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11 de Octubre de 2015

Message From Presidente Dayton

Teaching the Commandments Helps People Live the Gospel

The process of conversion is a marvelous, special, miraculous process. A powerful
witness by the Spirit causes people to have a, mighty change of heart, and seek to be
members of the Church. Once this change of heart has occurred, we then need to
teach our investigators THE COMMANDMENTS to help them live the gospel for the rest of
their lives. In Preach My Gospel we read that, By obeying the commandments, people
will grow in their testimony of the gospel, show that they have, broken hearts and
contrite spirits, and begin to repent
In Lesson 4, we are instructed to teach 11 Commandments which will help them
become true disciples of Christ and, endure to the end. Cecil B. DeMille, director of
the epic biblical film The Ten Commandments, said in a speech at BYU,
We are too inclined to think of law as something merely restrictivesomething
hemming us in. We sometimes think of law as the opposite of liberty. But that is a false
conception. That is not the way that Gods inspired prophets and lawgivers looked
upon the law..God did not create man and then, as an afterthought, impose
upon him a set of arbitrary, irritating, restrictive rules. He made man free and gave him
the Commandments to keep him free.
Isnt it interesting that every single one of THE COMMANDMENTS brings a specific and
unique blessing if obeyed:
1. Obediencefirst law of heaven which protects us, allows the Spirit to be with us
constantly, promises us blessings, shows we are truly disciples of Christ, and shows we
take seriously the covenant we made to follow Him.

2. Pray Oftenwe are given the incredible privilege of speaking openly and honestly
with the Father of our spirits and the God of the universe; He then guides us and lifts
us and helps us make good decisions. It also makes us feel closer to Him.
3. Study the Scriptureswhen we pray we speak to God; when we read the scriptures,
He speaks to us and lets us know His will so we dont have to wonder.
4. Keep the Sabbath Day Holyour Sabbath Day behavior is a reflection of our
commitment to honor and worship God. By keeping the Sabbath Day holy we show
God our willingness to keep our covenants (PMG). By resting one day in 7, our bodies
are refreshed, our spirits are recharged and we start the new week energized and
capable of getting much more done.

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Message From Presidente Dayton Cont.

5.

Baptism and Confirmationthese sacred and special ordinances are physical,

palpable, tangible evidences that we are truly, seriously ready to become a disciple
of Christ. Stepping into the water, getting wet, becoming completely immersed and
coming forth is beautifully symbolic that we are starting a new life.

6.

Follow the Prophetobeying this commandment is tacit recognition that you accept
the principle that God speaks to men on earth in every dispensation (especially this
one). It also implies that you recognize that the Restored Church is blessed to have
the only man on earth who has all priesthood keys and is authorized to use them.

7.

Keep the Ten Commandmentsthis is the fundamental moral code that governs all
decent governments and peoples today. Without obedience to these laws, there
would be chaos and the natural man would reign supreme. It also recognizes that
our God reigns supreme and there is no other God beside him.

8.

Live the Law of Chastityimplies that we recognize and embrace the principle that
the procreative powers given to men are sacred and are to be used only in the
context of a loving marriage relationship between a man and a woman. They
should never be used trivially, casually or recreationally.

9.

Obey the Word of Wisdomthis law recognizes that our body is a temple in which the
Spirit dwells. It should not be harmed by ingesting or inhaling noxious and
damaging substances. It should be appropriately fed, rested, exercised, cleaned and
cared for in a thoughtful, respectful manner.

10. Keep the Law of Tithingour Heavenly Father knows the natural man pretty well. He
knows that a mans pocketbook is very dear to him. Commanding us to give a
portion of our hard-earned money is a way to teach us to be unselfish and prepare
us to live the law of consecration one day. Someone who can give up some portion of
their earnings to their God is truly ready to live a higher law.
11. Fasting and Paying Fast Offeringsmuch of the mortal probation has to do with
subjecting the flesh to the will of the spirit. Going without food for two meals once each
month is a good way of strengthening ourselves spiritually by exercising the strength
of the spirit. Paying a generous fast offering demonstrates our desire to care for the
poora hallmark of the Christian disciple from the beginning.
Teaching our investigators to live these 11 commandments is an important part of the
process of helping them endure to the end and prepare for celestialization. I am so
grateful for a loving Father who gives us guidelines and commandments to set us free.
Sinceramente,
Presidente Dayton

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Message From Hermana Dayton

Attributes of Jesus Christ Generosity

Generosity is carefully managing our resources so we can freely give to those around us.
When we give to the poor and those in need we honor our Heavenly Father.
Stewardship is also involved in generosity. A steward is one who is entrusted with assets
from God and is responsible to make wise investments with them. In the parable of the
wise steward, God was pleased with those who doubled their resources. He was not
pleased with the one who gave back what he had given him and condemned him. We
should understand that all we have is given to us from the Lord and the Lord wants us to
use not only our material possessions but our time, talents, and ALL he has given to us to
bless others, especially in building up His kingdom. If we are generous with our time and
give our ALL to the Lord we please our Heavenly Father. In 1Corinthians 9:7 we read,
"God loveth a cheerful giver".
The rewards of generosity are many. Those who are generous receive far more than
they give. I've noticed that people who are generous radiate a glowing
countenance....the light of Christ. They seem to have abundant energy and a special
confidence about them.
We can become generous by dedicating all of our resources (time, possessions, and
strength). We can be frugal and spend little time on ourselves so we can focus on the
needs of others. We can also give when we are prompted by the holy ghost to give. If
we give to bless and not receive public recognition the Lord is pleased. I love this short
poem-

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Message From Hermana Dayton Cont.

The Hand That Gives Gathers

To give out of desire for praise is vain.
To give out of necessity is pain.
To give out of love joyfully is great gain.
In missionary work we can apply the Christlike Characteristic of Generosity by--

--Generously sharing what we have--the Gospel of Jesus Christ --with all we come in
contact with.
--Generously giving our time and talents to bless the lives of those around us.
--Generously praising the good that we see in others.
--Generously thanking Heavenly Father for ALL he has given us and blessed us with.
--Generously sharing the material items we have --food and clothing--for others.

--Generously serving our investigators, ward members, companions.

President Dayton and I feel so grateful for the way you are generously giving back to the
Lord in your diligent efforts in the mission field. We are inspired by your hard work, your
dedication and feel blessed by your inspiring examples of goodness and generosity.
We pray for you daily and feel such gratitude and love for each of you.

Much Love-Hermana Dayton

Christlike Attributes- Faith, Charity, Love, Virtue, Hope, and Humility,

Knowledge & Wisdom, Patience

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Bautismos/Confirmaciones/Misioneros
Raquel Rodriguez Muoz

Terrassa A

lderes Cox y Barton

Noelia Ceron Mesias

Valencia 3A

lderes Dunn y Baumann

Jorge Arturo Prieto Solano

Bilbao A

lderes Stapleton y Batis

Durga Poudel

Bilbao A

lderes Stapleton y Batis

Bautismos/
Confirmaciones esta
semana

Bautismos/
Confirmaciones este mes

Bautismos/
Confirmaciones hasta la
fecha este ao

378

Eran contados y se
inscriban sus nombres

19
jul

26
jul

02
ago

09
ago

16
ago

23
ago

30
ago

06
sep

13
sep

20
sep

27
sep

04
oct

11
oct

Bautismos

10

11

10

14

11

10

Confirmaciones

11

11

10

14

11

10

10

Fechas bautismales

97

120

123

118

90

105

105

132

123

136

95

77

129

Inv reunion sacramental

193

187

202

221

222

211

213

213

174

195

212

166

184

Lecciones con un
miembro

774

799

789

735

742

698

722

762

731

738

681

562

684

Lecciones con un m. p.

52%

52%

51%

50%

52%

50%

48%

52%

51%

51%

51%

44%

44%

Nuevos Investigadores

480

477

554

532

480

440

515

474

444

487

455

441

572

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And the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith.
Doctrine & Covenants 42:14

Compaerismos que lograron

las pautas de excelencia:
CINCO:

Oremos por estos investigadores con

fechas bautismales para esta semana:

lderes Dunn y Baumann

Gabriel
Cesar, Xiomara
CUATRO:
Marco
Rigina, Michael
TRES:
lderes Skousen y Dunn
Martin
Hermanas Hollenbaugh y Cragun Katy
lderes Cox y Barton
Adrian
lderes Ponce y Ipsen
Jose, Edson
Hermanas Lamoreaux y Morillo
Consuelo
Hermanas Salvado y Rathfon
Alicia
Hermanas Lee y Plant
Chris
Hermanas Wiseman y Roggiero
Monica
Hermanas Stout y Sebasti
Dani
lderes Burton y Parker
Samuel
lderes Vickery y Alleman
Tania
Hermanas Handy y Arauco
Abduli
Hermana Storer
Priscila
lderes Murley y Reddish
lderes Cifuentes y Christopherson
lderes Oliver y Turner
lderes Streadbeck y Hamren
Hermanas Mayes y Johnson
Hermanas Burkett y Ratliff

Barcelona 1A
Badalona 1A
Badalona 1B
Badalona 2B
Gerona A
Vic B
Zaragoza 1A
Lleida A
Lleida C
Santander A
Santander B
Vilafranca A
Tortosa
Valencia 3C
Catarroja B
Logroo B
Palma 1A

The Zone
Los Baleares is in The Zone!
-With an average of 10.2 new investigators per
companionship!
Vitoria is in The Zone!
-With an average of 9.9 member present lessons per
companionship!

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The Miracle of Baptism

Revelation 21:4 "And God

shall wipe away all tears

from their eyes; and there
shall be no more death,
neither sorrow, nor crying,
neither shall there be any
more pain: for the former
things are passed away.
My companion and I found
his verse last week and I
love it. It is a testimony to
me because we were both
guided to find it and we
received the impression that
our investigator Raquel
needed to hear this verse.
She is going to be baptized
this weekend and she has
had tears so to saw over
past decisions and she has
been repenting to feel
better. However, as the
prophets testified in general
conference, the
repentance process is not
always easy, and it can hurt,
but it is always worth it. The
wounds healed by the
Atonement STAY HEALED.

I would also like, at this

time, to express my
appreciation to the kindness
and love that was shown to
me as a new missionary
when we were entering the
mission home last week.
Traveling for many hours
and entering into a whole
new lifestyle as well as
culture was nothing short of
a shock, but I appreciate
the kindness and love that
was shown to us by yourself,

Hermana Dayton, and the

I have just learned of the
office elders. Thank you for
passing of my grandmother
doing what you do in order for
via an email sent to me 10
us to be able to be here and
minutes ago so the miracle I
make that transition stage
want to share is that of
smooth. This week was great! It
General Conference. One
was challenging; however, it
thing that stuck out to me
was also extremely rewarding.
was the emphasis on the
I love my companion. Elder
Plan of Salvation, especially
____ is an incredible trainer. He
in the opening session. Now
has helped me adjust to the
I know why. I love how
city, the eurpoean lifestyle,
despite the Lord's servants
and all each one of those
are addressing the world, it
entails. Granted there is still a
is still at the same time so
great deal that I do not know
personal for each individual
and understand, but he is
who listens with an open
bearing with me as I try to
heart and clear mind
adjust. The adjustment period
guided by the Spirit.
has been hard for me with a
Conference through the
whole new language which I
eyes of a missionary was
am no where near proficiency
something else. I have never
yet, a new city I am trying to
enjoyed conference as
love, and new people and
much as I did this weekend,
culture I am trying to love as
in my life. I am grateful for
well as understand;
living prophets and for the
nonetheless, I know that this is
Plan of Salvation and the
the Lords work and as I submit
power, strength and solace
my self to him he will take care
we can recieve from it.
of me.
Included in the miracle of
conference was that our
progressing investigator
Adrian attending two
sessions and absolutely
loved it. I am so grateful for
him and the opportunity
and responsibility the Lord
has given me to bring about
this mans' salvation. He was
prepared by the Lord for us.
He will be baptized on the
17th of October.

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The Miracle of Baptism

This miracle was this week
was with our fecha, she
didn't want anything to do
with the church but we had
a great lesson with her and
a member bore one of the
strongest testimonies and
you could see the sprit
change her. We have
Xiomara going down this
Saturday. She is super good
and will be a great
member. My companion is
so great! Such a great
missionary and loves the
members and investigators.
I need to repent of being a
little nervous and scared
and getting into a new
area. But I love how my
companion is helping me
open and be myself and
obedient.
We are doing passbys and
knocking doors because we
have an hour before
conference starts on
Sunday. We knock the door,
some guy opens but doesn't
really say anything after
we're like, we're missionaries
are you creyente? But then
this bedroom door opens
and it's this 18 year old kid
that's like, I am! And we
invite him to conference
and he says he'll come. So
then he comes! All by
himself. We were gonna go
pick him up but he came
early. His name is Antonio
and he's Dominicano. His
grandpa is an active
member back in his country.

And until proven otherwise I'm

gonna think that my dad
taught and maybe baptized
his grandpa. Wouldn't that be
extra kind of God? Anyway
Antonio loved conference
and accepted a fecha for the
24th.
My companion is incredible!
Thank you so so much for
sending her to me! I am
learning so much and we
are seeing so many miracles
because we are both being
obedient and working hard.
We contacted seriously
everyone in our path this
week, and it has paid off, as
we were able to find eight
news this week. A miracle
this week was that we were
going to search for a future
with whom we had
scheduled a visit, but he
must have given us a wrong
address, because he didn't
live there, but a woman and
two daughters did, and they
are ready to hear the word
of the Lord! She promised to
eradicate and pray about
the Book of Mormon, and
she said that when she
knows for herself that these
things are true that she
would be baptized.
This weekend, we are going
to see three baptisms here
in _____!!!!!! Joshi, Durga,
and Arturo will be getting
baptized! Durga and Arturo
have given us the definite
yes and Joshi just needs to

make the decision in his head

to be baptized and follow
alongside his wife. He knows its
true, but feels like he needs to
know more and prepare more.
But we know that he is ready
and that this will be the
greatest blessing he has every
received! To be able to be
baptized with his wife and
create a family in the Gospel.
How great this work is! I love
missionary work!

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Mission News
Were excited to welcome lder and
Sister Morejon as the new office
couple for El Faro.

The dedicated Zone and Sister

Training Leaders from the Spain
Barcelona Mission met in the
monthly missionary leadership
meeting, where they were taught
by President and Sister Dayton
and the Assistants on how to
increase the rate of baptismal
fechas coming to baptism, as
well as improving presentations
on the Book of Mormon story.