I was somewhat surprised by how many people here in northern Paraguay
were aware of the "9-11" incident that occurred 15 years ago. I know that I will never forget that morning when prior to leaving for work I watched on the TV as the twin towers and other
targets were hit by the terrorists. I also remember worrying about
family who were planning to travel that day, co-workers traveling in
many states and countries, and about my own family. I doubt any of us
will ever forget that experience.
We have had a good week. We stay busy most of the week, but Sundays are always very busy for us. We love it!
Yesterday we had our Horqueta Branch Conference. The District President got stuck in Asuncion on business and so we forged ahead without him. We had good Priesthood and Relief Society meetings to start off. Pres. Matinez of the Elder's Quorum said, "it looks like only three us here today don't speak Guarani so i will teach the lesson in Guarani. Majority rules. We taught a Sunday School lesson about financial independence - paying tithes and offererings, avoiding debt, saving for emergiencies, and using a budget. We had to adapt it a bit since most of the folks here live day to day. We then had a very good and amazingly reverent Sacrament Meeting. It was so quiet you could hear yourself breathe. President Duarte gave a talk on the Aaronic Priesthood, we had two talks on the family, and I spoke to the Young Women. After we had a lunch (see foto) and then divided up and went visiting to members. We visited 15 families and enjoyed our time. We then drove 3 of the District leaders to Concepcion, visited a family and came home for Home Evening with the members. A full day- and a good day.
We are trying to help the members here become more self-sufficient here with their callings and responsibilities in the church. When we have 6 missionaries in the branch, there is always someone there at meetings to lead the music, teach a lesson, etc. We want them to fulfill their callings and do it because they want to, not because the missionaries say they have to. We love them and hope that they will have learned something during our time here.
This morning we went for a 7:00 am walk. As we left the house we noticed a block away at the hiway was an armored personnel carrier and many soldiers. It appears that there was an important meeting of the anti-terrorism Joint Task Force. Interesting.
We love and appreciate you all. We pray for you daily, and miss you.
Thank you for your love and support.
Jerry and Cheryl
The Fotos:
1- Lunch with the District leaders on Sunday. We had roasted chicken, rice salad, mandioca, and juice. For dessert we had a big cake.
2- Cheryl with a chicken egg and a duck egg. The duck egg is larger.
We have had a good week. We stay busy most of the week, but Sundays are always very busy for us. We love it!
Yesterday we had our Horqueta Branch Conference. The District President got stuck in Asuncion on business and so we forged ahead without him. We had good Priesthood and Relief Society meetings to start off. Pres. Matinez of the Elder's Quorum said, "it looks like only three us here today don't speak Guarani so i will teach the lesson in Guarani. Majority rules. We taught a Sunday School lesson about financial independence - paying tithes and offererings, avoiding debt, saving for emergiencies, and using a budget. We had to adapt it a bit since most of the folks here live day to day. We then had a very good and amazingly reverent Sacrament Meeting. It was so quiet you could hear yourself breathe. President Duarte gave a talk on the Aaronic Priesthood, we had two talks on the family, and I spoke to the Young Women. After we had a lunch (see foto) and then divided up and went visiting to members. We visited 15 families and enjoyed our time. We then drove 3 of the District leaders to Concepcion, visited a family and came home for Home Evening with the members. A full day- and a good day.
We are trying to help the members here become more self-sufficient here with their callings and responsibilities in the church. When we have 6 missionaries in the branch, there is always someone there at meetings to lead the music, teach a lesson, etc. We want them to fulfill their callings and do it because they want to, not because the missionaries say they have to. We love them and hope that they will have learned something during our time here.
This morning we went for a 7:00 am walk. As we left the house we noticed a block away at the hiway was an armored personnel carrier and many soldiers. It appears that there was an important meeting of the anti-terrorism Joint Task Force. Interesting.
We love and appreciate you all. We pray for you daily, and miss you.
Thank you for your love and support.
Jerry and Cheryl
The Fotos:
1- Lunch with the District leaders on Sunday. We had roasted chicken, rice salad, mandioca, and juice. For dessert we had a big cake.
2- Cheryl with a chicken egg and a duck egg. The duck egg is larger.
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