June 10: 8 months

Hello to all and welcome to another mass. We had a solid week full of fun experiences. We continued to do a lot of finding like always. We noticed more doors were starting to open, and we began to find and teach more people - people who actually want to listen and accept our message. We worked with over 4 different people this week that we found while out finding - all of which attended the church on Sunday for their first time. We had a total of 9 come, which was such a miracle. We also have a baptism planned for this Saturday for Kevin, a 12-year-old beast. We are continuing to see the Lord's hand more and more every day and this area that I came into is really starting to change. It's such a blessing. 

The scripture for this week is in John 3:16-17. It's a common scripture but it's so powerful.

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

The love of God is real and is everlasting. He has immense love for each one of us, and because he loves us so much, he sent his only begotten son Jesus Christ to the world for the salvation of us. That through him we may be saved, and that we may live eternally if we believe in his name and keep his commandments. I hope we can all look this week for opportunities to share this love with a friend, family member, or neighbor that we can all be uplifted and be happier in this life.

I wish all a wonderful week.

 Love always Elder Rich

Pretty Ecuadorian flowers

Kevin, with your classic Ecuadorian banana. He's being baptized this Saturday

The pizza here is good!

Met some crazy drunk people and decided to take a picture