Well, the work goes forward. In talking to those who run the Institute, we decided to start another Institute class, "Principles of the Gospel" and of course I get to teach it. Wonderful. I have been talking with the elders and we are starting another class to discuss the real basics of the gospel for the new contacts they find, a sort of introduction to the lessons the elders will teach, and of course I have begged to be permitted to teach that one also. We are proceeding forward as if, and we shall see what happens.
We are starting a few tournaments in the Institute, for the kids come in between classes and play different games, like foosball, ping pong, and pool. So I have suggested that we hold a tournament with them, exciting the students. They, of course, love competition.
In talking to the elders, we have come up with another brilliant idea. Bon and I go around each Sunday and visit young adult classes and meet the leadership. There are 26 wards or branches, and thus it will take a while to get to them all, but if we ask for a print out of those young kids, it will help. We have found that there are about 10% of the kids on the church rolls that attend and the rest are less active. If we could get a list of those young kids, with their addresses, I would give it to the elders and have them go around to meet them, verify addresses, find reasons why they are not coming and of course do their missionary work. This would benefit us as well as them. Good idea?
Anyway, that is one more idea we are pursuing to see if we can reclaim some of those who have lost their way. It will help the missionary work also.
We are still looking for the avenue pursue to get a few "pass along cards" designed for specifically this area. We feel that it would be great for any member and even the youth to pass out in their daily travels. Another way to invite people to find out about our church.
Driving: Last night, half or more of the people in Santiago were on the roads. I was paused in this lane where there were about ten other cars sitting, then this semi, large truck slowly approached and passed me on the right. His bed of the truck was not more than one half inch (truly, I got out a ruler and it was only half an inch) away from my side mirror. I was sure I was going to lose it. Just one more experience with people, driving, and such.
The work is going, and we are excited to watch Conference. We will stream it on my laptop, but it is two hours after everyone else watches it. Priesthood will be from 8 - 10 tonight. But we shall get it.
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