An Invitation

One of the greatest things we do is to meet with the Leaders in the mission.  Our leaders include, Sister Leader Trainers, District Leaders and Zone Leaders.  They, in turn, return to their areas and teach the principles they learn to the missionaries they serve.

Our goal as missionaries is to invite the people we meet to come unto Christ.  Our training this week was focussed on the principles that our Prophet, President Monson and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have been teaching us about the "Work of Salvation."  

Elder Castillo and Elder Smith…teaching our Leadership Council

Hermana Paiva…how to use the Area Book

Elder Marchant & Elder Hanson

Elder Palma and Elder Diaz…great teachers!

We are learning to work with Ward (Congregations) Councils throughout the church to be successful in bringing souls to Christ.    We also invite those who have been away from the Church and its teachings for a period of time to return, and join with us in our worship of our Heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ.

Sister Farley sharing information at a Ward Council Meeting

Ward Council in Chimbote

One of our members during the Council Meeting

The question may be asked, can't I worship, read the Scriptures and follow Christ and his example without going to Church?  The answer is yes, of course we can, but the problem is this:  part of following Christ and his example is to obey all of his commandment. 

Jesus awaits to welcome us home, to comfort us, His arms are always extended to us

 One of those commandments is to join with the body of Christ on the Sabbath Day, Partake of the Sacrament (partaking of the bread and water in remembrance of the atonement of Jesus Christ and his grace and mercy on our behalf), and  keeping the Sabbath Day Holy.

Christ administers the First Sacrament to the Twelve Apostles

So we invite all to come unto Christ.

To follow his perfect example.

Jesus appearing to the people of the American Continent

To Worship with us, to accept his atoning sacrifice and his love for us.

To recognize it is only through His Grace that we are saved from death and sin.

He loves His Sheep (that's all of us)

and that we have the desire to "be born again," become new and changed in our hearts with the desire only to serve the Lord, and do good to our fellow man, all the days of our lives.

We invite all to come home to Him

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A Special Visit by Elder and Sister Russell M. Nelson

We had a wonderful experience last Tuesday here in Trujillo when Elder and Sister Nelson and Elder and Sister Waddell visited.

The Nelson's, Marler's, Waddell's and Fenn's

They came to see the new temple, which is under construction.

They also spoke at a fireside to all the members in the Trujillo Area.  How wonderful to hear about the blessings of the temple, and doing family history service from the Nelson's and Waddell's.  

The Nelson's greeting the members in Trujillo

Elder Kaelin and President Davila watch as Elder Nelson greets members

Some of the missionaries and members as Elder Nelson greeted everyone

It was a pleasure to have them here.

Getting ready for the Annual Christmas Program in the Plaza de Armas, Trujillo

It is a Christmas Tradition in Trujillo and you won't want to miss this…

December 20 and 21 at the Plaza de Armas 7:00pm (pre show)

230 missionaries will entertain you with the Spirit of Christmas

Missionaries painting the backdrop for the Christmas Program

Elder Tway advising Sister Allred, Sister Evans and Elder Davis on how to play the violin

Elder Hansen, Elder Castillo and Elder Bravo supervise the work

Elder Cruz and Elder Bravo paint the scenery

Elder Haacke, Sister Evans and Elder Davis join Sister Allred for a beautiful medley of Away in a Manger

Sister Carbone, President Marler accompany Sister Grow and Elder Cano in Silent Night

The talent is amazing…

Sister Carbone and the President

Not sure what peanut butter and Christmas have in common but Sister Palacio and Sister Watkins are very happy

Sister Watkins, Grow, Giardo, and Palacio paint away

Hermana Downs & Hermana Evans

Drum line at its finest…look at those drums!

Elder Hernandez & Elder 

Elder Bravo at the Ukulele… Chilean style

Teaching with love, Elder Smith and Elder Cachique

Elder Boekweg takes center stage

Hermana Flores & Hermana Calle

Hermana Carbone plays Silent Night on the guitar

Hermana Paiva, Estrada, Bedoya & Portillo

Practicing Hark the Herald Angels Sing

The President joins the Elders for a day of teaching.

Every week President Marler hits the pavement (or dirt road) and joins the Elders in a day of teaching.

A moment of fun before a lesson

 Here Elder King and Mendoza teach a little girl about the Book of Mormon

Next time they meet with her mom too…terrific day

Last week he joined Elder Perez and Elder Kaelin in a day of teaching and serving… Look at those bags of recyclables.

While teaching the Elders found that this family recycles for a living, the Elder's helped by loading of the goods and taking them to the recycling center.  Have wheelbarrow…will travel!

Elder Alfaro joins the Trujillo Mission

Bienvenidos, Elder Alfaro

Hugs all around...

Finally here ...."my visa came"

"We love our missionaries"

Zone Meeting with Laureles!!!

Laureles  Zone....thanks for the great day!

Sister Rojas and Sister Dahua

The Sisters of Laureles

Strong in mind, body and spirit