El Clarn de El Faro

29 de Mayo de 2016

Message From Presidente Dayton

Always Returning Thanks Unto God

We have just completed getting all of the reports into the office and are
thrilled to see that in this past week the Spain Barcelona Mission was
blessed with 16 baptisms!! That is one of the finest weeks we have seen in
quite some time and we have reason to rejoice and thank our Heavenly
Father for responding to our fervent prayer and fasting that we might
bring more of His children into the waters of baptism. Our fast one week
ago was conducted with the purest of intents. Our only thought was for
the welfare of others and bringing more souls to Christ. I am so profoundly
grateful that our Heavenly Father heard our prayers and saw fit to pour
out a marvelous blessing on us. Once again we see the power of fasting
and the miraculous accomplishments we see when we acknowledge
God as the source of all of our blessings and the source of this miracle.
In Alma 7:23, we read, ..being diligent in keeping the
commandments of God at all times; asking for whatsoever things ye
stand in need, both spiritual and temporal; always returning thanks unto
God for whatsoever things ye do receive. Well, the mission has been
working hard on obedience, we did ask for something (to see more of His
children enter the waters of baptism), and He was true to His word and
poured us out a great blessing. Now we need to do our part. I want to
thank the Lord with all of the power of my being for this great blessing.
While it blesses us as a mission and you as missionaries, the greatest
blessing comes to those who took upon themselves the name of Christ
and entered the waters of baptism. Some day they will look back and
realize it was the single most important day in their livesthe day in which
they began their journey back to live with their Father.

Now, it will be our responsibility to maintain the momentum. With the

Mission Tour, Concilio, and Transfers all within one week, there might be a
temptation to slow down in the work. True escalator missionaries will
never let that happen and will continue to focus their energies on finding,
teaching repentance and baptizing converts. I feel so grateful that I
have the privilege of working side by side with the great missionaries of El
Faro. I am grateful for each and every one of you who work hard, are
exactly obedient and go out and give it your all every day. I am grateful
for wonderful District Leaders and Zone leaders; I deeply appreciate our
tremendous Assistants and the office staff. I am profoundly thankful that
the Lord found me worthy to participate in this great latter-day labor of
saving souls by bringing them to Christ. I hope you will join me in offering
up a mighty prayer of gratitude to our Father in Heaven tonight for
blessing us with 16 baptisms this week. The gospel is true and miracles still
happen!! Of that I bear humble witness.
Gozoso en gratitude,

President Merril T Dayton

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29 de Mayo de 2016

Message From Hermana Dayton

Flexibility vs. Resistance

Flexibility is willingness to change plans or ideas. It is not setting our affections

on plans or places that could be changed by those we are serving.
In order to be flexible, change must occur, and that change produces
tension. Many studies have been done on change and what change is most
stressful in life. The top stressful events are the loss of a family member, divorce,
and uprooting a family and moving them to a new location--especially one
that is unknown. It is interesting to note that our Heavenly Father often requires
his children to uproot and move. Lehi
and his family were asked to move as was Noah, Abraham, the Sons of Mosiah
and
the prophet Joseph Smith and the early saints along with many others. He
called the Nation of Israel out of Egypt and throughout their wilderness journey
had them watch the cloud over the Tabernacle. When the cloud moved they
were to move. Therefore, they had to be in a constant state of flexibility.

The Savior demonstrated flexibility often by changing his plans to

accommodate the needs of others. When He called his disciples He asked
them to leave their homes, their vocations and follow Him.
Our Heavenly Father asks us to not have our hearts set upon the things of this
world in order for us to be available to serve. in 1 John 2:15 we read, "love not
the world, neither the things that are in the world." He taught, "For where your
treasure is, there will your heart be also." Luke 12:34. Flexibility is being ready

and willing to move when God says "move" and to stay when he says, "stay."
Very often, the degree of pain we experience when required to be flexible
reveals the extent to which our affections are set on the things of this world.
On Saturday night President and I attended a baptism in Zaragoza of three
wonderful converts. As we traveled back to Barcelona, President made 20
calls asking missionaries to serve as Zone Leaders, Sister Training Leaders, to
open new areas, etc. As I listened to his many requests and as I heard your
wonderful responses, I marveled at how flexible you are as missionaries. As the
request for change was made, all missionaries immediately responded, "yes-I'll be happy to President." We feel grateful for your flexibility and
your willingness to do whatever it takes to build the kingdom in Spain.
...you are wonderful!
We can apply flexibility to missionary work by:
--Being willing to change plans and ideas as we are prompted by the Spirit
--Giving up our original plans when someone calls and is in need of our service
--Trying different ideas learned in Zone Conference, District Meeting or during
intercambios to be a more effective missionary
--Looking for the miracles when plans get changed and speaking
the reasons why the new plan was better
--Trying different ways of doing things suggested by your companion or
leaders instead
of continuing to do it your way
--Enjoying the opportunity to move to a new area, to have a new
companion to further
the work of the Lord
--Respecting and following the decisions made by President Dayton
Transitions can be hard. The degree to which we can handle change may
be a marker of our ability to find happiness as we pass through each stage of
our lives. We are continually amazed at the flexibility and adaptability of you
missionaries. May the same degree of flexibility you have shown in the mission
field bless you throughout your lives.
Hermana Dayton
Christlike Attributes- Faith, Charity, Love, Virtue, Hope, and Humility, Knowledge & Wisdom,
Patience, Diligence, Creativity, Enthusiasm, Generosity, Forgiveness, Dependability, Availability,
Orderliness, Gratitude, Endurance, Persuasiveness, Compassion, Alertness, Character, Decisiveness,
Determination, Truthfulness, Benevolence, Honor, Sincerity, Punctuality, Joyfulness, Gentleness, Self
Control, Initiative, Cautiousness, Loyalty, Meekness, Sensitivity, Obedience, Discernment, Boldness,
Discretion, Responsibility, Attentiveness, Flexibility

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29 de Mayo de 2016

Bautismos/Confirmaciones/Misioneros

Abel Cruz Bedn

Vic A

lderes Turner y Dunn

Mara del Mar Durn Snchez

Manresa

lderes Moulton y Woodmansee

Paquita del Jess Preciado Morcillo

Ibiza

lderes Latteier y Perri

Elsa Teresa Marcos Gallego

Palma 1

lderes Dunn y Ramirez

Segunda Alegria Erazo Obando

Tortosa

lderes Ball y Kreutz

Darwin Becerra Fernando Erazo

Tortosa

Nuria Lorite Heras

Barcelona 3A

lderes Stuart y Riggs

Manuel Ruiz Ruiz

Barcelona 3B

lderes Muncy y Allen

Andrea Pavon Lozano

Matar A

lderes Averett y Christensen

Gloria Isinbuwa Okoeri

Valencia 1A

lderes Male y Lightfoot

Ana Asuma

Valencia 1A

lderes Male y Lightfoot

Sandra Lugat

Valencia 1A

lderes Male y Lightfoot

Francisco de la Rosa Molina

Zaragoza 2A

lderes Ipsen y Lake

Naomi Caballero Salvo

Zaragoza 2A

lderes Ipsen y Lake

Ana Beln Salvo Sierra

Zaragoza 2A

lderes Ipsen y Lake

Carlina Gissella Loor Mendoza

Santander B

Hermanas Whittle y Tamayo

lderes Ball y Kreutz

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Bautismos/Confirmaciones/Misioneros

Eran contados y se
inscriban sus nombres

Bautismos/
Confirmaciones esta semana

16

Bautismos/
Confirmaciones este mes

33

Bautismos/
Confirmaciones hasta la fecha
este ao

163

6
mar

13
mar

20
mar

27
mar

3
abr

10
abr

17
abr

24
abr

1
may

8
may

15
may

22
may

29
may

Bautismos

12

12

16

Confirmaciones

13

11

16

Fechas bautismales

104

99

107

115

141

137

125

105

120

123

155

142

100

Inv reunion sacramental

185

185

185

164

165

169

181

218

175

165

193

192

177

Lecciones con un
miembro

693

681

682

728

589

768

693

808

695

676

859

829

652

Lecciones con un m. p.

43%

36%

37%

36%

36%

39%

37%

44%

39%

39%

49%

44%

44%

Nuevos Investigadores

544

685

681

907

613

695

718

589

669

642

741

679

477

Anuncios de la Oficina
Remember to write to president responing to the 2 points that he
mentioned in the text which were:
1.

Three things you have learned from the Mission Tour

2.

Changes that you will make in your missionary work as a result of what you learned

Calendar Reminders
June 7th Family Home Evening with President and Hermana Dayton
June 8th Enfoque de Zona

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29 de Mayo de 2016

And the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith.
Doctrine & Covenants 42:14

Compaerismos que lograron

las pautas de excelencia:

Oremos por estos investigadores con

fechas bautismales para esta semana:

CINCO:
CUATRO: lderes Ball y Kreutz
lderes Carballo y Carter
TRES:

lderes Tyson y Miller

lderes Moulton y Woodmansee
lderes Day y Sedgwick
lderes Ipsen y Lake
lderes Gonzalez y Bromley
lderes Bennett y Pemberton
Hermanas Fernndez y Johnson
lderes Ganowsky y Jacobson
lderes Male Lightfoot
Hermanas Villeta y Sebasti
lder Keen y Castro

Alejandro
Jaime, Estrella
Jairo, Vanessa
Iken
Janet
Nam
Debany
Maria, Rosario

The Zone
Vitoria is in the Zone!
-With an average of 2.7 investigators in church this
week!

Barcelona 3B
Barcelona 3C
Terrassa A
Granollers A
San Sebastin A
Martorell
Castelln B
Logroo A

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29 de Mayo de 132016

The Miracle of Baptism

We had a baptism this week!
even had a fecha with them,
Boom! Marina, she was so
but she felt that she wasn't
ready, I'm so happy for her. My
quite ready to take the step of
testimony of baptism and
baptism. However, when we
repentance has really been
started teaching her she told
strengthened since being out on
us that she was finally ready.
the mission. It's so amazing to
It's been a beautiful uphill
see how people in one single
climb from that moment on.
simplistic moment can
Leslie really is our miracle girl.
drastically change their lives.
Without fail every time I witness
Friday Fernando had his
a baptism, I am brought to
interview and it went incredibly
tears. It's so beautiful, this
well! When our zone leader
opportunity we have been all
started to talk about

given to change and start a

commandments he said 'I
blank page, a new slate. Its a
don't know why people call
sequence of growth just like a
them commandments, they're
baby learning how to walk, we
ways which help everybody be
are all here on this earth
happy' our zone leader went
learning how we can change,
right then, that's that. Saturday
learning how to grow, gaining
was the day of the baptism so
knew knowledge, but we just
as always it was stressful! My
have to take that first step.
companion printed off the
wrong programs then we were
Veronica was baptized on
overloaded with visits it was

Saturday and it was a beautiful

crazy! Then straight after
service! I am truly grateful that
we ran to the chapel and had
Heavenly Father placed us in
the baptism, it was incredible!
her path almost two months
Fernando brought his sister
ago. It has been incredible to
who's a non- member; it was
see the change in her. She has
her first time there and she
made many friends in the ward
cried so much it was unreal!
and is already participating in
Plus she said she wanted to be
class discussions. Bishop said he
baptised as well.... And John
will extend a calling to her next
our investigator came so I sat
week. I have no doubt she will
with him and explained
be a strong member. Now we
everything, it was an incredible
are going to focus more on her
night!
husband Fernando.
Bautiiiiiiiiismo!!!!!! Woohoo!
We had another Baptism this
What a miracle his week has
week! Leslie got baptised! There
been! It's amazing how
was such a sweet spirit when
prepared Veronica was as we
Leslie entered the font. There
taught her the
weren't very many people at
commandments. And the
the service but Leslie invited a
simplicity of her faith! It's also
couple of her friends which
been amazing to see the ward
made it even more special.
gather around her and help
Leslie was being taught by the
her feel loved! She even told us
Hermanas months ago and
before that she had just

moved and had no friends but

know all the ward wants to
have her over! It's been a real
blessing! But the best miracle
was to see her baptized and
confirmed and bare her
testimony that she knew that
the church was true! What a
blessing it is to be a missionary
and be a part of that
conversion.
This week was just great
because BAUTISMO! Kamal
finally got baptized! As
missionaries we are literally
helping out our brothers and
sisters be saved to obtain
eternal salvation! It NEVER gets
old to see someone enter into
the covenant of baptism with
our Heavenly Father.
Nada mejor que terminar la
semana con un bautismo.
Hace dos semanas y media un
miembro nos dio una
referencia, tuvimos la primera
cita y le encanto . Vino a la
iglesia dos domingos
consecutivos y ley varios
captulos de todo el libro de
mormn. An as senta miedo
y temor pero le prometimos
que si se bautizaba el temor
desaparecera. As fue el
domingo por la maana
tuvimos su bautismo, fue una
experiencia espiritual muy
especial. Es la mejor
experiencia que un misionero
puede experimentar, un
servicio bautismal despus de
tantos esfuerzos y tanto trabajo
arduo el seor abre los cielos y
nos sorprende con milagros
tan grandes como el de
concha. Amo esta obra y amo
mi salvador.

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29 de Mayo de 2016

Mission News

El Faro Bids Farewell to 12 Dedicated Missionaries

Hermana Birch

lder House

Hermana Lieberum

Hermana Mayes

Hermana Moser

lder Olaso

Hermana Rathfon

Hermana Rica

Hermana Salvador

Hermana Schmidt

lder Streadbeck

Hermana Villeta

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Mission News
Vilafranca celebrated the
ground-breaking of their
brand new chapel.

Thank you to all that have made this past Mission

Tour such a great success!