Weeks 48 & 49 - I Love To Serve!

 Hey y'all! 

I'm sorry for not sending an email last week, I kinda forgot. But I did not forget this time! 

This week was super fun. We were able to do a lot of service, and I love service! We served at the community store house in our area, and we also helped a couple people move. I also got to go on an exchange this past week with our Zone leaders, Elder Brickey and Elder Christensen. For those who don't know what an exchange is, it's when a companionship switches companions with another companionship for a day! So, I was with Elder Christensen and my companion, Elder Marsh, went with Elder Brickey. 

On exchange day Elder Christensen and I helped move a washer and dryer from an Elders' apartment to a Sisters' apartment, we made some videos for the zone, (a zone is a geographical area of missionaries), got to know each other a little better, and do all the other things missionaries do. 

This past sunday we were able to go to a church member's house and have the sacrament with them. That was super special and always an amazing time to take the sacrament. 

For service we helped unload a semi-truck of food our church donated to the local storehouse which was very charitable of them. I was even interviewed on camera! You can view it below. I know that in these days, especially during a pandemic, some people are struggling to make ends meet. It was a great experience to let the world know why service is so very important! 

I was grateful for this wonderful chance to serve my community and especially serve and help God's children. As you know, I believe in The Book of Mormon which is a companion to The Bible, telling the story of God's people in the Western Hemisphere. In it we learn how important it is to serve our fellow men. In Mosiah 2:17 it says:

"And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God."
 

When we are in the service of each other we are in the service of our Heavenly Father. Through service I feel more grateful for what I have and more humbled.

I hope y'all have a great week and always remember to love your neighbor!

Elder  Delgado