So this week has been pretty busy! We had Mission Leadership Conference (MLC) on Tuesday (which is where the mission president and his wife, the 2 assistants to the President, 12 Zone leaders, and 12 Sister Training leaders of the mission get together and discuss the needs and upcoming changes for the mission. In addition, we had Elder Nattress of the 70 come and give us some training. He also had 2 zone conferences, each with half of the mission. It was inspiring and I was reminded of how truly grateful I am for my Savior, Jesus Christ. We watched one of my all time favorite videos: (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/video/holiday-videos/2014-00-1420-because-of-him?lang=eng#title1) which was powerful. The Holy Ghost testified to me that Jesus Christ truly lives and that because of Him we will all live again, and we can overcome any weakness, pain, addiction. We can start over and become a new person. Coming to the knowledge of my Savior has changed my life and it's the greatest thing that could ever happen in my life. I'm so grateful.
This week I celebrate 8 years since being baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 10 SEP 2011! The blessings that have come as a result of this decision have been unbelievable. I know God loves each of us. I know He reached out to me exactly when I needed it. I'm so grateful. The best and happiest decision of my life.
Incredible personal miracle - we are talking to people at the train station and I'm sitting there, playing my uke and this girl sits next to me. She has her earbuds in, but I just decide to talk to her. Turns out SHE'S KOREAN!!! She's been learning English for 6 months here in Aussieland and is from Seoul, South Korea! 30 MINUTES LATER... A FULL CONVERSATION IN KOREAN!!!! I couldn't believe I was actually able to have a conversation for 30 min in Korean, officially the longest I've talked to a Korean. ALSO I GAVE OUT MY FIRST KOREAN PAMPHLET!! Considering that pamphlet is the pamphlet they gave us in the MTC and I've had it in my bag this entire time... I followed her on Facebook and she was keen to come to a church activity!! This is ONE IN A MILLION just so you know, among all old Korean speakers, this never happens so this is huge. Pray that things go well and we can get her to church and start teaching her!! Her name is 김가영 Gayoung!
Well kind of a quick one this week. Watch that video! Then just ponder on who Jesus Christ is and what He can mean to you. If you want the best life you could ever live, follow Jesus Christ. I love you all, have a great week! 사랑하고 보고싶어요!! 포기는 없다! 힘 내자! 화이팅!!
Elder Brandon Escamilla
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Australia Sydney Mission
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