Heart, Might (Spirit), Mind and Strength To Make Big Things Happen!

Answers to questions from today's email:

Q - Do you need anything?
A -  Nope I'm great. Can you let the Guynn's know of my great appreciation and gratitude for their package they hand delivered. Unfortunately, I was out and about when they stopped in and I didn't get a chance to thank them personally.

Q - Do you keep in contact with P$ and B?

A -  Yeah we stay in touch quite a bit trying to get them to bring more YSA's over to the YSA ward.

Q - Do you communicate (email) with others beside family?

A - Nope just y'all.

Q - With Mother's day on the horizon (2 weeks) do you know if you will be able to Skype?

A - Yes. I know we will be able to Skype just unsure as to where at this time.

Q - Who can we continue to pray for or add to our prayer list?

A - Pray for us here in Whitewater we have set our visions high this transfer and our going to put forth the faith and obedience to make big things happen.

Hello Family,

Well it's great to write y'all. Another week has quickly flown by here in the GAM. It's been simply amazing to see the Lord's hand in all of our lives as we welcomed around 30 new missionaries to the GAM this week. We said goodbye to our 2 departing missionaries on Wednesday. Elder Pasiaka from New Zealand was one of the departing missionaries. My new companion is Elder Javier Perez also from Bountiful. Elder Perez attended Viewmont and has been out 14 months. I am so stoked for the opportunity to serve with him as he is another ZL, and we really work well together!!! Elder Perez was born in Argentina living there until he was 7. He is a convert who was a member of the Catholic church previously. He enjoys playing rugby and is real a blast to be around. We find great joy in physically "wasting, and wearing out" ourselves out for the cause of Christ. Days seem to fly right by us. My previous companion, Elder Ercanbrack headed up to Calhoun, Georgia the northern most tip of our mission.

This transfer in our Zone we have started a "40 Day Fast" that will take us to the end of this transfer. As part of the 40DF we will be eliminating 10 deviations that seem to poke at our Spirituality in hopes to having more of the spirit in our lives -- the most precious gift we can receive. Our zone's goal is for every companionship to bring a family unto Christ by May 31. The excitement has been contagious as we are seeing the missionaries in our zone become completely engaged enjoying this unity in gathering. 

What has also been incredible to me is the chance that I have had to work closely with inspired men as President Harding, President Jewkes (counselor in mission presidency) as well as Bishop Kennedy of the Whitewater ward who loves, loves missionary work and the growth that it is bringing in the ward. I had the opportunity to go on splits and minister with Bishop Kennedy Tuesday night. His love for those he serves is incredible!! We enjoyed going into the homes of returning members (LA) inviting them back to church to fellowship with the saints.

Continuing to keep all y'all in my prayers! I love you!

Elder Gautavai