El Clarn de El Faro

11 de Septiembre de 2016

Message From Presidente Dayton

Investigator Church Attendance

the Number One Predictor of Baptism
Before sharing my thoughts on this topic, I wanted to take a moment and extend
my love, congratulations and kudos to El Faro missionaries for the hard work and
consecration we see so frequently every day. This last week, because of the hard
work of our dedicated missionaries, we found 804 newsthe second highest number
of new investigators since we have been here (and perhaps the 2nd highest ever
found)!!
How pleased the Savior is when you missionaries are working hard and
working smartnot wasting a minute. We love you and feel honored to serve side by
side with you.
A Church goer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it
made no sense to go to church every Sunday. Ive gone for 30 years now he wrote,
and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I
cant remember a single one of them. So, I think Im wasting my time and the
speakers are wasting theirs by giving sermons at all. This started a real controversy in
the Letters to the Editor column, much to the delight of the editor. It went on for
weeks until someone wrote this clincher: Ive been married for 30 years now. In that
time my wife has cooked some 32,000 meals. But, for the life of me, I cannot recall
the entire menu for a single one of those meals. But I do know thisthey all nourished
me and gave me the strength I needed to do my work. If my wife had not given me
these meals, I would be physically dead today. Likewise, if I had not gone to church
for nourishment, I would be spiritually dead today. Elders and Hermanas our
investigators need to attend Church! One of the eight fundamentals of missionary
work found in the curriculum for the 12 Week Program is Revelation through Church
Attendance. Our investigators will never be baptized until they leave their comfort
zone and extend themselves a little by attending church and tasting the sweet fruits
of that experience. I have learned through fairly extensive missionary experience
throughout my life that investigator Church attendance is the #1 predictor of the
likelihood of their being baptized. Reading the scriptures, praying, obeying the
commandments, having faith, embracing the principles of the gospel can all be

done in the safety and security of their own homes. It is much easier, much more
comfortable and less challenging. However, when an investigator is motivated to get
up on a Sunday morning, leave their bed, travel some distance to an unknown building
with strangers in it and participate in services that are not at all familiar to them---it is a
great act of faith and predicts movement in their growth in the gospel. Some 20% of
people who attend Church will be baptized! Additionally, over 30% of people who
attend Church with a fecha will be baptized. Those are wonderful odds and odds that
we would all accept in a New York minute.
My belief is that we testify to the importance of their attending Sacrament meeting
but, in addition, we help them understand the WHY. Why does our Heavenly Father
want us to attend Church? If we dont understand why, it is hard to expect our
investigators to understand the importance of attending. Below I have listed some of
the reasons I believe the Lord wants us (and our investigators) to attend Sacrament
meeting:
1. Because it is a commandment (Exodus 20:8-11)
2. We strengthen each other in our faith. (PMG pg 74)
3. Our investigators have a chance to feel the presence of the Holy Ghost at
Church.
4. They learn gospel doctrine and the scriptures in Sacrament meeting and the
Sunday School classes.
5. They are privileged to see the simplicity and beauty of the Sacrament.
6. They begin to feel the love and warmth of the ward/branch memberstheir
future spiritual family.
7. They begin to understand the culture of the Church.
8. They see us stop the routine actions of our lives and actually dedicate time to
stop, reflect and worship God.
9. They see a people who show God their willingness to keep their covenants
(PMG pg 74).
10. They see that common ordinary men without professional training giving talks,
serving as leaders, and building the kingdom.
11. They observe a people whose religion is not just a Sunday thingit is a way of
life.
12. They witness a spiritual family who love the scriptures and take seriously
obedience to the truths found therein.
In conclusion, getting our investigators to Church is absolutely critical. Their faith
cant grow and they are unlikely to continue to progress if they dont come to Church.
We need to do a better job of getting them to Church by helping them understand the
why and testifying of the truth of this commandment. May we find success in helping
our investigators get to Church by letting the Spirit guide us in what to say and what to
do. So much depends on it.
Con deseo de ensenar mejor el Dia de Reposo,
Presidente Merril T Dayton

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11 de Septiembre de 2016

Message From Hermana Dayton

SINCERITY VS HYPOCRISY

Sincerity is an eagerness to do what is right, with transparent motives. A close

synonym of sincerity is the word integrity, which means completeness and fullness.
The Savior often spoke of hypocrites who performed outward religious acts in order to
get the praise of men yet they were full of inward corruption. Hypocrites are those who
are not devoted to the Lord. In Matthew 5:8 we read, "This people draweth nigh unto
me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me."
Paul wrote, "This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge
and all judgment; That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be
SINCERE and without offense till the day of Christ; being filled with the fruits of
righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God." Philippians
1:9-11. Paul learned that when he relied on the Lord with all of his heart, he received
strength from the Lord, even though he was weak. The Lord says this to him, "My grace is
sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will
I rather glory in infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me" (2 Corinthians 12:9).
A part of being sincere is acknowledging our faults. In interviews a few months ago I
asked you to share with me your favorite scripture in the Book of Mormon. I was amazed
to see that nine missionaries mentioned this scripture, " And if men come unto me I will
show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble;
and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they
humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things
become strong unto them. (Ether 12:27)
Recently I read this from one of our faithful missionaries, "Elder __________is an amazing
missionary. The one thing that has struck me the strongest is the way he prays. Every time

we pray together he takes his time, prays for everyone and he is SINCERE in every word. I
remember the first night together our whole piso had a group prayer then we all went to
our respective beds for our personal prayers. I finished my prayers and Elder_______
wasn't in the room. I just assumed he was in the bathroom, so I climbed into bed and
waited for him to come in. Well ten minutes passed by and I was getting a little worried
so I went out to the other room to look for him. There he was, in the study on his knees. I
could feel the spirit just from entering in the room. I know we see miracles due to his faith
and prayers." This example warmed my heart, especially since I have always admired
this humble, obedient, meek missionary who has a sincere heart. In Helaman 3:27 we
read, "the Lord is merciful unto all who will, in the sincerity of their hearts, call upon His
holy name."
We feel grateful for so many of you missionaries who exemplify the character trait of
sincerity. We feel grateful for the way you sincerely invite others to make changes in their
lives and follow Christ. We will continue to pray for you as you ask your investigators to
read the Book of Mormon and then take the challenge found in Moroni 10:4 "to ask with
a SINCERE heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ.
President Dayton and I sincerely love you and feel grateful for your goodness. We will
continue to pray for you daily as you bless the lives of the good people in Spain.
Hermana Dayton

Christlike Attributes- Faith, Charity, Love, Virtue, Hope, and Humility, Knowledge & Wisdom,
Patience, Diligence, Creativity, Enthusiasm, Generosity, Forgiveness, Dependability, Availability,
Orderliness, Gratitude, Endurance, Persuasiveness, Compassion, Alertness, Character, Decisiveness,
Determination, Truthfulness, Benevolence, Honor, Sincerity, Punctuality, Joyfulness, Gentleness, Self
Control, Initiative, Cautiousness, Loyalty, Meekness, Sensitivity, Obedience, Discernment, Boldness,
Discretion, Responsibility, Attentiveness, Hospitality, Thoroughness, Deference, Justice,
Contentment, Tolerance, Resourcefulness, Thriftiness, Security

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11 de Septiembre de 2016

Bautismos/Confirmaciones/Misioneros
Luz Amparo Acevedo Betancur

Zaragoza 2C

Hermanas Whittle y Burkinshaw

Jos Antonio Pulido Blasco

Hospitalet 2A

lderes Wadsworth y Simon

Eugenio Jesus Barrera Avalos

Palma 1A

lderes Lake y Muncy

Gary Sebastian Rodriguez Matute

Valencia 2C

Hermanas Jorgensen y Errigo

Francisco Carril Martnez

Matar A

lderes McCreary y Moon

Danny Alejandro Leon Puertas

Valencia 3A

lderes Campbell y Tyson

Eran contados y se
inscriban sus nombres

Bautismos/
Confirmaciones esta semana

Bautismos/
Confirmaciones este mes

15

Bautismos/
Confirmaciones hasta la fecha este
ao

282

19
jun

26
jun

3
jul

10
jul

17
jul

24
jul

31
jul

7
aug

14
aug

21
aug

27
aug

4
sep

11
sep

Bautismos

12

11

13

13

10

Confirmaciones

13

11

13

12

10

10

Fechas bautismales

114

107

94

100

92

108

131

135

116

103

103

124

113

Inv reunion sacramental

220

184

184

210

184

200

212

195

160

191

213

161

195

Lecciones con un
miembro

739

736

755

669

627

778

685

696

663

694

645

752

748

Lecciones con un m. p.

41%

40%

42%

41%

35%

40%

40%

37%

37%

38%

34%

35%

36%

Nuevos Investigadores

673

716

680

546

698

694

574

676

594

568

665

820

717

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11 de Septiembre de 2016

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:

lderes Wadsworth y Simon

lderes Campbell y Tyson
lderes Lake y Muncy

CUATRO: lderes Garca y Ball

lderes Carballo y Barton

Oremos por estos investigadores con

fechas bautismales para esta semana:
Amauri, Jeffery
Fina
Lamin
Ghener, Helen
Cristian
Deivi
Tony

Barcelona 1A
Sabadell 2A
Terrassa A
Bilbao A
Logroo B
Burgos A
Marratx

The Zone
Lleida is in the Zone!
-With an average of 12 member present lessons per
companionship!

El Clarn de El Faro

de abril de 2014
11 de Septiembre de 132016

The Miracle of Baptism

My eyes have been opened in a Mi historia de milagro para esta
way that I never thought possible!
semana es del bautismo de
I have been able to see a love for
Nicole. Haba hablado un poco
absolutely loved to see him
other people that I never thought
pero eso fue antes del bautismo.
accept this gospel to its fullest.
I could possess! I have been able
En el servicio bautismal fue
to see the blessings that come
increble que ella diera su This week I saw my first baptism
from being obedient and I have
testimonio que dej todo en su
Its an amazing feeling to see a
been able to see the blessings of
pas para aprender el evangelio
child of God come unto Christ
the gospel in bringing families
h ms que todo lograr su meta
through baptism. There's no way
together! On Saturday Hermana
con que las familias pueden ser
to describe the spirit that was
______ and I had the baptism of
eternas. Sentimos el espritu muy
there during that ordinance.
Melanny! It was my first baptism
fuerte y lo bonito fue que lleg
Yinnette was so prepared from
and an absolutely exquisite
su padre para verla ser
the moment me met her and it
experience! Over the past two
bautizada y el no ha ido a la
builds my testimony that the lord
weeks I have been able to see
iglesia en aos. Este fue
is preparing people to accept
the power of the gospel in
realmente
una
bonita
his gospel, if we are diligent we
bringing families even closer as I
experiencia.
will find themWe've seen our
have seen the family of Melanny
first baptism in this area as a
grow closer together and desire One
miracle
this
week:
companionship and I know if we
the blessing of an eternal family!
Christopher. He was baptized on
continue working hard and
This
is
such
a
wonderful
Saturday and it all went
being obedient we will see
opportunity to be here as a
perfectly. At the end of the
more.
missionary in this country! I have
meeting, he pulled Hermana
loved every moment! The hard,
_____ and I aside and said, "Una Of course, the biggest miracle
the fun, the good, and the bad
cosa para vosotras." At first we
this week was being able to see
because I love the gospel and I
were a little bit worried, but then
Korneliya enter into the waters of
love serving the Lord!
he continued. He said, "thank
baptism.
She
had
been
you. Thank you for finding me.
prepared so well and she has
Wow it's been a crazy, great
You changed my life and I
great support in that her friend,
week! Life is good here in
cannot thank you enough.
Jennifer, is a recent convert, she
_________. And of course, this
Thank you." He said that like 5
was the one who referred
week was the baptism of Gonzalo
more times and we just couldn't
Korneliya to the Elders. The two
and Pedro. They are incredible,
believe it. Thinking back to when
of them are helping each other
and were so prepared for
we first found him was a miracle
through and it showed during
baptism. I'm so excited to finally
in and of itself. We were
the powerful testimony shared
baptize
worthy
priesthood
exhausted from contacting and
by
Jennifer
on
Korneliya's
holders. President, our area is on
just quickly talked to him on the
baptismal day. There really is
fire right now thanks to the great
street. Without thinking, we gave
nothing more powerful than the
members. We're going to baptize
him our card and told him to
baptismal prayer followed by
more here. The pueblo _______ is
meet us at the church on
the ordinance. Korneliya was
especially on fire. If they keep
Sunday night. Not thinking he
beaming. It was truly an
baptizing so much we'll have to
would actually show up, we
experience she will treasure
make a barrio there. And I hope
went to the church on Sunday
forever. It really makes all the
so, because it takes us forever to
night pleasantly surprised to see
sweating and fired citas worth it
get out there, and we've been
him there. He has been a
to see a baptism. It reminds me
out there a lot, working with
"sponge", absorbing all the
of the scripture about the joy of
Pedro, and our newest miracle.
information that we teach him
bringing even one soul unto
The members there are on fire
and asking for more. He LOVES
Christ.
too. They want to have a ward,
to read the Book of Mormon we
because they live so far. And
gave him and even bore his This week was a pretty solid
they're working hard too. In two
testimony to an investigator
week here in _______, we had
months we've baptized Pedro
about how reading the Book of
the opportunity to complete the
and Cindy out there.
Mormon can change your life.
baptism of Cecibel by giving her
He's SO happy and I have.
the Holy Ghost yesterday!

El Clarn de El Faro

de abril de 2014
11 de Septiembre de 132016

The Miracle of Baptism

Whoop whoop! That was super

good, she was really happy and
she is going to be a super good
member, we are confident in that.

Hola presidente! Esta semana

fue buensima,
tuvimos un
bautismo! Ella se llama Marilyn y
tiene mucho nimo de seguir
adelante.
Tambin tenemos
investigadores progresando y
tuvimos una semana sper
buena. Enseamos a muchas
personas y encontramos a
muchos tambin.
Con mi
compaero todo va sper bien-estamos trabajando duro.
Which brings me to the miracle
of the week, which was our

baptism of Liliana. She was a

reference from some members,
which means out of all my
baptisms there has still only been
one that wasn't a reference.
Which
again
shows
the
importance of member work. So
we weren't actually planning on
having her baptized this week,
but Friday morning she called us
and said she wanted to get
baptized Saturday, so we called
the zone leaders to do the
interview, luckily they had free
time and we did it Friday, and
then Saturday morning made
preparations
and
got
her
baptized in the afternoon. It was
a great baptismal program and
even though the baptism was

a large assistance at the

baptism, and everyone was so
excited for her, and she was
actually able to get baptized the
same day as her daughter in
Colombia.

hacemos todo lo que podemos a fin de que la obra avance;

pero sta es la obra del Seor, l la dirige y l est al mando. Nos
maravillamos al verlo abrir puertas que nosotros no podemos
abrir y efectuar milagros que apenas podemos imaginar
lder Neil A. Andersen

Calendar Reminders
15/09 Bilbao Conference
16/09 Bar Conference
17/09 Concilio
Be in your seats at the chapel at 9:10 reading your scriptures

El Clarn de El Faro

de abril de 2014
11 de Septiembre de 132016

Mission News

Baptisms in the Mission

Matar

Terrassa

Zaragoza 2

Hospitalet

Matar

Zaragoza 2

Valencia 2

Valencia 3