Hey everyone!
Happy New Year!
It was a great week here in the mission field as we continued to work with old and new investigators and really seeing some of our converts progress in huge ways towards the temple. There were a few great experiences as well that I saw that really solidified my testimony in what President Hinckley calls it "a marvelous work and wonder".
One experience was on an exchange where I went into one of the Reading Spanish areas. Now, why this was such an experience for me was because I was with Elder Warnick, who has barely been out for 3 months. So for anyone that can guess, Spanish Goldens don't exactly have Spanish down 100%. It was decided I'd be with him because I knew more Spanish than Elder Baker... So with our limited Spanish, but faith that we'd have a great day, we went to do the Lord's work. It went so well, even though we didn't know exactly how to say certain words, or understood everything investigators were saying, the Spirit was so strong by the end of every lesson. It really showed me in a big way how the Lord is willing to help out all the time, although we have weaknesses, it won't hinder from the Spirit if we are humble enough to receive it.
Mariline (the Haitian Woman who we teach) went to the hospital and we gave her a blessing of healing with the sickness she had. We visited her on New Year's Eve and we had a powerful lesson on hope and how Christ can take away our pain and sicknesses as we have continual faith and patience with that faith. She was so concerned she wasn't going to be able to spend New Years with her 4 kids who have been gone to New York for over a week. But later that day she called us to let us know she got released from the hospital which was great! It's really cool to see Priesthood blessings come to pass that's for sure.
Also, to start the New Year strong, we had Miguel at church again! He really enjoyed it and wants to keep coming back which is so exciting. We are excited for him to be baptized later this month. I'm so thankful for this past year in 2016, there were so many experiences that really have made me a better me. So many companions, areas, and leaders that really have changed my life. I'm really excited for this next year. It's my goal, no matter what I do or where I am, the Lord will always be involved in what I do. I hope all of you have a great start to this great year!
Elder Cortes
Reading, PA
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