Dear family and
friends,
It’s good to be in
Zapala. It’s a small town and our area makes it seem even smaller. The area is
big, huge in fact, and there are a lot of fields and the houses are far apart.
Tomorrow I am doing divisions with the elders in El Centro so I will see
what the other side of the city is like. I've attached some photos of my new apartment.
So far we have a few
solid investigators. One of them is named Yolanda and she is very humble. It’s
obvious that she believes what we are teaching, and she really wants to come to
church. She’s just got to get there.
I think this is the
smallest ward I’ve been in which is interesting. Only 35 people came to church
yesterday, and that is a big change from what I’ve seen in other wards in the
mission. One of our goals is to increase our assistance to the members. There
are a lot of less active families that live in our area. I’m also the only
American around for miles, and it hasn’t been like that since my first
area.
Starting in a new area
again always makes me think about home, and it makes me appreciate and love
everyone back in Arizona more. I am really grateful for everything and for all
of the experiences I had at home. They are the best memories. Also in every
area I seem to find someone that reminds me of Amanda. The Mellado family has
two boys, 17 and 18 that both have special needs. I loved visiting them this
week.
Zapala is pretty cold
at night and always brisk in the morning when we go out to contact people. I do
like the weather. Elder Garcia and me are teaching some great lessons, and they
have all been taught by the spirit. We are already seeing the positive impact
it has on people.
I’m trying to show
more love for people, and to be more diligent in my work. I have a poem my Dad
wrote about Jesus Christ above my bed here. It helps me to think about the
power that one can find in Christ. It is infinite.
I love everyone!
Elder Kauffman aka Jack
Elder Kauffman aka Jack