HELLO WORLD!
HOW´S IT GOING!?! I hope everyone had a FANTASTIC Thanksgiving; full of love,
laughs, family, friends and turkey! We had a great one here, doing what we love
… serving God´s children. We are making memories and changing lives! There were
actually so many funny and great things that happened that day with Hermana
Mendez; it was the best! She is so great and we are becoming best friends! I am
so thankful to be a MISSIONARY; my head still pops off my pillow every day so
happy and excited that I am in ESPAÑA!
Bilbao is
just the best! It is so different from Valencia, in every way, but I love it
just the same. The people, the food, the architecture, the landscape, the
weather, etc.; I could go on forever! Valencia was very flat and HOT, and
honestly pretty “ghetto” sometimes! Haha, but it had a classic charm to it and holds
a very special place it my heart. But I must admit, here in Balbao, it is
absolutely stunning! The mountains and rolling hills (we live in the very
center and we are just surrounded), the beaches, the rain, the people who
rarely speak Spanish (they speak Euskera- it sounds like some type of
Russian/Italian mix to me!), the gorgeous cathedrals and buildings, etc. It is
very old fashion and has a little French taste to it, but at the same time,
there are things like the metros that are very futuristic. It´s kind of hard to
explain, and I try to take photos, but it doesn´t even compare to what it is
really like. It´s AMAZING!
We are
teaching a lot of great people right now, so please keep them in your prayers …
Alex, Mayra and Julia/Guillermo! For a while, things were a little hard, and we
weren´t seeing a lot of success. Now, things are really starting to come
together! I think part of it has to do with this time of year, which happens to
be my favorite. Everyone is just a little happier and hearts are a little
softer. People want to hear the message of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
On Sunday, we as missionaries were given the opportunity to teach the Elder´s
Quorum/Relief Society class. We talked about the Christmas season, and the elders
started by asking people what they were excited about for Christmas. They asked
"Okay, who is excited about the FOOD?! Who is excited about all of the
LIGHTS!?! What about PRESENTS!?" People started shouting out different
comments such as "HAM! I love my Christmas ham! AHH, I LOVE the
lights!!" Haha, it was funny for a while, and then just as the elders were
going to start talking about the TRUE meaning of Christmas, an old man in the
back corner slowly raised his hand. He said "Actually it IS about all of
that." We all looked around a little confused for a second. He went on to
say, "Because Jesus Christ … is the BREAD OF LIFE, the LIGHT OF THE WORLD,
and THE GREATEST GIFT WE HAVE EVER KNOWN." I just sat there in awe; I
loved that, it was so cute … and he is SO right! HE IS THE GIFT, THE REDEEMER
OF THE WORLD, who humbly came to this Earth to save us all. I want you all to
think "What gift am I going to give back to my Savior this year?"
This month let’s all remember what is REALLY important.
I want to
share this new video with you: “He Is
The Gift”
#DiscoverIT
#EmbraceIT #ShareIT
The video is
now worldwide and I absolutely love it! Share it with everyone! On December 7th,
it will be the ONLY advertisement on YouTube! This message of CHRISTmas needs
to be heard by the world! I am so excited for this next month! Really reflect
on how you are going to make this Christmas HIS. Our Father in Heaven gave us
the greatest gift … what are WE going to give back?
I love you
ALL. Show YOUR love through Christ during this Christmas Season!
Always,
Hermana
Vance
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