Well we had a really fun and blessed week here in ol'
Vicenza. We started off with lots of lessons with potential investigator and
got to hear some really good stories about people's lives. Got to learn how to
make Pasta from scratch by one of our investigators named Robson. He is a
Brazilian who can speak Italian and English. Truth is he learned how to speak
English through online gaming. He never actually took an English class. Anyway,
the pasta making process is pretty interesting. I won’t say how to make it
because I would rather show people when I get back because I’d say it’s a
pretty cool little talent to use. We also got to go bowling with a single soldier
and the senior couples. We went to the military base to do that, and it was
quite a blast. It is always nice to have that relaxation time with the other
missionaries. 
We then had a really good Sunday.
I gave a little talk in the American Ward (I had no idea I was giving
the talk until he asked me to in front of everyone at church that day) and
talked about finding the connection with people through their story. Getting to
know someone is the only way you can truly know how to help them. The gospel of
Jesus Christ helps us make a connection with them because when you take the
time to get to know them, there is always a principle of the gospel you can tie
into their story.
We then had a really good Sunday.
I gave a little talk in the American Ward (I had no idea I was giving
the talk until he asked me to in front of everyone at church that day) and
talked about finding the connection with people through their story. Getting to
know someone is the only way you can truly know how to help them. The gospel of
Jesus Christ helps us make a connection with them because when you take the
time to get to know them, there is always a principle of the gospel you can tie
into their story.
We were fed a lot this week by members. We have been really
blessed by them lately. It is so reassuring and uplifting to know that the
members care. When I first got to Vicenza they didn’t have a big relationship
with the missionaries, but now I can say each one of the members really want to
help us. We have a lot of good appointments set up this week, and we keep
finding more people to talk to.
There was also a chocolate festival held in centro this
week. It was the most crowded I have ever seen the city. There were a lot of
carved dark chocolate items, and a lot of good chocolate. We certainly had a
lot of fun in the city this week because of that. So many different types of
chocolate, and a lot of happy missionaries because of it.
The scripture I have been focusing on this week is D&C
90:24. "Search diligently, pray always, and be believing, and all things
shall work together for your good, if ye walk uprightly and remember the
covenant wherewith ye have covenanted one with
another."
The main part I like about the scripture is the “be believing” because it takes
a lot of humility and courage to believe in something. When you have the desire
to believe, you will put in the diligent work and effort to help your belief. I
believe that just enhances everything else in your life, through true belief. I
have witnessed so many miracles in my mission and as I continue to believe I
can make a difference out here, and put in the effort on my part, I know I will
help change people's lives for the better.
Have a great week everyone!
Anziano Chase
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