THE 28 Y THE 40

The two main and most famous parts in our area are a neighborhood called the 28th of August and a massive street called the 40. I got to walk on both this week! Two very fun exchanges. I went to a place called Los Rieles- the rails, where it is literally all dirt or mush. Because it is raining very hard here at night and more and during the day, we have the honor to wear boots. We keep forgetting to take pictures in the streets, but it gets really flooded. For the first week during the rain, we didn't use boots. It was very tough to get to visits and such. But with the boots, we are invincible! No matter if the mud is 8 inches deep the boots are sufficient. 

We have been teaching an awesome lady named Enriqueta and she got baptized! It has been a process but it was very joyful for her and her family on a rainy Sunday afternoon. She is fun to talk to about Guayaquil and manigotes, and has now joined the rest of her family in the joy that the gospel brings! We also have been teaching awesome kids named Julisa and Ismael. They live in Guayaquil but live with their Aunt and Uncle all weekends. I'm excited to see what will happen with them. 

We saw two kids and their grandpa on the road and asked if we could share a message with their family. They said they already had missionaries coming. In reality, they apparently had been contacted once, but never really been found. We showed up and taught a lesson on the Gospel to their family of 10. It was awesome when one of them finished with saying the last prayer and the spirit was present. 

I think my favorite thing that I have learned recently is a little bit more understanding of faith in finding people. In the mission, our faith is shown through our diligence. We have to have faith that God is preparing people. That means we have to act on it!! Same principle in everything else. If I trust in the Lord to do something, I have to help him. That'll work with anything! He will always help it “come to pass.” 
“You gotta have Faith.”- George Michael
Selah! 

In case I don't see yah Buenas Tardes, Buenas Noches, y Buenas Noches,
Élder Sheppert

Photos:
1. In front of the church with Antonio
2. We found the legendary Helado de Salcedo!
3. Enriqueta's Baptism


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