She's catholic and He doesn't have nice clothes

This week was interesting. We have been working with Agustin (16 years old) his brother Michael (9 years old) and a different lady named Suzana (in a wheelchair)

Michael and Agustin's mom was sitting in the bus stop as we walked by so we went to talk to her. She told us Agustin won't be going to church any more until he has nicer clothes. We tried to explain that the clothes don't matter but she didn't want to hear it. We talked to Agustin later who told us he wants to go but that his mom said no until he has better clothes. He said it didn't make sense so we aren't sure the real reason why she says no.

Suzana has told us a few times that Frederico, her son that lives with her doesn't like that she listens to us too much.

So, Sunday we went out with the member Hermano Gomez. to give them all a ride to church, and we stopped by Agustin first. His brother told us he was out working. Then we just decided to go straight to Suzana.

When we got to her house it was all shut up, which is weird. We knocked and she opened the window and told us that Frederico had locked her in and was not about to let her leave. He shouted from the back, "she's catholic." She was very sad looking (the catholic church is right in front of her house and she doesn't even go there).

So, in the end they both want to come but they have got some obstacles with their families. We are praying for them and if everyone can get to church this Sunday they will be able to get baptized in the afternoon Sunday. So, next Monday I will let you guys know what happens.

This week has really made me think about how little some people understand of what we do. We are mesengers of Christ and his gospel. We are there to help people shake off the chains of sin and feel the power of Christ's atonement in their lives. Often times it is those that need it most that are not there in church meetings. Often times it is those that need Christ most that don't want to get close to it or that will even fight against his servants.

We also had interviews with president this week. It was good having an interview with him. He helped us remember that we really are Christ's representatives in this area.

Love,

Elder Dallin Skouson