single mom with two autistic children, but is an amazing example of love and patience. She was supported by many members of the ward, along with 6 non-members that were in attendance. I think the momentum in our Vista Ward is beginning to shift!
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Hermana Fowers shepherding a new Friend. |
We hope that you can feel a small part of the joy of our service.
Con Mucho Amor,
Los Fowers
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Entryway of the Newport Beach Temple |
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