J.J. has given us another couple of updates. Sorry I am slow to update his blog, but I have been in Thailand on a two week business trip. J.J. has been VERY busy he says. In fact, he and his companion had FOUR baptisms already! Three ladies and their mother were baptized by J.J. and his companion. He said the “Spirit was so strong” and “I felt amazing” and that he “loves baptizing people”. They had been teaching this family for a few weeks. He states, “It was such a neat experience” and “Happiest moment I’ve had since I’ve been here that’s for sure”.
He sent us some photos of the sisters ready to be baptized. He was so excited to get four baptisms already. Their goal is eight for the month. The photos are posted below. We are so eager to hear from him each week. And the photos were great to receive. Good to know he is doing so well and enjoying his mission.
His native companion is teaching him to Salsa. He says learning this is “really sweet”. He tried chicken feet to eat. He didn’t like them much, so says he won’t eat them again. He said they tasted nasty. Funny, his Dad also ate chicken feet on his mission 28 years ago in Thailand! His Dad doesn't like them either.
15 September is Independence Day in Mexico. They had a Ward party. He also went to the center of Mexico City where the army takes down the flag each day at 6:00 PM. He said it “was cool to watch”. He says he is really enjoying all the kids who come up to him all the time and say hello, talk with them and want to play with the missionaries.
There are about 180 Elders in his mission. No Sister missionaries, as it is too dangerous he said. He has four companionships in his district, which includes one Zone Leader and one District Leader. Lots of Jehovah’s Witnesses who are teaching in his area that he runs into. There are four gringos (Americans) in his Zone.
He had his first Zone Conference. He said it went for six hours with lots of talking. It was “so so long”. But he said it would have been better if he understood more of the language. He also had his first missionary interview with his Mission President.
He was able to get his first haircut – that only cost him $ 3.00. His Preparation Day is called Dia de Preparacion. They do their wash and other chores that need to be done on that day.
They are getting investigators to Church each week which is really good. He is expecting more baptism “in a week or two”. He says he is “doing great”. We are so proud of the great service to the Lord that J.J. is performing Keep up the great job J.J.!!!
He sent us some photos of the sisters ready to be baptized. He was so excited to get four baptisms already. Their goal is eight for the month. The photos are posted below. We are so eager to hear from him each week. And the photos were great to receive. Good to know he is doing so well and enjoying his mission.
His native companion is teaching him to Salsa. He says learning this is “really sweet”. He tried chicken feet to eat. He didn’t like them much, so says he won’t eat them again. He said they tasted nasty. Funny, his Dad also ate chicken feet on his mission 28 years ago in Thailand! His Dad doesn't like them either.
15 September is Independence Day in Mexico. They had a Ward party. He also went to the center of Mexico City where the army takes down the flag each day at 6:00 PM. He said it “was cool to watch”. He says he is really enjoying all the kids who come up to him all the time and say hello, talk with them and want to play with the missionaries.
There are about 180 Elders in his mission. No Sister missionaries, as it is too dangerous he said. He has four companionships in his district, which includes one Zone Leader and one District Leader. Lots of Jehovah’s Witnesses who are teaching in his area that he runs into. There are four gringos (Americans) in his Zone.
He had his first Zone Conference. He said it went for six hours with lots of talking. It was “so so long”. But he said it would have been better if he understood more of the language. He also had his first missionary interview with his Mission President.
He was able to get his first haircut – that only cost him $ 3.00. His Preparation Day is called Dia de Preparacion. They do their wash and other chores that need to be done on that day.
They are getting investigators to Church each week which is really good. He is expecting more baptism “in a week or two”. He says he is “doing great”. We are so proud of the great service to the Lord that J.J. is performing Keep up the great job J.J.!!!
Elder J.J. Green arriving in Mexico City.
J.J. can be reached by sending him a letter to:
Elder Jaron John Green
Mexico Mexico City West Mission
POB 30150
Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0150
You can Google Earth J.J. to see where he lives:
Tlaxcala # 146
Naucalpan 53790
The Church address is:
Camino Veijo A Zomeyucan # 2
Naucalpan 53970
J.J. and his companion Elder Crispin.
J.J.'s first area.
His first area - close up.
His first baptisms - four!
Way to go Elder Green and Elder Crispin!!!
2 comments:
My response to the picture of him and his companion = "He's so short!" And I even said it out loud :) Oh yeah, almost everyone there will be shorter than JJ. He's just tall.
Elder Green looks great! We are so proud of him. He started out being a great missionary in the MTC, and it is continuing. Way to go, J.J. We love you!
Post a Comment