Sunday, April 22, 2018
END OF APRIL LETTER #11
Another month slips by and we need to get things updated.
I think that everybody would agree that last Conference was one of those that you only get to see once in a lifetime. We have had conferences with multiple apostles being put in, and most of us remember when President Monson became the new prophet (and many of us remember other prophets being put in) but certainly there have not been many with such sweeping changes and feeling that the work is really hastening and this is a great opportunity for all.
We know that the combining of the priesthood quorums has been a long time coming. Even the wards in Utah where there are a disproportionate number of high priests will certainly be blessed by combining the talents of so many. Here there are just a couple of high priests and it seems inefficient to have two people go off by themselves.
It’s great to see the young women being brought into the action part. It had never even occurred to me (Ron) that the young men were actively involved not only in their priesthood callings with the sacrament and fast offerings, but as home teaching partners and the same opportunity had not before been given to them. It will be great.
But one of the best things is the ministry part and we were especially touched by the emphasis on seeking the companionship of the Holy Ghost. We are reminded of the time when Christ visited the Nephites and how long and hard the people here prayed for the Spirit to be with them. Pres. Nelson laid things out very specifically the steps to take to get things working and that is something that everybody is going to need.
They are very excited here for the new temple in Concepcion that will be dedicated the end of October. It gives us a boost here with out program, especially in the Concepcion missions to have some open chapels with an emphasis on temple work and especially for the opportunity of going to the temple open house for the people in that area. They said that it is a very unique building, one that not only has pneumatic pillars in the foundation, but one that actually “floats” on some kind of new foundation so that it is very resistant to earthquakes which have been a problem in that area. They had had a very strong earthquake just a few months after the temple had been announced and they took that into consideration when they did the construction.
We were invited to participate in the interim mission president’s seminar here in Buenos Aires and even give a presentation on the Chapel Open House program. We had the opportunity to meet every one of the 28 mission presidents in the area, to visit with most of them and even have lunch and dinner with several of them. We are so in awe of these mission presidents. They have such an enormous job of trying to get people to come to Christ, overseeing 150 young people, keeping them busy and healthy and safe and growing and maturing in addition to all the supervision work that they have to do with the districts and the stakes, knowing that they are the direct leaders of the districts and branches in the missions, and dealing with the governments and the paper requirements. Like one of the mission presidents said, “they call mission presidents only for three years, because they have proven that three years is the maximum amount of time that you can go without sleep”.
But the best part of the seminar was the chance to listen to the Area Presidency talk about important things, the basics of the gospel, the Book of Mormon, observing the Sabbath day and other topics to help the mission presidents inspire their missionaries to do their best. We have been blessed beyond measure to work with Pres. Teixeira, to see his spirit and vision of the work. He was called to be one of the Presidents of the Seventy and will be leaving the end of July. Benjamin de Hoyos was called to be the new President of the Area August 1 and know that he will be a great addition to this area.
The presentation to the Mission Presidents on the Open Chapel program went well, we think. Helen gave a wonderful testimony and we have had feedback from the mission presidents which has been very positive.
Russ and Lainie are coming out next weekend for their 20th wedding anniversary and it will be great to get to see them and spend a little time with them. Lainie served in Salta Argentina and they will be going there as well as getting together with some of her companions.
We love it here – the people are so wonderful and kind to us. We are looking to minister better and help the members make this Open Chapel program work so that more and more of their friends and neighbors get a chance to see what a blessing that the gospel can be.
We love all our family and friends and hope that this year is great, that you enjoy and summer and spend time with your family to deepen those bonds. It’s true, we know it is and are so grateful to be serving here.
Love you!
Mom and Dad
Grandma and Grandpa
Elder y Hermana Dalby
I think that everybody would agree that last Conference was one of those that you only get to see once in a lifetime. We have had conferences with multiple apostles being put in, and most of us remember when President Monson became the new prophet (and many of us remember other prophets being put in) but certainly there have not been many with such sweeping changes and feeling that the work is really hastening and this is a great opportunity for all.
We know that the combining of the priesthood quorums has been a long time coming. Even the wards in Utah where there are a disproportionate number of high priests will certainly be blessed by combining the talents of so many. Here there are just a couple of high priests and it seems inefficient to have two people go off by themselves.
It’s great to see the young women being brought into the action part. It had never even occurred to me (Ron) that the young men were actively involved not only in their priesthood callings with the sacrament and fast offerings, but as home teaching partners and the same opportunity had not before been given to them. It will be great.
But one of the best things is the ministry part and we were especially touched by the emphasis on seeking the companionship of the Holy Ghost. We are reminded of the time when Christ visited the Nephites and how long and hard the people here prayed for the Spirit to be with them. Pres. Nelson laid things out very specifically the steps to take to get things working and that is something that everybody is going to need.
They are very excited here for the new temple in Concepcion that will be dedicated the end of October. It gives us a boost here with out program, especially in the Concepcion missions to have some open chapels with an emphasis on temple work and especially for the opportunity of going to the temple open house for the people in that area. They said that it is a very unique building, one that not only has pneumatic pillars in the foundation, but one that actually “floats” on some kind of new foundation so that it is very resistant to earthquakes which have been a problem in that area. They had had a very strong earthquake just a few months after the temple had been announced and they took that into consideration when they did the construction.
We were invited to participate in the interim mission president’s seminar here in Buenos Aires and even give a presentation on the Chapel Open House program. We had the opportunity to meet every one of the 28 mission presidents in the area, to visit with most of them and even have lunch and dinner with several of them. We are so in awe of these mission presidents. They have such an enormous job of trying to get people to come to Christ, overseeing 150 young people, keeping them busy and healthy and safe and growing and maturing in addition to all the supervision work that they have to do with the districts and the stakes, knowing that they are the direct leaders of the districts and branches in the missions, and dealing with the governments and the paper requirements. Like one of the mission presidents said, “they call mission presidents only for three years, because they have proven that three years is the maximum amount of time that you can go without sleep”.
But the best part of the seminar was the chance to listen to the Area Presidency talk about important things, the basics of the gospel, the Book of Mormon, observing the Sabbath day and other topics to help the mission presidents inspire their missionaries to do their best. We have been blessed beyond measure to work with Pres. Teixeira, to see his spirit and vision of the work. He was called to be one of the Presidents of the Seventy and will be leaving the end of July. Benjamin de Hoyos was called to be the new President of the Area August 1 and know that he will be a great addition to this area.
The presentation to the Mission Presidents on the Open Chapel program went well, we think. Helen gave a wonderful testimony and we have had feedback from the mission presidents which has been very positive.
Russ and Lainie are coming out next weekend for their 20th wedding anniversary and it will be great to get to see them and spend a little time with them. Lainie served in Salta Argentina and they will be going there as well as getting together with some of her companions.
We love it here – the people are so wonderful and kind to us. We are looking to minister better and help the members make this Open Chapel program work so that more and more of their friends and neighbors get a chance to see what a blessing that the gospel can be.
We love all our family and friends and hope that this year is great, that you enjoy and summer and spend time with your family to deepen those bonds. It’s true, we know it is and are so grateful to be serving here.
Love you!
Mom and Dad
Grandma and Grandpa
Elder y Hermana Dalby
Mission President's Conference - Buenos Aires, Argentina
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