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I am frequently approached by friends of other faiths who are astounded that our young men and women sacrifice their education, social life, recreation, girl/boy friend, money, and free time to leave on a mission for 18-24 months. In essence they give up everything to serve their Heavenly Father and Savior. As Hermana Dayton and I spend time with each of you, we rejoice in your goodness, your devotion, your single mindedness, your obedience, your hard work and your love of the Master. Your sacrifice is very unique when compared with the youth of the world who know very little of sacrifice. While your sacrifice is inspiring, sometimes it is good to remind ourselves that sacrifice is important for our salvation. It is essential. The Prophet Joseph Smith stated that, A religion that does not require the sacrifice of all things never has power sufficient to produce the faith necessary to lead unto life and salvation. Elder Bruce R McConkie stated, Sacrifice is the crowning test of the gospel. Men are tried and tested in this mortal probation to see if they will put first in their lives the things of the kingdom of God (Matt. 6:33). To gain eternal life, they must be willing, if called upon to sacrifice all things for the gospel.

While we make sacrifices which are hard and require much, it is always helpful to look back at our early Church leaders and appreciate how much harder their sacrifice waswhat a heavy price they paid for their faith in the Restoration. The story of Brigham Young and Heber C Kimball leaving for their mission to England in 1839 is particularly illustrative. Brigham Young left Montrose Iowa to meet Elder Kimball and was so sick he had to be rowed across the Mississippi River. His wife Mary Ann was desperately ill and had just given birth to a daughter 10 days ago. Brigham was take to Heber C Kimballs home and collapsed after a short horse ride. The Kimballs were equally ill. His wife Vilate had just given birth

Message From Presidente Dayton

The Sacrifice of All Things

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to a son and was very weak. Heber was desperately ill from swamp fever. Both were completely bedriddenin fact only the 4 year old Heber Parley Kimball could bring food and drink to them.

In spite of that, Brigham decided it was time to go! The journey they anticipated was over 1,000 miles and they couldnt even walk, they were so sick. As time for departure came, a look inside the cabin revealed crying children and weeping wives who were flat in bed. Heber was on his knees holding Vilates hand and weeping. Brigham had to be helped to the wagon where they laid him on a bed they had prepared in the wagon. Heber, after telling his 4 year old son to take care of the family, had to be helped to the wagon. After traveling a few hundred yards, Heber asked the driver of the wagon to stop. He looked pale and his face was twisted in agony. Heber said to Brigham, This is pretty toughI feel as though my heart is going to melt within me. Brighams tearful reply was, I dont know if I can endure it. Heber declared, This is no way to leave our familiesus stretched out on a wagon bedthem too sick to even bid us farewell. Let us rise up and give them a cheer. Haltingly, they both got to their feet, gasping for breath and yelled, Hurrah for Israel! Hurray! Hurray for Israel as they swept their hats through the air in great circles. On more Hurrah was shouted. Good bye and God bless you the wives called out weakly. Both men then collapsed onto the wagon bed and said, Driver, you may drive on.

This powerful story is a reminder to me that when I think that I have things tough, when I am tried to the maximum, when I am discouraged in my stewardship, when I think that I have made great sacrifices, when I have been discouraged, disappointed or feel that my lot is too hard---I simply remember Brigham and Heber. THEY understood sacrifice and because of their sacrifice we have the inspiring and robust Church that we have today. I am grateful for the sacrifices that you all make every day to serve your Heavenly Father. My prayer is that you will be able to rejoice that you have the PRIVILEGE of sacrificing in the name of Jesus Christ. After what He did for us we can do no less.

Con reverencia para el sacrificio de El,Presidente Merril T Dayton

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Attributes of Jesus Christ Diligence

Message From Hermana Dayton


Diligence is steady consistent, earnest, and energetic effort in doing a task. It is using all of your energy to do assignments quickly and skillfully. Diligence in missionary work is an expression of your Love for the Lord and His work.

A good example of Diligence was during the California Gold rush of 1949. People living on the East Coast dropped everything and rushed to California to dig for gold. They worked tirelessly without regard for personal sacrifice. They were motivated to work because they visualized what they would do with the gold that they discovered. If this same effort, energy and motivation were invested in missionary work or any project we undertake, we would be known as being diligent. In the scriptures the Lord promises that the diligent will receive riches, leadership, an understanding of the meaning of life and great honors. (Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 22:29)

In the D&C 58:27, we are instructed that, "men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness." True diligence requires an expenditure of energy, thought and hopefully with the attitude of Love. In Colossians 3:23 we read, "Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men .Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance; for ye serve the Lord Christ."

Being a diligent missionary is one who--

Completes assignments and tasks quickly and enthusiastically. Plans effectively with his/her companion to further the missionary work in

their area. Works efficiently and effectively in carrying out daily plans. Looks forward to each new day in furthering the work of the Lord in

his/her area. Goes the extra mile to please the Lord. Uses time wisely to find and teach investigators. Focuses on the most important things to do and avoids wasting time.

President Dayton and I are so pleased with the diligent missionaries we see each day in the mission. We see you energetically sharing the gospel, finding and teaching choice sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father. We feel so grateful for your diligence and faithfulness. We love each one of you and will continue to pray for you as you faithfully serve the Lord in the Spain Barcelona mission.

Lots of Love and Gratitude for each of you--

Hermana Dayton

Message From Hermana Dayton Cont.


Christlike Attributes- Faith, Charity, Love, Virtue, Hope, and Humility,

Knowledge & Wisdom, Patience

Bautismos/Confirmaciones/Misioneros


Eran contados y se inscriban sus nombres

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jun

05

jul

12

jul

19

jul

26

jul

02

ago

09

ago

16

ago

23

ago

30

ago

06

sep

13

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Bautismos 14 17 4 7 10 11 10 14 7 11 4 10 8

Confirmaciones 13 15 6 6 11 11 10 14 7 11 4 10 6

Fechas bautismales 117 99 90 97 120 123 118 90 105 105 132 123 136

Inv reunion sacramental 184 192 182 193 187 202 221 222 211 213 213 174 195

Lecciones con un

miembro688 719 706 774 799 789 735 742 698 722 762 731 738

Lecciones con un m. p. 49% 55% 49% 52% 52% 51% 50% 52% 50% 48% 52% 51% 51%

Nuevos Investigadores 407 340 385 480 477 554 532 480 440 515 474 444 487

Manuel Galavan Barcelona 1B Hermanas Lee y Eyring

Maurizio Sebastian Palmieri

PalomaresBarcelona 3B lderes House y Phillips

Juana Eliche Moral Badalona 2B Hermanas Lamoreaux y Ingram

Juan Pablo Kumar Ocaa Vic B Hermanas Whittle y Salvador

Csar Villacorta Medina Santander B Hermanas Rica y Schmidt

Juliana Mawuena Ansah Burgos A lderes Webber y Male

Bautismos/Confirmaciones esta

semana 6

Bautismos/Confirmaciones este mes 20

Bautismos/Confirmaciones hasta la

fecha este ao364

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

CINCO: Hermanas Lamoreaux y Ingram

Hermanas Rica y Schmidt

CUATRO: lderes Dailey y Baumann

lderes Noovao y Islas

lderes Webber y Male

TRES: Hermanas Lee y Eyring

Hermanas Wiseman y Fernndez

lderes Bennett Day y Wadsworth

lderes Gill Garca y Len

Hermanas Vilario y Perkins

lderes McArthur y Simon

lderes Stapleton y Batis

lderes Loaiza y Fairbanks

Hermanas Bastidas y Sebasti

lderes Ipsen y Alleman

lderes Barron y Oliver

Hermanas Storer y Larsen

lderes Murley y Reddish

lderes Cifuentes y Jones

lderes Sedwick y Turner

Hermanas Walker y Moser

lderes Carballo Kimball y

Fuentes

Hermanas Burkett Mayes y

Arauco

Jessica, Olga, Barcelona 3C

Natalie

Javier Sabadell 1A

Seedy Sabadell 1B

Austin Badalona 2A

Chris Gerona A

Marcelo Granollers A

Carla, Esperanza Zaragoza 2A

Angel Zaragoza 1B

Enrique, Jos, Beto Lleida A

Blessing, Joy, Esperanza San Sebastian

Montserrat, Ana, Lusia

Fernanda, Jose Carlos

Raquel, Juliet, Santander A

Danielara

Edinson Santander B

Mustafa Tortosa

Noelia, Maria, Milton Valencia 3A

Trini Castelln B

Cristian Valencia 2B

Cristian Catarroja A

Francisco Vitoria B

Judith Vitoria C

Joelma, Samir Burgos

Rosa, Gabriel Palma 1A

Sammy, Angelica, Menorca

Nassith

Gonzalo Marratx


Compaerismos que lograron las pautas de excelencia:

Oremos por estos investigadores con fechas bautismales para esta semana:

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The Zone

Valencia is in The Zone!-With 14.6 member present lessons per companionship!

Vitoria is in The Zone!-With 2.9 fechas bautismals per companionship!

and wanted more material

to study. We showed him

the gospel library app and

so he started reading

preach my gospel on his

own to review lessons. His

connections with the

members has been a

blessing to watch, as he

walks around and shakes

everyone's hand when he

has to go. As he went into

the waters of baptism, I

stood as a witness and I

marveled not only at his

baptism but at the miracle I

had to be a witness to the

power of the atonement as

it has gone deeper and

deeper into his heart. He

was confirmed and given

the Holy Ghost yesterday.

This week was filled with so many spiritual

experiences but Pepe's

baptism was our highlight

as we had so many

miracles to help him

reach his goal. Our first

miracle arose Friday

afternoon right after one

of our investigators

cancelled our lesson. We

continued to contact

and found Pepe in the

streets who was extremely

nervous for his baptism

the next day as people

outside the church

continuously question his

decision to get baptized.

We walked to the church

and talked about how his

nervous feelings were

normal before big

decisions like baptism

and testified that the

criticism from those

around him was

influenced by the devil

further showing the

importance of his

decision. The spirit helped

Pepe down immensely.

He found a renewed

energy and excitement

for his baptism. I truly

believe that God placed

us in Pepe's path to help

him remember his faith

and love of the gospel

before his interview that

night.The next day Pepe

was baptized and my

companion did an amazing

job performing the

ordinance! Yes, Pepe was

nervous before but his

nerves were mixed with

excited anticipation. And

the moment he arose from

the water, you could see

the peace and happiness in

his eyes. The spirit at that

moment touched his soul

and testified that his

decision to get baptized

was one of his best. Pepe

was cleansed from his sins

and he felt it, probably

without even knowing it.

I admired in my companion this week

how he prepared for

Gaye's baptism and how

well it all went. It was a

blessing and a miracle to

be able to be a part of

Gaye's journey. A month

ago we contacted him

on a rainy afternoon and

from that day till now the

change that has

appeared on the outside

and on the inside is

incredible. He has been

so very humble with a

desire to learn. Early on

he gained a testimony of

the Book of Mormon and

read from it daily, he re-

read all the pamphlets,

13 de abril de 2014

The Miracle of Baptism


morning! Got him baptized

and felt the spirit super

strong. Then in the evening

we had another one of a 9

year old boy. It was super

nice as well and a lot of the

members came and

supported. I'm grateful for

the opportunity to see

children of God enter the

waters of baptisms. It is

something sacred. I had a

wonderful experience during

the baptism of the child. His

name is Marc just so you

know. Well as his father was

baptizing him as we know

the prayer has to be said

exactly. Well, he did and

there was one word that

wasn't said. I didn't notice

that until after everyone left.

Well something told me to

have him do it again. I asked

my companion who was the

other witness and he said I

think we do. Well bad part

on both of us but it's ok we

aren't perfect. So we had

them baptized again in

secret. I know that the Lord

has established an order and

we have to do it that way.

Obedience is the first law in

heaven. Can't wait to

baptize again this week!!!

Saturday was the baptism of Andrea.

Starting in the morning

around 10 was when we

where suppose to start to

fill the font, but our key

was not working for the

door!!! We quickly called

our bishop and he came

running. What he ended

up doing was breaking

off the lock and trying to

open the door that way

but IT STILL DIDNT WORK!!!!

After that he took off the

hinges and no joke pried

the door open. We

started to fill the font at

about 11:30 and the

baptism started at 12:30.

We put in as much hot

water as we could but

when the service was

about to start and it was

only half filled we turned

on the cold water to

have it fill faster. All said

and done it all worked

out and the service was

amazing people cried no

repeats of the baptisms.

All is well.

So as we went about we went preparing 2

baptisms!!! It was really

nice the first one was

Raul. He is super good

and really wanted to

follow the savior. He was

baptized at 10 in the



Well a miracle I was blessed to see this past

weekend was the baptism

of Manuel, he got

baptised!! It was amazing to

see him get baptised and

enter into this covenant with

the Lord and it's been

incredible to see his growth

from when I met him in my

first week here. I was able to

invite him to be baptised

then and got to see him

fulfil that commitment that

past week and it made me

so happy to see him

become a member! He's a

wonderful man with a lot of

faith and he will be a

wonderful asset to the

group here.

Bueno esta semana

pasada la verdad fue muy

buena ya que pudimos

tener el bautismo de

Sandra Gonzalez Shatalova

y fue todo muy bueno ella

estaba muy animada y

despues fuimos a la

conferencia de estaca y

usted alli la conoci y ella

aunque tenia dolor de

cabeza pudo venir y le

gust.



Nosotros estamos superbien. Vemos un montn de

milagros constantemente y

esto me encanta . Uno de

los milagros mas grandes

que me encanta es que

hemos podido ver a otro

hijo de Dios Entrar a las

aguas del bautismo. Otro

hijo al que hemos podido

ayudar a Encontrar el

camino que debe seguir. En

el Bautismo se ha sentido el

Espritu super fuerte ,ha sido

increble y ha venido otra

persona que nos dijo que

quera una fecha

bautismal... es increble. Las

personas estn literalmente

preparadas....

Mission News


A warm welcome to the newestmissionaries in el Faro. John David and Sherrie Lee Maxfield

Baptism of Csar and Carolina in Santander

Los Dayton and other missionpresidents and their wives at theVienna Mission President Conference.

Baptism of Juliana in Burgos.

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