FELIZ NAVIDAD!

Everyone, 

The trees are green. The mangos and limes are ripening and it is

always hot and humid. So, it does not feel like Christmas, but I am
excited.

This week we got a 3rd companion because his other companion went home

to be home before Christmas. His name is elder Vergara. He is from
Spain, and you can hear his accent in the z and soft c words. It's
more like a th or sh or a mix of the two.

Elders Simmons, Vergara and Skouson.  Merry Christmas!! 

We are also working the 2 areas. Ours and his and that is stressful to be 2 nights away from home then 2 home but there are lots of people to

teach and help to build their relation with Christ.

We have been reviewing the lessons with Elian and Luciana and they were unfortunately unable to come to church this Sunday. Elian's dad has him work construction with him on Sundays. I hope they can stay

firm in the church.

I got to play the piano in sacrament meeting for the primary program.  It didn't go perfect but it was good enough.

Thinking about you guys this Christmas, and hope you all have a very

happy safe Christmas. Remember that this is the time of year that we
celebrate the birth of Christ, the very Son of God, and that there is
¨...no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation
can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of
Christ, the Lord Omnipotent.¨ (Mosiah 3:17) How great of a gift He is

to each one of us. Remember the true meaning of Christmas this year.

Love,

Elder Dallin Skouson

One of the members in our area who went to work in Buenos Aires. 

This is just after we did a musical program for Christmas.