1/24/22: Preparing the Area

 We had interviews this last Saturday and President told me that if I could keep the numbers up and continue to demonstrate obedience I would be able to train a new missionary next transfer. That was exciting news but on the conditions we could prep the area. So we buckled down this last week to help prepare the area for next transfer. We put 4 of our investigators on date for baptism and as well find 12 new people with potential to teach. It was a good weeks work and I was thankful for my companion who was willing to help me with that goal.


As well my president gave me interesting advice in the interview to help my companion. All of this transfer its been my goal to help my companion gain a stronger testimony, something he's been seeking for almost his whole mission. It been difficult at times but I do have lots of help from leaders including my mission president. In my interview he told me the best way to gain a testimony is to share it with others. I share this advice with my companion and he decided to put extra effort and focus on sharing his testimony with others. This Thursday we had an activity/ lesson with a family of investigators where we made Pique Machu and share a message over dinner. This family we firm members of their own church and had a lot of question about our beliefs. During this particular lesson my companion taught with power and authority. He had a scripture and example to help answer every question and the spirit testified of everything he shared. Finally they asked how they can know the Book of Mormon is true. And at this point my companion shared a powerful testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. He began to tear up overwhelmed by the spirit, and everyone in the room was stunned by the spirit the felt including me.

After the lesson Elder Callata was filled with excitement and desire for missionary work, I could hardly recognize him. He told that witness for the spirit was something he had been praying for all transfer and he knew it was an answer for the Lord. It was an amazing experience for me too because I had been praying for the same.

I know the Lord hears answers prayers. As well when we share our testimony we open the doors to receive testimony from the spirit. 

That's all for this week!

Elder Allen



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