so.... im so sorry that i didnt write this last week. I only had time to write the mission presidente because we had a lot of unexpected suprises.... haha.
but first!!! I didnt get transfered!! i will be here in Imperio for 6 months and end the mission here with this amazing ward!!! im so pumped. I hope i can really leave this area well off, there is a lot to do in these next 5 weeks! I love these people!
so the reason why i didnt write last week is because i went on a sporatic suprise archelogical trip with a real archeologist! sweet!! it took the majority of pday but it was super worth it. Elder Law, one of my good freinds here on the mission, ended the mission this last week (ive known him since i was a sunbeam) and so my companion and i went to the office to say goodbye and while we were there. I ran into sister law´s mom and i wasnt sure if she would remember but when she saw me she yelled Elder Bunker! and ranup and gave me a huge hug haha. it really suprised me and i wasnt sure what to do... i havent had a hug like that for a while. haha. but that was awesome. she is a really sweet lady haha.
but anyway elder law´s parents and grandparents came ot pick him up and his grandpa is an archeologist for brigham young and has spent 50 years of research in guatamala connecting his findings with the book of mormon. and they needed a few missionaries to acompany their guide (my good missionary freind elder lattin) so we happily accepted the invitation to go on a free archelogical tour of some ancient peruvian pyramids. soooo coool
so here in peru there are several cool places but they are even cooler when you get an explanation by a archiologist. The site where we were was called pampagrande and it was most likely a temple square type of thign for los incas. super cool. the whole way elder law´s grandparents explained to me things about egyption mesurements and practices that have evidence in central and south america. Los incas really where connected with egypt without a doubt. and as we walked and took measurements they explained to me all the connections with the book of mormon they have found on their trips. I learned a lot about the Book of Mormon i didnt know before. Details i had overlooked now made so much more sense. In the end the message that i got from them pretty much was this: we CAN PROVE phisically that the Book of Mormon is true. there is sooo much evidence of it, but that has never been the mission of the church. Elder law´s grandpa has studied for years, not to prove that the Book of Mormon is true but to understand it better and apply the scriptures to life. The message and promis of the Book of Mormon will always be Read, Ponder, and Pray and you will get an answer if i you are sincere, ask with real intent (ask with the intention to act according to the answer received) and have faith in christ. (Moroni 10:3-5)
I loved that pday with the Law family. it was really good.
The next day in the transfer meeting Elder Law´s grandpa gave a presentation of his findings in guatamala and gave us a small peice of paper with the map of the book of mormon. That is a treasure i will keep for a long time.
So onto conference. This conference was really good. We didnt have too many investigatores go so i watched the majority in english with the other northamerican missionaries in my zone. I think its a lot better in english... haha.
One thing i loved about conference what saturday´s session. A huge Topic this general conference was reading scriptures!!! That is exactly what everyone needs! Members, Less Actives, Investigatores..... they all need to read the scriptures!!!! I feel like the mission would be cake if everyone would just do that one thing (and pray and go to church haha) We met with the stake this week to keep coordinating our efforts with them and we decided to do an activity with the Book of mormon called "El Maratón del Libro de Mormón" (the book of mormon marathon) We all felt really good about the idea and we will see what happens.... the stake president has to approve it first. but this sunday (so weird seriously) we got a letter from the area. and they said that they wanted to do a program with the book of mormon and that each family should read the book of mormon everyday for 15min. soooo sweet.
Great minds think alike because they are inspired by the same Loving Supreme Being. XD
so we will see what happens. i wont be here to see all of the fruits but i sure what to get this thing going!
Love you all so much!
went to the beach today!
i will send pictures soon!
Love you all!
Always turn outward and keep smiling!!
Elder Bunker
ps sorry if i didnt respond to some emails yet. I felt like i needed to write a good group email for once haha.
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