6/16/25: Union Juarez

 Hey guys! I didn't get around to sending my weekly email last week, but I got it now!


I've been transferred into a new area, a place called Union Juarez in the zone of Comitan. Union Juarez is a tiny little town about 45 minutes away from Comitan. We're also about 40 minutes from the Guatemalan border. There are about 900 people in the town including women and children and babies. 

In the pueblito, about every single household has been contacted and taught by the missionaries multiple times in the last few months, so we are rather well known in the town. That doesn't stop us from giving it more tries. 

We do, however, have other places in our area than just Union Juarez. We have other small towns that are decently close that we walk to ocasionally, some of which have active members. We end up walking about 15-20 kilometers a day to get out to these places and proselyte, but it's worth the journey.

The greatest part of the area is definitely the weather and the vibes. Every day is partly cloudy, 65°-75° with a cool breeze. The landscape is also beautiful. Its full of cows, corn and bean fields, pine trees and small hills. The lifestyle is very different from that of the offices. 

This last week was a big transition and tough adjustment. My companion, Elder Call, and I whitewashed our area. Meaning we came in knowing nothing about the people nor place. In these last few days I've really learned how to put my trust in God and do what he says in the way he says it, hoping and having faith things will go well. Being obedient and working are essentially our only options if we hope to see any kind of success here. It's been very humbling.

Now that I'm in my last transfer of the mission I want to give it my absolute all and be as consecrated as possible til the last minute. A scripture that has motivated me lately is in 1 Nephi 13. 
37 And blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion at that day, for they shall have the gift and the power of the Holy Ghost; and if they endure unto the end they shall be lifted up at the last day, and shall be saved in the everlasting kingdom of the Lamb

I think I've shared this verse before, but it's because I really like it and it gives us a very direct promise and blessing. If we can lose ourselves in the service of others and build up the Lord's kingdom by converting ourselves and others to Christ, we will find true joy.

Anyway, that's how the week went. Pray that Abril accepts baptism and that her mom Ilse can come to church with her! Adios!

- Elder Allen




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