Un regalo navideno, 12/18/17

Hola mamá y familia!!!!

Glad to hear that you have had some fun Christmas preparations recently. It´s crazy to think that Christmas is already so close. We´ll already be talking again within a week! I´m excited for the opportunity to see you guys.

As far as missionary work out here- in Buenos Aires, when they say that something is really cool or great they say that it´s "de diez". Or in other words, 10 out of 10 points. I have to admit, Elder Holmes and I just finished out our transfer "de diez". We were very blessed by God.

The most incredible blessing was that we were able to hold the baptismal service of Veronica and Sebastian. It was a beautiful service and I really felt the spirit. There is nothing more satisfying than knowing that in spite of the weaknesses, and imperfections that a person has- they are willing to trust in their Savior and take a leap of faith by being baptized. I could not be happier that I had the blessing to be involved in this step of the lives of Veronica and Sebastian.

In addition the incredible experience preparing and baptizing Veronica and Sebastian we had another investigator make great strides that we met this week. We met one morning a young peruvian man named Cristopher. He´s 21 years-old and was really taken aback when he met us. He was really amazed to meet two young-men from another country that were giving away something for free (The Book of Mormon). We visited with him, invited him to be baptized, and committed him to attend church with us.

As Sunday morning came Cristopher fulfilled with his commitment- we stopped by his house, ate a little bit of banana bread and rode our bikes all together to church from his house. He stayed for all the meetings, and the baptism. As we were helping him ride back towards his house he turned to Elder Holmes and asked, "Are you going to be here if I make it to my baptismal date on the 21st of January?" It was an awesome moment, and it grew even greater when we passed back by later Sunday and were also able to invite his sister and neighbor to prepare with him for baptism on the 21st. I know that God is preparing his children here in Francisco Álvarez.

I have loved my time here in Francisco Álvarez but God has now called me to work in another part of his vineyard. This Tuesday I will be packing my bags and heading for Chacabuco to finish the training of Elder Elliott. Chacabuco is even more countryside than Francisco Álvarez. I´m excited to get to know God´s children there and help them come unto Christ.

Jesus Christ lives and leads us. May you all remember the child that came to this world in humility and then saved the world by the power and glory of his Father.

I love you all,

Elder Lambert

Veronica, Sebastian, Elder Holmes, Elder Lambert