Week 47 - I've Been Transferred Again!

 Howdy folks!

I am now in my new area! It's called Timber Creek, in Keller Texas. It's super cool, but small. It's also a bike area which is fun. This is the first bike area I have ever had on my mission so I'm definitely enjoying it. I'm also the District Leader here, and it was super fun to meet those in my District and Zone. My companion is Elder Marsh, and he is an awesome lad. He is from Salt Lake City and he literally knows who has won the championship games in the United States / Canada for Hockey, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, and Rugby since their leagues were invented till the present day! What a stud. 

This week was great because I had the opprotunity to meet with some of the members in the ward and share a scripture with them. I really love seeing how the gospel of Jesus Christ truely blesses us and our families. 

This week I want to share a scripture. We share this one a lot as missionaries. It comes from Helaman 5:12.

And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall.

I love this verse because it's so true. When we build our lives upon the gospel of Christ or the "rock of our Redeemer" we can stand steadfast againt the "mighty winds" of the devil. If we build on the foundation of Christ we will not fall. 

I hope you all will build your lives around Christ. I know that since I have, I have felt so much peace and comfort and love from our Heavenly Father, and I want everyone to feel that same way. 

I hope you all have a great week, and If you have any questions for me about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shoot me an email! 

Love, 
Elder Delgado

Week 45 & 46 - I'm being transferred again!

 Hey y'all! 

Long time no see, it's been a week or two, and I've got some news! I'm being transfered! I'll be heading to the Alliance Zone working in Timber Creek. I'll be serving as a District Leader again, and I can't wait to get to know my knew District and Zone! I'll have a new companion. His name is Elder Marsh and I'm super excited to meet him too. 

Some neat things have happened this past week or two. We went bowling as a Zone, we got a new Washer and Dryer (No more laundromat! Hallelujah!), we visited one of our favorite elderly ladies who is blind, we did service at the animal shelter, and I read the scriptures a lot. 

I love scriptures! Especially because they bring me peace in times of turmoil. I can't count how many times I've been overwelmed or stressed out and every thing feels chaotic, but once I open those pages every worry diminishes, and all I feel is peace, joy, and a comforting feeling. I know that when I feel this way it is the Spirit of God touching my heart and bearing witness to me that the words I'm reading are not only true but are a necessity to our everyday lives. I know the Book of Mormon and Bible to be true scripture because I know the spirit testifies of truth, and I feel this way when I read them.

I invite each and every one of you to read the Book of Mormon, and feast upon the words of Christ. I know that if you have a question the Book of Mormon has an answer. 

I hope every one of y'all have an outstanding week, and rember all the many blessings you have been given instead of all your missfortunes.

Love, 
Elder Delgado 

Week 43 & 44 - I Caught A Toad!

 Howdy folks! 

I realized that I didnt send an email last week, sorry for those who wanted to read it. I was just busy and totally forgot about it. 

But not much has changed over the past week. We just try to keep busy in these COVID days. We went to the dog shelter on saturday. Dogs are cool and super fun to play with espessially the puppies! 

On Thursday I was on an exchange with Elder Ashcraft, and we talked with the ASL (American Sign Language) Elders to a guy named John. It was super cool and he had questions about our Church and we had answers. He is super nice and respectful! 

I hope y'all dont mind my short emails. I just try to include a few highlights of the week to keep if short, because who likes reading long emails, right?!

Anyways I love y'all. God loves y'all and so does Jesus Christ. Always remember to dare to do right! 

- Elder Delgado 

Week 42 - We have to be creative or we get bored.

Howdy y'all

This week was cool! We did a few things that stuck out. We did some service at the animal shelter, we mostly cleaned dog bowls for three hours. It was fun to talk and get to know the other missionaries better, but dang it was basically endless dishes HAHAHA! Other than that nothing much has changed. Life is crazy as a missionary during COVID, we have to find creative ways to get through each day, because without creativity life gets really repetitive.

But yeah, that was this week, nothing too great. If yall want to email me my email is andrew.delgado@missionary.org and I will try my best to respond to you on the next P-day.

-Elder Delgado

Week 41 - Howdy Y'all!

Howdy Y'all 🤠


It's another great day here in Texas, besides COVID 19 getting worse and it always being in the 100°F every day, we are having a great time.

I was just transfered to a different area and different zone. So it was pretty sad to say goodbye to all the amazing missionaries I met in the last zone. I especially miss being with the Tongan saints. The Tongan people are so amazing, and I love them with all my heart. I have a feeling I'll be serving back in Euless with the Tongan people later in my mission. (Probably because I'm the only person in the mission who speaks "fluent" Tongan).

Anyways, my new companion is Elder Robbins. He is super cool and a really obedient missionary. Missionary work still awkward due to us not being able to see as many people in person, so we try to do the best we can through the means of technology. We still find ways to have fun and releive the stress of cabin fever.

Everything's doing good down here in the south. I truely love y'all and I hope y'all know that God and his beloved son, Jesus Christ love each and every one of you personally. I am so grateful for the Bible and the Book of Mormon, and I would urge you guys to get lost in the scriptures and enjoy them. The scriptures God has given us are here to bring peace, guidance, and to be an anchor in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

-Elder Delgado

Week 40 - I'm Going To Be a Zone Leader

Hello!

I've only been in Texas for 3 weeks and I'm already getting transferred. I'm really going to miss the Tongan wards and being companions with Elders Fifita and Taukeiaho. I'm going to the Fort Worth zone and where I will be a District Leader.  (That means I will oversea the work of about 6 other missionaries.) It'll be fun and a great new experience to be a leader in the mission. I'll be serving in an english area which is a bummer, but I have a feeling I'll be back in the Tongan areas again.


This week has been a good one. We tought a lesson about the restoration of the priesthood to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in 1829. The lesson was good and the spirit was there! Other than that it's all been same old same old.

For P-day (our day where we have free time and catch up on shopping and chores) we played sports in the gym. It's fun to "get your wiggles out" every so often.

Sorry for the short email, but I love you all lots, and I hope ya'll have a good week.

-Elder Delgado

PS: I forgot to mention it was the 4th of July this past week and we were in a parade.

Week 39 - We Went To Buc-ee's!

Hey Y'all!

It's another wonderful day here in Texas. Not much has changed since I have been here. The Corona virus is getting worse in Texas, so that stinks. That being said, we have to be more cautious about wearing our masks and stuff like that. As for the missionary work goes it's same old same old. We still use Facebook as our number one way of contacting people. It is difficult at times but also super rad.

For P-day we went to this gigantic gas station called Buc-ee's. It has over 100 gas pumps and looks like a mall inside. It is huge! We also got together with our zone and played sports.

I just wanted to leave you guys with saying that I love this work. I love serving others and sharing the true gospel of Jesus Christ. I hope you all have a splendid week, and I'll catch y'all on the flipside!

Love,
Elder Delgado

At Buc-ee's

A photo from when I left Tonga via Fiji.