Last P-Day we got to do something cool; we went out to the Port Hueneme
Pier! It's awesome because the pier itself doesn't touch the sand, so we are
cleared to go out on it. It was super windy and it felt really good to relax
and look out at the ocean. It was a really un-populated but beautiful beach.
(reference for future vacation plans) It really helped to un-wind.
This last week we had a Spanish Language Training Meeting, which was VERY
needed! It was conducted like a District Meeting with various people giving
talks, presentations, and practices. All in all, it helped us all a lot to
understand the gift of tongues better. Our Zone Leaders had come up with the
idea, and President Castro liked it a lot, so I wouldn't be surprised if this
becomes a more frequent training.
We had Rogelia come to church yesterday, but we couldn't get a hold of Jose
all week and Raquel has started working sundays. (Nooooo!) So, we're still
working on it. We still have no news on whether Rogelia is a member or not, so
I don't think she'll be baptized this transfer. But oh well! We tried our
best. We've given some thought to how we can overcome the problem of not
finding anyone, and hopefully we'll have better success next week.
One cool thing that happened this week was that Elder Lewis carried on his
first solo street contact! I was on the phone with the Zone Leaders about
something, when a man walked up to him and started talking to him! He did a
super job, and the man left with a restoration pamphlet and our number. Way to
go Elder Lewis!
The "muslim oranges" joke comes from a few days ago; I was explaining to
Elder Lewis that the spanish word "Ojala" has muslim ORIGINS; meaning "Alah
willing." Instead, of Origins though, I reffered to the fruit; so I told a
bunch of missionaries that "Ojala" has muslim Oranges! We thought it was
hilarious.
I love you all, keep up the good work and keep being busy. Let me know
when Dad gets his birthday present.
Love,
Elder Matthew David Clough
