Reason Number 1
The first and most important reason in because Elder Shanklin and Elder Narro had a baptism on Saturday. His name is Josue. His dad is a less active that we find and has been recently coming back to church. He wanted his son to get baptized and this saturday it happened. Super cool experience because other missionaries had baptisms and so we all joined together. He had lots of members there and there was a great support system. Everything went smooth Sunday for his confirmation also.
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| Multiple baptisms for the missionaries |
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| Josue and Elder Shanklin |
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| Josue and the missionaries |
Reason Number 2
Reason Number 2 is because we had many suprise visitors this week here in the ward. First the assistants dropped by on Saturday night to see the baptisms and see how we are doing and how the zone is. The assistants are super awesome and there is always something to learn when they come and meet with us. On Sunday President showed up to our ward. That was the first time it happened in my whole mission. He gave a super powerful message and after talked with our investigators and with us as well. It is always great seeing President.
Reason Number 3
So I think I have failed to mention this recently but today the Pope is here in Guayaquil. I think his name is Pope Fransisco. He is here in Guayaquil and the city and everyone are super excited. The are doing like a walk and then the pope will address the congregation. Pretty exciting and neat experience. The last time the pope visited here was a long time ago. As much as I would like to see or hear what he was to say, I will be working the night away.
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| Elder Shanklin and The Pope |
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| Happy 4th of July from Elder Shanklin and the Pope |
Guayaquil is crazy right now. Everything is closed and it was hard to find a place to write. There are fews buses and lots of streets are closed.
Thanks for all the support. The work moves along.
Life is a sport, make it count
Elder Shanklin
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