Hermana Holt - Argentina Comodoro Rivadavia Mission

Monday, October 16, 2017

BUENOSSSS!!

Hope all is well back in the States!

This week was a bit harder than the last... my and my comp were sick for two days in our apartment... but today I am better luckily so we are able to get back to work!

Everyone told me the mission is hard... but man I didn’t realize how hard it would be until I got here! Each day is a struggle... but its a glorious struggle, because behind each struggle and test is a lesson that is learned, a little more patience gained, and a better listener and companion I become. I realize how far from perfect I am, and that I have to rely on the Lord to help me with everything!

This week we had only 1 GOLDEN lesson... but hey better 1 than none. With Ismael, the same investigator as last week. He is SO prepared and ready to learn. He told us that he has been searching for the truth in many churches his whole life... and only here with us does he feel good and like it could be true! I was able to testify in my broken gringo Spanish that this is the true church restored to the earth. During the lesson, the Spirit brought a scripture to my remembrance to use. I didn’t know where it was, but I opened my Libro de Mormon and THERE IT WAS.. RIGHT THERE on that very page! So then I read it during the lesson, and it helped bring the Spirit and put the lesson on the right track. We set a baptismal date with Ismael.... SO EXCITED !! I love to teach him. It’s nice to teach people who are ready and willing to listen. I know the Lord prepares people for us to help and guide to the church!

I am doing alright. It’s hard, but I love it. I do miss speaking English and being Amy sometimes. I feel like a different person here, for good and bad. I love having little spiritual experiences, little happy moments that show me the Lord is there. I am glad so many people can relate to what I’m feeling. Thank you for everyone who writes me and such... your advice and words bring me comfort!

Funny thing - I woke up Thursday to SNOW! ITS SNOWING:: IN THE SUMMER?!

So crazy!

Shoutout to Cotto for getting her call to SPAIN!!! SO PUMPED FOR HER!

I love my family! The Church is true! God lives!

Sorry not much more to tell... unless you wanna hear all about me getting sick and trying not to throw up for 2 days! Lol I'll spare y’all the details.

Also we are still without hot water... i await the day with great umm.. patience... to be able to take a hot shower!

Also when people ask me and my comp where we are from.. they only ask my comp. When i say Im from the States.. they go Oh yeah we could tell, that’s why we didn’t ask. Its obvious. HAHA this made me slightly mad but I laughed all the same. lol its pretty funny

Love you all lots.

hermana holt

Argentina Comodoro Rivadavia Mission

PS from Debby; Amy said to me “apparently I'm impatient and can be hard to live with.. LOl who knew” I died laughing. Bless her heart, she is finally hearing that from someone other than me and her sisters hahahaha. Poor thing. :) Thank you all for your letters and support. They mean so much to her, as so many of you can remember and identify with her feelings in a way that helps her. Thank you!!

Contact Information

Buenos Aires MTC

August 17 - September 28

My Email -

amy.holt@myldsmail.net

Letters -

Sister Amy Lynn Holt

Argentina Comodoro Rivadavia Mission

Av. Fray Luis Beltran Nº 75

9000 Comodoro Rivadavia

Chubut

Argentina

MTC Mailing Address -

Sister Amy Lynn Holt

Argentina Comodoro Rivadavia Mission

Argentina Missionary Training Center

Autopista Ricchieri y Puente 13

1778 Ciudad Evita, Partido De La Matanz

Buenos Aires

Argentina

Pouch Mail -

Sister Amy Lynn Holt

Argentina Comodoro Rivadavia Mission

POB 30150

Salt Lake City UT 84130-0150

(Pouch mail instructions - Lay the letter blank side down. Fold the bottom of the letter 1/3 of the way up the page and crease. Fold the top of the letter to the bottom of the first fold and crease. Secure the long side with two pieces of tape about one inch in from each end, but DONT seal the ends. Write your name and return address in the top left corner. Place first class postage in the top right corner. In the middle, write the missionary address.)

What is an LDS Missionary?

Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are volunteer representatives of the LDS Church who engage in proselyting, church service, humanitarian aid, and community service. Male mormon missionaries (referred to as Elders) serve for approximately 24 months and females (referred to as Sisters) serve for 18 months, and are organized geographically into missions. The mission assignment could be to any of the 418 missions organized worldwide.

Newly called missionaries attend a training period at one of 15 Church Missionary Training Centers (MTCs) worldwide.

During the mission, each missionary is assigned to be another missionary's companion. Missionary companionships are maintained for weeks to months and most missionaries will have served with multiple companions by the end of their mission.

Missionaries are required to "avoid all forms of worldly entertainment." Generally, they are not allowed to watch television, have a phone or any electronics, watch movies, or use the Internet during their missions.

Missionaries direct their focus to teaching and preaching the Restored Gospel of Christ and providing service to those in their mission.

The only communication missionaries have with their families are two FaceTime calls a year, weekly emails, and written letters. Missionaries sacrifice this time with their families so they can have complete focus on their missions and their responsibility to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.