| Another "are we in Brasil?" thing - murals in the underpass we go through almost every trip. |
| Mothers Day pear pancake |
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| Upper floors in the clouds on the way to the chapel. The drive there is not seeming as complicated as at first, thankfully. Its always pretty slow on weekdays though. |
| We didn't know that Boston had originally been so much smaller and that adding landfill started long ago. Another thing Elder M taught us. |
| A while back the city decided not to allow any messing around with the old gravestones, no one is allowed to clean or straighten them. |
| You can see the dates on this one - the death's head and angel wings are very common - death and resurrection |
¿Quiubo MBM?
We're beyond pleased to announce that our amazing costeña
friend and TEMPLE-BOUND
DAUGHTER OF GOD, Darling, will be entering into her first covenant with God @ 11 am this morning in the Roslindale chapel!
After reading the Book of Mormon
and learning about temples, she received her answer that baptism was the next step in God's plan for her
. She can't wait to receive the Holy Ghost and enter into the Lord's house next week
!
¡Qué lo que!
MBM
I'd like to intruduce you to
,(
Drum roll please
) The Man
! The Myth
! The next greatest convert you ever met
! Luis is getting
baptized
today
! With faith
as strong as a lion
, willing to drop 
anything to get on the
Celestial Path
! And a desire to learn about the gospel
like no one else! 11:00am
at Roslindale Chapel
️. Show up or we will take your BoMs
.
Hit us up for the link
. You know you want it 

"A few years ago during a time of very high gas prices, a
speaker in stake conference asked us what we would do if we ran across a place
with very low prices – would we not hurry to tell all our friends? I know
sometimes when I have found a surprisingly good deal at the grocery store I
have posted it on social media to share the good news with others. Why are we
eager to share good news? And why do we not run to share THE good news - ! The
gospel of Jesus Christ, which is more important in our lives and to our
happiness than any sale
In Doctrine and Covenants eighteen verse fifteen we are promised: And if it so be that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this people, and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father!
This is a wonderful promise, but joy in bringing others to
Christ is not just for the next life, it also brings joy in this life. Elder Carlos
E Asay – said there is a lifting spirit associated with sharing the
gospel . He said …"that each time we walk our roads to Emmaus with nonmember
friends, talking and opening up the scriptures to them, our eyes are opened to
added truths and our hearts burn brighter……I’m convinced that each time we …invite
friends to drink of living waters, our thirst is quenched and we draw closer to
the Savior of the world."
Doctrine and Covenants fifty twenty-two: “He that preacheth and he that receiveth,
understand one another, and both are edified and rejoice together.”
Helping others learn more about Jesus Christ and His
teachings draws us closer to Him as well. Sometimes we think of
missionary work as going out and talking to random people on the street, but as
President Nelson has said “Anytime we do anything that helps anyone—on either
side of the veil—to make and keep their covenants with God, we are helping to
gather Israel.” this is also missionary work – anytime we help our family, our
friends, our neighbors, our branch members turn to God and learn more of Christ
and His gospel, we are gathering. When we sit by a new member and make friends
with them, when we share the joy we feel from the scriptures or attending the
temple, when we visit or talk with a new member, we are doing missionary work -
Did you know that the new edition of the missionaries’ book
“Preach My Gospel” was renamed so it no longer says “a guide for missionaries”
but “a guide to sharing the gospel” because it is hoped by the church leaders
that it can be used by every member in their personal and family study
throughout life. What a great asset it can be to help with family home
evenings, personal study, family goal planning, in your callings and
ministering, and more. It can teach you how to explain the doctrines of the
church in clear and short statements that you can use in casual conversations
with people. It is said that you don’t really understand something until you
can explain it to someone else, so think how it will help you understand the
teachings of Jesus Christ - including the many blessings promised, if you learn
to explain it to others clearly. And you will be prepared when an opportunity
arises to talk to someone at work, in a store, while waiting in line! Also if you can explain simply, you can sometimes clear up
misunderstandings that are keeping people from being active in the church.
Elder Kearon has spoken about how this is the Church of Joy, we need to share the joy. He said “The Lord’s senior Apostle, President Russell M. Nelson, has spoken of the joy that comes from a life centered on Jesus Christ in nearly every address he has given since becoming the President of the Church. He summed it up so concisely: “Joy comes from and because of Him. … For Latter-day Saints, Jesus Christ is joy!”
He has also taught: “Everything about the Father’s plan for
His beloved children is designed to bring everyone home.”
Recently Elder Kearon has spoken of how amazing it is to
know that we are literal children of God and how so much of the world has no
idea of something that can have such a great impact on their lives.
These things, that we are God’s children, His purpose and
plan are all about bringing us home, that Christ makes it possible and He is
the source of joy - are examples of short and concise doctrines we can easily
share with those around us, and as we do, we will find our testimonies
strengthened as well and our understanding will grow. We are promised that when
we share with others we are also lifted and edified and can grow in
love/charity. We have good news, let’s
not keep it to ourselves!
I leave these thoughts with you in the name of Jesus Christ,
amen."
| Pointed roofs from Otacilio's window |
| There were three good-sized turkeys chowing down on something in this lady's front yard the other morning |
The missionaries
have a pattern for when they meet people on the street and they call it The
Flow, with "DEPTHR" as their watchword:
The Flow
Doctrine
Extend invitation
Promise blessings
Testify
Help keep commitments
Referrals
| We were slow getting the idea of "finger hearts" We are in the Chinese/Portuguese district, the sisters speak Mandarin and Durk gets to try his out on them. |

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