LETTER #18 . . . Sharing the gospel is for everyone!

Britt and his trainer!
I miss my family and friends! LOTS!

This week we found out cambios . . i will get a new companion tomorrow and i think he is from the states! I get to stay in Chiloe for Christmas which i am happy about!

This week i finished the Book Of Mormon again and also read the book, Our Search For Happiness, and truly my testimony of the gospel has grown so much and I KNOW THE BOOK OF MORMON IS TRUE.  Anyone can find happiness in this gospel and truly this gospel is just a search for our happiness and the fact that millions of people can find their happiness in this gospel . . . and trying to live their lives as Christ did in and of itself is a testimony of this gospel to me! 

Christmas time isn't the same when there isn't snow and hot chocolate and actually it's really hot here most of the time. It is cool how worldwide the idea and celebration of Christmas is!! 

This week we got talking to a guy in front of his house and I complimented his Christmas tree so he invited us in to see it and we ended up drinking tea (herbal) and talking about temples and the opportunity we have to live with our families forever!!! We now have a new investigator all because we complimented a man's Christmas tree! 

Something i have realized that i didnt think about much in Utah is that the missionary work is not only for missionaries! Being a missionary and service and sharing the gospel is an everyone-type job!! 

Serve, Read the Bom, try the gospel; if you are lacking happiness or feel you are lacking in things in your life, i promise you can find the answers in this gospel!! I'm praying for you all lots!!!

D&C 121:7-8 D&C 58:4

Love,
Elder Townsend

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