November 28, 2016

Hello everyone!!  

sorry dont have much time today but I am very grateful for this time that I have been able to have with serving this mission for the Savior Jesus Christ, becoming the man that he wants and needs me to by but moreso through finding, teaching, and inviting those other children of His that are waiting to hear the restored gospel.  Im always so happy when I hear someone in need of help just because it means that the power of God can manifest itself to them.  It is a humbling and holy priviledge and opportunity to represent Him to everyone in search of them.  I love you all.  Thanksgiving was awesome.  We of course ate a ton of food.  but I remembered the things that I am thankful for as I do every day.  I do know that we offend 
God if we dont thank Him or recognize His hand in all things that He gives us.  Always every single day, thank your Heavenly Father for the new day that you have to live and excersise your faith in Him.  Thank Him for your families and their wel being  Thank Him for all that you are.  He is your God and King, but moreso  your Father in Heaven, and He loves you so much.  I know this is true.  Until next week!

Elder Newman

November 14, 2016

Hello everyone!

Transfers again are here and many changes are happening.  Half our zone is going elsewhere but that means we will have new faces around up here in Laredo.  I learned that I am staying again to become a total of 6 months at least BUT as well I will apparently be a Trainer!! I have no idea what I feel right now but what a great opportunity to be humble to depend on the Lord right now even moreso as its Greenie time!  haha   I dont know who he is yet but tomorrow I will meet him down in McAllen, so next week you can all know.

More changes are slowly progressing and happening within the mission but all due to revelation received from President Torres.  We will be teaching in both languages again rather than being assigned to an english area or spanish area.  It will be a great experience since Ive never had English investigators.  

What else is new?  Im not sure but Heavenly Father is very aware of us, His children always.  He always puts certain tests and trials in our path so that we may learn and grow from them, gaining experience that will benefit us greatly in the future and all the while, learning how to have faith and enduring well through them.  

November 21, 2016

Hello everyone

I dont have much time but Im glad to tell you of the first week i had with mijo.  His name is Elder Volcanes and he is awesome, full of readiness to teach the people here with me.  My first time being a trainer too so its a very humbling experience as I have learned and still learning how to depend on the grace of God daily to teach him what I need to.  I love my mission to my Savior.  It has greatly solidified my testimony in Christ and the Restoration of His Church.  This is not a time where one goes to be on a spiritual high, then return to his old habits as if he cared for nothing else except his own interests.  The Atonement is learned here at its highest intensity to fulfill its purpose.  That purpose is change.  What I know and have come to know in these two years, and what I am doing therefore, will have more meaning and significance than anything else I would do in my life, save it be teaching my children of their Savior and His atonement and being sealed in the temple.  Nothing else matters.  But right now it is of the highest because it deals with OTHER peoples salvation that they may be sealed to their families for all eternity.  helping others, serving others, being as selfless as we can with God's help, comes from the Atonement.  THAT is God's love.  The ability to change and excerzising faith unto repentance is what the atonement does.  I know because it happened to me.  And it can happen to anyone.  I love the gospel and I love my mission to my Savior.,  

Elder Newman

November 7, 2016

Hello everyone

I realized I barely took any new pictures this week which is weird     I dont know haha but we had a fun halloween at home.  This week also was awesome because this whole month we have been practicing for a missionary music fireside with choir pieces as well as special numbers to which I was able to sing "Ill find you my friend" with another sister.  It sounded so nice and among all the numbers that went, and the Spirit of the Lord was there.  Music is a powerful frequency to which the gospel can be shared and the hearts of many can be touched by the Spirit.  

I dont have much time today other than to say and testify that I know God lives, that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, separate in Person but mighty in glory and He sits on the right hand of God.  I know with full certainty that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is His only true church on the earth today, guided by His prophet.  Prophets and apostles are necessary to His church.  How else will we know where we are going if we cant see through the darkness in front of us.  No matter what happens with the elections tomorrow, it is of no worry to me, for it will simply be another not so righteous human in charge of the fate of this country. Whatever. What I know for sure is that I know that the Lord is my God and King and He will rule on earth one day soon.  That time is coming fast.  Will you be ready?   I give these words of testimony in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 

October 31, 2016

Hello everyone!  

Good news!  Juan Olivarez was baptiezed and confirmed last week!  Was super awesome.  Never had any doubts, just walked right into the font himself, accepting God's will without question.  We have found some new children of God to teach and help them to know of His love and Atonement for them.  We hope to help Juany, Felicia and Feliciano, and Melissa to come unto Christ and trust in Him and to be baptized .  Love you all and miss you.  Have a good Halloween with your kids if your parents, or your friends if that part of life hasnt happened yet for you!  

Elder Newman