Our "Homes" are Our Sacred Stewardship

We are so grateful for each and every missionary in our mission. Each one adds special talents and abilities to the Santiago East Mission Team. Each one desires to better his or her life by serving the Lord. We know that being faithful stewards over the blessings we receive in our lives makes us even stronger and better. Visiting with missionaries in their apartments has been a great opportunity for all of us to grow closer and to appreciate each other even more. We are the Lord's "team," and we want to serve Him with all our heart, might, mind, and soul.

Our "Homes" are Our Sacred Stewardship

President Laycock always teaches us that our mission is our University of life, and that if we are obedient in all of our missionary duties, we will be well prepared for the rest of our lives. Part of our "education" in the mission field is learning to care for our "homes." We are working hard to do all we can to be faithful stewards over the sacred trust that the Lord has given us. We are so thankful for this time to learn and to grow and to serve. It really is miraculous to see how the Lord teaches and trains His servants.

Our "Homes" are Our Sacred Stewardship

Santiago East Missionaries understand that we have a sacred stewardship to care for our "pensiones." As we clean and care for our "homes," we understand that we will be able to enjoy the blessings of the Holy Ghost. We all know that cleanliness and orderliness is necessary so that we can study and prepare to teach our Chilean Brothers and Sisters about our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ and the need to repent and be baptized.

Our "Homes" are Our Sacred Stewardship

Visiting our missionaries in their "homes" teaches us so much about our missionaries. They are excellent representatives of our Savior and His Gospel...even and especially in their "pensiones." The Santiago East Mission is filled with amazing missionaries. We love them all!

Our "Homes" are Our Sacred Stewardship

As we visited apartments "pensiones" in the mission during this past transfer cycle, we discovered that our missionaries are working so hard to learn and grow. They want to serve the Lord and spread the good news of the Gospel. They are blessing many lives. We are thankful.

Our "Homes" are Our Sacred Stewardship

Visiting our missionaries in their "homes" has been a blessing during this past transfer cycle. We always enjoy being with them and feeling the Spirit of the Holy Ghost as they work together to learn all that they are learning. They inspire us and teach us through their obedience and diligence.

We Have Faith in Our Savior Jesus Christ.

Once again, President Laycock and I are most grateful for your prayers and love. We are thankful beyond words for the guidance of the Lord's chosen leaders, for the blessing of the Holy Ghost, and for the obedience of our Missionaries in "preparing every needful thing." All Missionaries in the Chile Santiago East Mission are safe and accounted for following the interesting "events" of the day today. We continue to receive bounteous blessings of peace and protection, and we feel the Lord's hand as we minister to our sweet Chilean brothers and sisters.

Please continue to pray for each Missionary to be able to do all that is being required. These Missionaries are wonderful, loving, humble, and courageous. They are reaching outside of themselves in love and concern, and their service is transforming them into even more lovely individuals than they already were. They are serving with all their heart, might, mind and strength, and the light of Jesus Christ shines brightly in their eyes and in their smiles. As Missionaries in the Chile, Santiago East Mission, we have faith in our Savior Jesus Christ, and we know that He has called us to labor in this part of His vineyard at this time for a very specific purpose. He walks beside us, and He directs this work. Of this we are sure.

We love our Missionaries, and we love the beautiful Chilean people!

Missionary Devotional, Monday March 1

Last Monday in our office meeting where we plan each week for our mission, President Laycock felt impressed to plan a gathering for every missionary in our mission to meet together on Monday March 1 for a mission-wide devotional centered on the life and mission of Jesus Christ. Normally, we would not bring the entire mission together, but President Laycock felt that we should. What a blessing! We are now able to better understand that prompting. We were able to see the bright, smiling face of every missionary in the Chile, Santiago East Mission. Don't they look fabulous!!!We are so very thankful for all of the blessings we have received. Thank you to all of you for your prayers and concern and love. We want you to see the faces of these missionaries. March of 2010 will be a marvelous month in the mission. Hearts are humble, and we are prepared to teach, preach and rejoice in our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ! It is truly miraculous all that has happened here in the past few days.

"If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear." D&C 38:30

All Missionaries in the Chile, Santiago East Mission are safe and accounted for. Today will be a day of service for all of us. We will look for ways to serve our Chilean brothers and sisters by teaching them about our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. We are thankful for the blessing of safety that we have been given. We are thankful for the guidance of the Holy Ghost, and we stand as witnesses of our Heavenly Father's love for all of His children throughout the world. Without a doubt, we know that our Savior lives, and that He directs this work. We know that when we do His work in His way, He is with us, and we experience miracles! Thank you for your prayers and concern, and please know that we love our missionaries with all our hearts. They are the Lord's army, and we are blessed to be among them and learn from them. They are blessing the lives of so many of our Father's children, and they are powerful examples of all that young people can and should be. Don't worry! Our missionaries are prepared, and "if ye are prepared, ye shall not fear." (D&C 38:30)

Greetings from the Chile, Santiago East Mission

Greetings from the Chile, Santiago East Mission.

You will be hearing reports that there was an earthquake in Chile. The Earthquake occured 212 miles south of Santiago in Concepcion. Although communication is down in Santiago, we are working to establish communication lines with all missionaries. The Elders and Sisters are well prepared and know exactly what to do in cases of emergency.

Please be aware that we are doing everything possible to make sure that all are safe. We will keep you advised as information becomes available. Thank you for your prayers.

"Fruits of our labors"

Pillars of Strength

Zone Leader Concilio Wednesday, January 27 2010
We felt the Lord’s love as we fasted and prayed for help and guidance.

During the month of January, we invited our Missionaries to participate in a Mission fast for the spiritual and physical health of our Missionaries and to prepare us to set our own personal goals as well as to come together and set some mission goals for 2010. We felt the Lord’s love as we fasted and prayed for help and guidance. This Zone Leader Concilio was a spiritual feast for all of us. We sat in a circle and looked in each other's eyes as we discussed the needs of our Mission. We felt the Holy Ghost leading us and directing us as we set our 2010 Mission goals. We felt the Lord’s hand gently directing us as we pondered, planned, and prepared. Our Zone Leaders are dedicated and determined. They want our Mission to grow and to reach the high levels of success that we all know we are capable of reaching. We know that with the Lord’s help, we can do all that He is asking us to do.


Interviews Every Tuesday and Thursday
We recognized the Lord’s love as we met with Zones in Zone/District Classes.

This transfer cycle, we decided to have Zone/District classes in conjunction with interviews. We like this new arrangement very much. We cut down on wasted time, and we were able to attend at least one Zone/District class in every Zone. During this transfer, Elder Espinoza and Elder Martineau taught about goal setting and having perfect planning sessions. They also reminded us all that we should strive to be the best teachers that ever served. Elder Amado taught us in our Mission tour that our responsibility is to be excellent teachers. We work with members to strengthen homes, find people to teach, and baptize, but our primary responsibility is to be the best, most inspired gospel teachers we can possibly be. We also role played and practiced teaching with questions, scriptures, and the Holy Ghost. Each Zone/District class was different, but each one was rewarding and helpful. We are impressed that our Missionaries are becoming such accomplished teachers. We will continue to help them reach their full potential as teachers. They will continue to help us do the same.


The pyramid picture above was taken in one of our Zone Classes. The other two are of our Zone Leader Concilio. The pyramid was an object lesson which taught us many important principles. Notice that President Laycock (on the bottom row) can never resist an opportunity to participate in Zone Class, no matter what the challenge may bring. We feel so thankful to be able to be with these delightful young Missionaries. They are enthusiastic and dedicated. They love the Gospel. They are strong and brave and true! We love them.

Sister Missionaries

I am so grateful for the faithful service of our faithful Hermanas. They are diligent and obedient. They are laying a great foundation for their lives, and they are blessing so many families and individuals as they tirelessly share the gospel. I love them all!

Future Missionaries

We have been given the assignment from our Area Presidency to double the number of Missionaries that leave from Chile in the year 2010 from the number that left in 2009. For that reason, President Laycock is doing all he can to encourage the Young Men who live within the boundaries of our Mission to prepare for full time Missionary service. This week, he spent an evening at scout camp talking with the Young Men. The Assistants accompanied him, and they taught and inspired with all the enthusiasm of three great Missionaries.

Good-bye to Elder Guzman

Elder Guzman Faithfully Completed his Mission this past week. We love him. We will always remember his great attitude and his willingness and ability to always be happy. We know he will do well in all he attempts to do in his life, and we look forward to knowing all about his future endeavors.