What’s better than service!?!
Wednesday-Thursday
Well, to start things off, I have gotten over the fear of insects! Better late than never, right? I still hate them but they are everywhere here especially with how hot it gets and the humidity. Well, we found this elderly couple that are just perfect. They asked me so many questions like why, is the church called the “Latter-day Saints” and questions about the Book of Mormon and the prophets. It was so the best thing ever to teach them and answer their questions. The best advice I can give to those of you getting ready to leave on your mission is please read the Book of Mormon, all the way, cover to cover and be ready to answer anything that comes your way. Your most powerful tool is your testimony, so grow it! After, we found this lady, Victoria, and her cutest little kid. We said a prayer with them and she had tears in her eyes. The spirit was so strong. We then did a service for our branch president of our area. We helped him move his entire home to another location. I’m definitely growing to love this area and the people I meet. I feel connected to all the people here. The spirit is the best thing ever!
Thursday, we went to see an old investigator, Dalia that we have been trying to teach. She told us off before we could say hola. After, we taught a family that was recently converted about the Plan of Salvation using photos. It was the best way to teach. Afterwards we taught the Ten Commandments, it ended up being a pretty chill day.
Friday-Saturday
Friday we “resolved” our companionship problems haha. Elder Maza told me, I smell too many foods lol, it was pretty funny. Well, we taught this guy that said he doesn’t have sons because his mind is perfect. It was a long lesson explaining repentance to him. Later we taught a couple of families and talked to a member who had these dogs that loved me. Afterward, we went to a wedding. Our investigator, Albero, finally got married! He might get baptized now, please pray for him. He wanted us in their big family wedding picture and gave us part of the cake. It was awesome!
Saturday, we had to clean the church. None of the members wanted to so we did it. Then we taught Julia y Anna. Julia is still struggling with smoking. He smoked 4 cigarettes in 20 minutes, pray for him. They are some of my favorite people here. Well, we went to get my comp’s eyes checked so I was talking with this receptionist. She talked to me and I understood everything she was saying. She said I talk really well! Heavenly Father has a funny way to keep me humble though. After, I was feeling good about talking in Spanish, we had lunch with a member. The member asked me what this word in Spanish means in English. I had no idea, so he goes you don’t know anything lol. The word was kneading bread like I’m going to know that in Spanish. After, though they said that a study was done and for a person to learn Spanish is the hardest in Uruguay, Chile and Argentina. It is one of the hardest languages in the world because of all the different words and how many ways you can conjugate things.
Sunday
It was testimony meeting and a guy bore his testimony and then fainted. It was crazy! He is good but I think he fasted maybe a little too long. After church, Elder Grigor, a missionary that is going home came by to say goodbye with his parents. They came to Uruguay to pick him up and to see the places he served. They stayed for about 2 hours and it was great. They are from Alberta Canada. He was an awesome missionary! Later, We taught Victoria and her son again and then we went Hermana Anna house. She told us that her life is so much better after we teach her.
Well, that’s about it for the week. Always remember that hard times pass! In the scriptures, it always says, “ And it came to pass” doesn’t say “ And it came to stay” so enjoy the ride!
Elder Knelly
Friday-Saturday
Friday we “resolved” our companionship problems haha. Elder Maza told me, I smell too many foods lol, it was pretty funny. Well, we taught this guy that said he doesn’t have sons because his mind is perfect. It was a long lesson explaining repentance to him. Later we taught a couple of families and talked to a member who had these dogs that loved me. Afterward, we went to a wedding. Our investigator, Albero, finally got married! He might get baptized now, please pray for him. He wanted us in their big family wedding picture and gave us part of the cake. It was awesome!
Saturday, we had to clean the church. None of the members wanted to so we did it. Then we taught Julia y Anna. Julia is still struggling with smoking. He smoked 4 cigarettes in 20 minutes, pray for him. They are some of my favorite people here. Well, we went to get my comp’s eyes checked so I was talking with this receptionist. She talked to me and I understood everything she was saying. She said I talk really well! Heavenly Father has a funny way to keep me humble though. After, I was feeling good about talking in Spanish, we had lunch with a member. The member asked me what this word in Spanish means in English. I had no idea, so he goes you don’t know anything lol. The word was kneading bread like I’m going to know that in Spanish. After, though they said that a study was done and for a person to learn Spanish is the hardest in Uruguay, Chile and Argentina. It is one of the hardest languages in the world because of all the different words and how many ways you can conjugate things.
Sunday
It was testimony meeting and a guy bore his testimony and then fainted. It was crazy! He is good but I think he fasted maybe a little too long. After church, Elder Grigor, a missionary that is going home came by to say goodbye with his parents. They came to Uruguay to pick him up and to see the places he served. They stayed for about 2 hours and it was great. They are from Alberta Canada. He was an awesome missionary! Later, We taught Victoria and her son again and then we went Hermana Anna house. She told us that her life is so much better after we teach her.
Well, that’s about it for the week. Always remember that hard times pass! In the scriptures, it always says, “ And it came to pass” doesn’t say “ And it came to stay” so enjoy the ride!
Elder Knelly
Elder Trevin Knell
Misión Uruguay Montevideo
Dalmiro Costa 4635 Bis
C.P. 11400 Montevideo
Uruguay
Trevin Knell: trevin.knell@myldsmail.
Trevin Knell Blog: eldertrevinknell.
Trevin Knell Instagram: @trevinknell
Misión Uruguay Montevideo
Dalmiro Costa 4635 Bis
C.P. 11400 Montevideo
Uruguay
Trevin Knell: trevin.knell@myldsmail.
Trevin Knell Blog: eldertrevinknell.
Trevin Knell Instagram: @trevinknell
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