August
29, 2015
We
are not about numbers. When we arrived
in Mexico City, we felt our mission had been so focused on the "number of
baptisms" that all other things such as obedience and true growth of the
church had been over looked. We wanted
the missionaries to find converts that were truly looking for a change to a better
life. The number of baptisms was not
nearly as important as changing the life of a person and bringing them closer
to God.
Unfortunately
numbers have to be used to measure progress and achievement. Parents want to see numbers from their children's
teachers. Knowledge is measured by
numbers. I am a person who built a
successful career out of numbers and what they mean.
So
with caution, and with great respect for my missionaries, I was excited to see
that out of 35 missions in Mexico, we are #8 in the number of baptisms year to
date. That speaks to the hard work of our 170 missionaries! Now that we have had our 5 minutes of fame,
we can get back to work.
P.S.
I won't be sharing this information around the mission to much....it's that
"focus" thing.
Really love your descriptions and August experiences. Teachings of E. Christopherson, with the scriptures, the spirit confirming truth to hearts and minds. The Vera Cruz temple entry is wonderful. Keith's email about working with the Elders in the street. I'm so glad to have this relationship with your family , to share in it.
ReplyDeleteCordell joined us with another choice family two weeks ago. The Hilmos of Highland , UT; formerly of SoCal. He married their oldest ( 20) daughter , Meagan. Dave Hilmo is a doctor who treats neuro-trama victims in a hospital. Tess is an author of books for the young adult market.
Thanks for chronicling so much of your experiences for all to share in. Norm