WEEK 41

Hello, everyone!

 

It is the first of August and I can definitely feel it in the air. Yes, I have arrived safe and sound to the town of Winters, population: circa 6000.The temperature for yesterday at around 7 PM was around 87 degrees. I'm left to assume that the town is named after one Winter family rather than the usual weather here, especially since Winters is said to grow good oranges and it has many rice fields. It is definitely the hottest city I have served in thus far. I am excited for the chance to help the Hispanic families in the community and to work with them.

 

The Peterson Lane area of Santa Rosa was definitely enjoyable although short. Not a whole lot has happend during the last week. My first church service in Peterson Lane was one which had few people in attendance. While we figured that a lot of people were out on vacation being that it is summer and school resumes in two to three weeks, we decided to check up on people within our boundary to see if there is any way we can help them or be of service to them.

 

We had another great lesson with Brian where we taught him about tithing.Just like our lesson the week prior Brian had a lot of questions and as we answered them he was simply receiving confirmation that he's on the right path and he is always willing to commit to do the things necessary to help strengthen his relationship with God and with his fellow man. Brian is a great guy, he did not show up to a baptism service put on for someone else this past Saturday and he didn't make it to church on Sunday but he is excited for his baptism.

 

We also visited with Doyle, a short and bashful guy who the missionaries have visitied with for a few years now. He loves movies and we decided to watch a video with him about the life of Jesus. He loved the film and continues to come to church every week. He always invites us in when we stop by and we're just continuing to reach out to him and help him any and every way we can.

 

These are just two of the few people I was able to work with in Peterson Lane. I look forward to having an extended stay in Winters. I look forward to giving you all a full report next week. My time is just about up. I wish you all the best!

 

With love,

Elder Gallegos