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18 de Septiembre de 2016

Message From Presidente Dayton

One of the Lords Anointed Among Us

We have been blessed to have the presence of a member of the First Quorum of
Seventy among us these last 5 days. Elder W. Craig Zwick presided over the Spain
Barcelona Mission Annual Mission Tour and spoke at two multi-zone conferences, a
Mission Leadership Council, and sacrament meeting on Sunday here in Barcelona.
Sunday evening he had a wrap-up meeting with Hermana Dayton, myself and the
two Assistants to the President. He was very kind and complimentary of the mission,
Elderes and Hermanas. The conclusion that he shared with us was that the Spain
Barcelona Mission was a baptizing and confirming mission, a Lighthouse mission, a
Preach My Gospel mission, and an obedient mission. That is pretty high praise from
someone who knows as much about missionary work as anyone in the Church. We
are very grateful for those kind words by Elder Zwick. And while I may be a little
biased, I am so pleased to say that I agree with him in every way. I am also the first
to say that we cannot sit back on our laurels and bask in self-adulation. Or as Elder
Zwick taught in conference, we can't sit back and purr with smug self-satisfaction.
Yes, we have been blessed to be a baptizing/confirming mission and the Lord has
sent very special missionaries here to build Zion in Spain. However, there is much more
we can do. We all need to stop and reflect on the messages we heard this weekend
from Elder and Sister Zwick and decide, What am I going to do with this wonderful
information that I have received? How will this make me a more powerful, effective
missionary? What can my companion and I do to baptize once every month?
If I were to ask you what is the purpose of the Annual Mission Tour, how would you
answer it? In my mind there are a number of reasons the Lord sends a general
authority to personally visit every mission in the Church. First, there is a tremendous recharging of our batteries that takes place. We are lifted, inspired, motivated,
educated and prepared to be even greater missionaries. Second, I believe they
want to make sure that the doctrine being taught is pure doctrine. Third, it is likely
they want to be sure the policies of the Church are being followedthat missionary
work is being done the way the Lord wants it to be done. Fourth, I suspect it is to help
motivate not only the missionaries, but also to motivate the mission president and his
wife. I hope Elder Zwick left with the strong impression that President and Hermana

Dayton are happy, deeply fulfilled, enthusiastic about the work, loving their missionaries
with the love of Christ, and thrilled to be counted among those involved in this great
cause of bringing souls to Christ. I hope he left knowing that we love missionary work
and we love the members and investigators, that we love the people in Spain, that we
love the wonderful leaders of the stakes, wards, branches, and districts. I believe that
the Annual Mission Tour is going to bless the Spain Barcelona Mission in many ways.
There are some changes coming in the format of the monthly meetings and our
responsibility is to prepared for them and embrace them. We will let you know more
once we get the details.
In the meantime, I would like to ask all missionaries to send in their weekly letter a
summary of the 5 most meaningful things they learned during the Mission Tour. What do
you remember most about the teachings of Elder and Sister Zwick as well as our
teachings. Would you please list 1 through 5 in your letter detailing the 5 most important
things learned and a brief statement about how you will be a better missionary
because of it. You may include it in your letter this week or next. Thank you for taking
the time to do that.
We love you wonderful commissioned missionaries of the Savior more than words can
express. How blessed we feel to proselyte side by side with you in this vital work of
bringing souls to Christ. As we walked into the chapels in Bilbao and Barcelona with
Elder Zwick, I saw the beauty of your countenances, your zeal to learn, your desire to be
righteous, and I was overcome emotionally with how truly good you are in so many
ways. There might have even been a few tears shed. Thank you for all you do to build
the kingdom of God here on earth.
Animado y con deseo de ser mejor misionero,
President Merril T Dayton

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Message From Hermana Dayton

Attentiveness vs Distraction

Attentiveness is showing the worth of a person or task by giving our undivided

concentration. Attentiveness is an attitude of readiness to do what is needed.
Being attentive to the words of the Lord in scriptures is one of the most important
ways we can demonstrate attentiveness. Our Heavenly Father speaks to us through the
scriptures. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for
reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness (II Timothy 3:16). We also read in
the Doctrine and Covenants 82:8-9, And again, I say unto you, I give unto you a new
commandment, that you may understand my will concerning you; Or, in other words, I
give unto you directions how you may act before me, that it may turn to you for your
salvation. As we study the scriptures, the Spirit can bring attention to those things that
have significance in our lives. We can receive personal revelation as we feel the Spirit
and ponder and reflect on the words.
Being attentive to the words of the prophets, General Authorities, and those who are
placed over us is also important. Our Heavenly Father communicates His will through
those he calls to preside over us. In Proverbs 19:20 we read, "Hear counsel and receive
instruction, that that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end." I feel grateful as I watch you
listen attentively to President Dayton and then heed his counsel. I know that we are
blessed when we are obedient to our leaders.
There are many ways we can demonstrate attentiveness when another person is
talking. Maintaining good eye contact, sitting up straight, discerning facial expressions,
tonal patterns, and body language, along with taking notes, and asking questions to
clarify show that we are being attentive. Most important, is being attentive to the
whisperings of the spirit.

Attentiveness is much deeper than just listening with our ears, it very often requires that

we listen with our hearts. One of our missionaries recently shared this, "I always
remember the way Elder ______ looked people in the eye, paused after they finished
speaking and then relied on the Spirit to discern what he needed to say. ...Hed watch
with such attention and love that those he taught knew he was there for them. I loved
watching and learning from him and learned the importance of listening to the
investigator and then figuring out how to address their needs." Another missionary wrote,
"I have never had a companion so easy to talk to. I have instantly been able to express
any concerns, any problems, and challenges to her. She has taught me how to truly
listen and to really care for the people here in the mission." I was very impressed by these
two missionaries who wrote about their companions because they themselves
demonstrated being attentive. They observed their companions in action and
they LEARNED from their example. In Proverbs 13:20 we read, "He that worketh with wise
men shall be wise." We can certainly learn so much from others.
President Dayton and I love you and appreciate all you do to bless the lives of others.
We feel grateful to see your growth in the mission as you attentively meet the needs of
the good people in Spain.
Sincerely,

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, Hospitality, Thoroughness, Deference, Justice,
Contentment, Tolerance, Resourcefulness, Thriftiness, Security

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Bautismos/Confirmaciones/Misioneros

Orlando Jos Marquina Quintero

Castelln B

Hermanas Arauco y McChesney

Antonio Arenas Rigo

Marratx

lderes Alleman y Domingues

Cristian Marcelo Maldonado Limn

Logroo B

Hermanas Carollo y Martens

Eran contados y se
inscriban sus nombres

Bautismos/
Confirmaciones esta semana

Bautismos/
Confirmaciones este mes

19

Bautismos/
Confirmaciones hasta la fecha este
ao

285

26
jun

3
jul

10
jul

17
jul

24
jul

31
jul

7
aug

14
aug

21
aug

27
aug

4
sep

11
sep

18
sep

Bautismos

11

13

13

10

Confirmaciones

11

13

12

10

10

Fechas bautismales

107

94

100

92

108

131

135

116

103

103

124

113

118

Inv reunion sacramental

184

184

210

184

200

212

195

160

191

213

161

195

201

Lecciones con un
miembro

736

755

669

627

778

685

696

663

694

645

752

748

622

Lecciones con un m. p.

40%

42%

41%

35%

40%

40%

37%

37%

38%

34%

35%

36%

36%

Nuevos Investigadores

716

680

546

698

694

574

676

594

568

665

820

717

592

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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: Hermanas Spencer Lofgran
y Cortez
lderes Wadsworth y Simon
lderes Anderson y Cvijanovich

Alicia, Giovanna
Consuelo
Reza, Miriam
Ina
Gloria
Vasile, Florentina
John, Jamilet, Frank
Brandon, Paloma
Simon
Claudia, Carla,
Fernanda
Ghener, Maria,
Claudiu
Sai
Andrea
Pompeyo, Jose Luis
Milton
Kingsley
Jose Angel
Derek, Leni, Angela
Luisa
Laura
Femy, Richard
Mary, Paul
Moises
Xiaoping
Emilio

Barcelona 1A
Barcelona 3C
Eixample
Barri Gtic
Sabadell 2B
Badalona 1A
Vic A
Zaragoza 2C
Zaragoza 1A
Zaragoza 1B
Bilbao A
San Sebastin A
Santander B
Hospitalet 1A
Valencia 3A
Valencia 3C
Teruel
Valencia 1B
Valencia 2A
Valencia 2C
Vitoria B
Burgos A
Palma 1A
Palma 2B

The Zone
Valencia is in the Zone!
-With an average of 2.63 per companionship investigators at
church!

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The Miracle of Baptism

We were working so hard and
he was so happy and excited.
were starting to feel way down
What an incredible thing, we
performed. What joy filled the
because we just weren't having
as missionaries, have the
room as you could see a
a good week. Then our miracle
opportunity to experience,
young man taking the valiant
happened. Our investigator Luz
helping people find and follow
step of discipleship. Inspiring!
has been in Madrid all week so
Christ. Oh how I just love this
we couldn't finish teaching her
work, church, and gospel.
Jesus was baptized! Wow this
the lessons she needed in order
was
probably
the
most
to be baptized on Saturday. We Ooh man, the baptism this
successful week of my mission.
Saturday
was
incredible.
were super bummed because
It was insane. The baptism of
Francisco got baptized and his
we knew that she was so ready
Jess went really well. Many
whole story is a miracle. After
for baptism. We went over to
members
came
and
being contacted two years
her house Friday night to have a
supported
him.
Family
ago in Barc he found us on the
lesson "venga" aka a pumped
members came as well. Just
street and the spirit told him to
up lesson and talk with her and
over all a really good week.
come and talk to us, so he did.
to pretty much ask her if she
We also had a lot of people
Then we taught him, set a
even wants to be baptized
come to church! It was
fecha and he disappeared for
anymore because she's pushed
incredible. Honestly sometimes
two weeks. Turns out that he
off her date so many times, and
we just stop and think, what
was in the hospital because of
it just didn't seem like she really
just happened. Weve just
some health term that I didn't
wanted this change in her life
seen some real progress in
understand. We reset a fecha
anymore. When we walked in
people and finding people as
with him and he got baptized!
she was just so happy and
well. Its like youve said
And we did it in the ocean! It
emotional to see us, and said
before. The success is from the
was so incredible president.
"Hermanitas, I'm ready to turn
Lord. Were just going to keep
We had to get up at 5 to set
my life over to the Lord and I
doing everything we can to
up things at the church for the
want to get baptized tomorrow,
help people. Thats all we can
service at 7. Then about half of
what do I need to do so I can
do.
the active members came to
be prepared?" We got to
the baptism. It was so great What a miraculous week! So
teaching and taught her the
president. The only thing I want
rest of the lessons she needed! I
many occurred. First off, we
now is more baptisms.
have never been so happy in
had a baptism on Saturday!
my entire life. For the past 2
Jos Antonio. You always know
months I've been teaching Luz The motto we had for this week
it's a good one when after their
was, "The Lord commanded us
and preparing her for this very
first testimony they end, "In the
to build a ship, so that is what
special day and she was finally
name of Jesus Christ amen." It
we will do!" Elder ______ and I
ready!
Luzs baptism was so
was really neat teaching him.
put our faith to the test.
amazing and the spirit was so
The whole process lasted three
Working harder than ever
strong! It was the perfect day
weeks, and I was honestly
before to hit some really high
and the perfect way to end our
stressed about it because in
goals we set for ourselves. We
week!
just the last week he dropped
were in the streets a lot, but it
a
couple
of
addictive
was well worth it. We did all we
Presidente! This week was a
behaviors. But I then realized
can, we built the ship, and
week filled with miracles that just
how the change was seen in
Lord made it float. The great
blew me away but obviously
his countenance. In the three
example was the baptism of
number 1 would have to go to
weeks his dress approved, he
Danny!!!!!!!
Danny
was
the baptism we had on
quit wearing a crucifix that he
baptized this week by his
Saturday!!
Woo
my
first
had, he cut his really long hair,
father, and it was an incredible
baptism!! The service, even
and he cleaned nail polish
experience. The Spirit was so
though it was thrown together
from his fingernails. Each one
strong as the ordinance was
pretty quickly, was beautiful and
of those things he did without

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The Miracle of Baptism

our asking him to. And nine

investigators came to church
yesterday, including several
whom we no more than invited
to come after speaking with
them in the street! It seems the
more we see miracles, the
more we realize that our efforts
account to nothing unless they
are consecrated by the Lord.

The miracle of this last was for

sure with Miguel Angel. Elder
____and I found Miguel Angel
contacting like a month and a
half to 2 months ago. We were
teaching him and things were
going super well. Then his sister
got sick and he dropped off
the map for some time. This last
Thursday
we
were
in
______where he lives and we
decided to give him a call. He
answered and he told us we
could meet with him and gave
us his address and we went
and passed by. We didn't have
a ton of time so we read some
of the Book of Mormon with
him. As he was reading one
verse. He stopped looked up
at us and said: " Remember
how I had the goal to be

baptized on the 20 of August?

Ya I wasn't able to be baptized
then but I want to be baptized
now. When can I?"
I just
remember my eyes got big like
what did he just say?!?!? It was
such an amazing moment. We
told him the 24th of this month!
It was such an amazing
miracle.

This week was great. Really

stressful but we had a lot of
success. We went and did the
table activity this week and set
up tables in three different
places in the city 3 different
days and invited the members
to come help us out. Kinda like
the Sant Jordi activity. And we
found a lot of people and
gave out a lot of books (Book
of Mormon). Rubin Aranda
wants to help us with more
activities and get better
supplies to be more effective.
He will come to one of our
district meetings and help us
with some ideas.

incredibly and loves reading

from the Book of Mormon. We
had a NDH with the bishop
and his family (also ALL
filipinos) and we basically
introduced
her
into
an
incredible
friend/family
environment.
She
really
enjoyed her time there and I
actually am getting all right at
understanding
Tagalog
(national language in the
Philippines)! Its like Spanish and
English mixed up SUPER bad..
more or less... Anyway, we are
on track for her baptism the 24
September! She came to a
NDH that we did at the church
last night and we watched The
Testaments, and she loved it!
She does start work this week,
so we are praying that we will
be able to keep daily contact
with her, while visiting her every
other day.

But Ina! Ina from the Philippines

is incredible. We are so
blessed. She is progressing

hacemos todo lo que podemos a fin de que la obra avance;

pero sta es la obra del Seor, l la dirige y l est al mando. Nos
maravillamos al verlo abrir puertas que nosotros no podemos
abrir y efectuar milagros que apenas podemos imaginar
lder Neil A. Andersen

Calendar Reminders
22/09 NDH at the Mission Home

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Mission News

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