Hermana Holt - Argentina Comodoro Rivadavia Mission

Monday, January 1, 2018

December 18, 2017
FELIZ NAVIDAD!!!!!!!

So... transfers...... IM STAYING IN USHUAIA! WOOHOO my prayers were answered. I’m staying with my companion (who was my trainer, but now Im out of training and into the real missionary life haha). Such a blessing, and Im so very grateful that I get to be here in Ushuaia for at least 6 more weeks!

This week was amazing. We worked so hard, and saw lots of success on Tuesday. But after that, we saw very little results of our work. It made me so frustrated and so sad. All I want to do is teach and help! But so many people don’t want to change. They cant see the blessings the gospel brings to our lives. And they don’t want to see it. Ive learned I cant force anything on anyone. The only thing i can do sometimes is bear my testimony. I hope that can be enough. I want people to accept our message so badly, because I know how it can change and affect their live for the better, but they still have their agency. And I am still blessed to have a few investigators that want to change, namely Marcelo. Its been amazing to see the change in him over these last two months. His wedding and baptism is set - the 12 of January. He is so excited, and so am I. He was truly a person prepared for me and my companion. I am so grateful that we were led to him, and that he is so willing to change and accept the gospel. It has already had such a profound change and influence in his life, and I cant wait to see how he continues to change and grow after his baptism.

I get real frustrated sometimes when things prevent us from having teaching opportunities, or when the people don’t want to listen, or especially when our investigators don’t progress. But I’m learning LOTS of patience. Im putting my trust in the lord, and I’m not perfect and have my doubts, but I’m learning to trust that in His time, the people who need the gospel will come. As long as I’m obedient and working hard, they will come.

I love the scriptures. Im so grateful for the knowledge and counsel they bring us.

Im so grateful that its christmas, and that people might be more receptive to hearing our message, which is centered on Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for my Savior, and all that He has done for me. For my family.

I love you all, and wish you a merry christmas. I wish I could be with you all, celebrating, but I so grateful and happy that I get to be here this christmas (and the next), serving my Savior. Nothing gives me more joy right now, than being of service to him. Im so imperfect with so many qualities that I need to change, but im learning and trying. And through Him, I know that I can change and become the person he needs me to be.

Enjoy the time with your families this Christmas. They are the most important thing that we have.

I love you all so much. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Mucho amor,

Hermana Holt

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.