Weekly Letter - 23 Feb 2015

Dear Presidente,
This week was great! We had two baptisms in the zone; Gonzalo de the Hna Lideres and Alan de nosotros. They both received the Aaronic Priesthood after sacrament meeting. So great! I love this zone and all of the missionaries here. They are going to do big things. Elder Parke is a good missionary who listens to the Spirit so Im not the least bit worried. Our area is doing good. We have an investigador named Miguel that is progressing and I hope he will be getting baptized in the next few weeks. The members are excited and are helping the recent converts progress. Miriam, one of our recent converts here is planning on going to the temple in July. Im so pumped! Elder Parke and I are doing awesome. Its sad we only got one transfer together but Im happy to have learned a lot from him. Im excited to see what he will do here in the zone with el Elder Alonzo. As for me, Im doing great. The fourth quarter of the partido has ended and we are heading into overtime. I have six weeks to lay it all on the field. Six weeks of work and miracles. I know this work is true and I am so thankful to be here still. Im learning a lot with all these new changes. Im trying to pray and think about how to work more effecently with the changes so that I can help the missionaries in my zone. The Spirit is here to guide us all. Thank you so much for everything. Have a great week. 

I am so grateful for you. I love you with all my heart for your love of the Lord and for your commitment to serve him. Thank you for being an example to me that I want to follow.

President Lovell

Last 6 weeks

Dear Familia,

we just had transfers and Im headed to my new area. Its called Cipoletti. This is mylast transfer in the mission so I only have 6 weeks left. My new companion is named Elder Candia. He is from Chile and we have crossed paths in the mission a few times. He is pretty darn funny jaja. Im excited for this transfer. Im going to miss Plaza Huincul, the missionaries and members. Im also going to miss Elder Parke...hes a freakin stud muffin!

This past week one of our investigadores, Alan, was baptized. It was awesome! His baptism has helped his family have more interes in the church and for thos that are members, come back to church. He is 12 years old and want to go on a mission one day. I love it!

Sunday, I got food poisening for the second week in a row....I woke up and literally couldnt believe it. I said to myself ¨You got to be kidding me¨ I made it through the day alive but Ive only eaten like two bananas in the last two days jaja.

Shout out to my brudda, Elder Zachary Nobmann Riddle, who is in the mission field in mexico. You are such a stud. Le quiero mucho y sé que va a aprovechar cada momento de su mision. Me da orgullo ser su hermano. Usted y Jackie Boss son mis mejores amigos!

Like I said, Im in my last transfer so naturally comes the temptation to get a little lazy and think about home. But Im trying to work hard like it were my first few transfers. My body may not have all the energy in the world like before but Heavely Father gives me the strength I need every day. He is a Father and He loves us. I know it and want others to know it. We can pray and ask Him for His help. We can pray and just talk with Him. There are no limits in life when we put our lives in the Lords hands.

I love you all so much. Have a great week!

Elder Nobmann Riddle 

Hey y'all

Dear Family,

This letter isnt going to be too long but I love you. Yesterday I was throwing up just about all day. I got food poisening and it was not fun. It was the 3rd time in my whole mission that I have been sick like that jaja.

Things are going great here in my area. Elder Parke and I are having fun and trying to teach a lot. 

I just want to share my testimony with all of you. I know that this church is true! I know that Joseph Smith saw God the father and His son, Jesus Christ. I know that through the power of God he translated the Book of Mormon. I know that if we accept the invitation given to us in James 1:5 and ask of God the questions of our hearts, the truth of all things will be revealed unto us. I believe in prayer and I know it is true. Our Father is always listening and wants to help us. One single prayer from a 14 year old boy changed the world forever. The perfect time to pray is when we dont want to pray.

Love 

Elder Nobmann Riddle

Weekly Letter - 16 Feb 2015

Dear Presidente,
This was a pretty darn good week. The misioneras de Plaza C had a baptism! Eva has been an investigator for some time now so it was great to see her get baptized. The zone as a whole is doing great things. In the next few weeks I think we are going to see more baptisms in Cutral Co. You already have talked to Elder Mark and Elder Aleman and know what has been happening, but I just wanted to let you know know that Elder Parke and I arent proud of what they did but are proud that they chose to call you without us saying anything. They are good Elderes. The area of Elder Parke and I is doing great! Our investigators are progressing and the members are helping. Im not going to lie, sometimes it is hard to stay focused and have a good balance without the numbers but I will say it is helping pray more often, which is a good thing. Planning is ten times more important now that we don't have the numbers. Elder Parke and I are doing great! He is a trooper. I was sick all yesterday and he helped me out a lot! Not only that, but we are working hard together. I love it when you get a good rhythm and you can just go. As for me, Im doing so much better than yesterday. Yesterday I felt horrible and was in bed all day. My body hurt, I felt like someone was stabbing me in my stomach and I was sweating not stop. As I felt all this for some reason I kept thinking about Jesus Christ. As I thought about all the pain I was feeling and how horrible it was, my mind always went back to think, ̈He suffered so much more ̈. Jesus Christ suffered for all of our pains, sicknesses, and sins. How is that even possible!? I felt ready to give up with just a little food poisoning. ̈Why me, why now ̈ passed through my head on various occasions but I dont know Jesus Christ was ever thinking about that. I am really and truly greatful for my Savior Jesus Christ. I am so greatful for His sacrifice. I know that He lives and I am thankful to wear His name 24/7. Thank you for everything. Have a great week.
P.S. I dont know why but the BYU website says that I still need an endorsement. I re did the endorsement form and sent it to you. I hope this time it works. 

Mis queridos

Dear Family,

This week went by so fast because there was so much to do. Elder Parke and I had to go to a training by Pres Lovell and then give two trainings to our zone. Which ment we had to travel a lot. Even though at some points we got really tired, we just kept going. One of my companions always said that there is nothing better than some good old fashion work! Its so true jaja. Here is a cool story for yall:

Elder Parke and I are seeing so many miracles it is incredible! Elder Parke and I saw a miracle with our investigador Miguel. We had planned on teaching him the word of wisdom for about a week but everytime we went over something got in the way. It was as if the adversary didnt want us to teach that lesson. Saturday we had an apointment with him but he wasnt there. We called but he didnt answer. So we went on our way teaching others and looking for more people. At the closing of the day we decided to pass by one more time. But on our way over we felt it would help if we offered a prayer. So we stopped on the corner of the street and Elder Parke offered a prayer asking Heavenly Father to give us the chance to teach Miguel the word of wisdom and that if He would give us this opportunity we would take advantage of every moment of the lesson. As we arrived at the house, we saw that Miguel was home. We taught him the word of wisdom and he accepted it without hesitation. He said that he knew he was loosing blessings for not living the word of wisdom. It was a miracle!

I love the mission. I love the mission with all my heart. I love that in the past few years Heavenly Father has changed my life forever. There is nothing greater than the mission. Before leaving on the mission Uncle Beau told me, ¨there is not a day that goes by that something I see remind me of the mission¨. I can understand why. These are the greatest 2 years that anyone could ever receive. I love going out every morning talking with people about the gospel. I love this message so much. I love it because I know its true. I keep knocking doors even when Im tired because I know this message is true. I keep on walking when my body says no because I know this church is true. I will keep going and going here in the mission until my time is up because I know this gospel is true. Sometimes we need to ask ourselves,  ¨If I know this gospel to be true, what am I willing to do?¨ The Spirit will guide us as we try to answer that.

I love you all so much. I testify that Jesus Christ lives and that His church has been restored. The Book of Mormon is a true book that with draw a man closer to God more than any other book on the face of the Earth. Joseph Smith is a prophet of God and he was called to restore the church of Jesus Christ.

I hope you all have a great week! :)

Love 

Elder Nobmann Riddle

Weekly Letter - 09 Feb 2015

Dear Presidente,
This week flew right on by! That always happens when we have consejo and capacitaiones. Things in the zone are going great. The Hnas Miller and Bailey had a baptism last week. The baptism isnt a convert baptism because the girl is 8 years old but they have been working with that less active family for quite some time. It was a big blessing for them. Not only that but Elder Stoddard was asked to efectuar the baptism. It was his first baptism and he was so excited! Elder Parke and I were excited for him. Our area here in Plaza is doing great. Elder Parke and I saw a miracle with our investigador Miguel. We had planned on teaching him the word of wisdom for about a week but everytime we went over something got in the way. It was as if the adversary didnt want us to teach that lesson. Saturday we had a cita with him but he wasnt there. We called but didnt answer. So we went on our way teaching others and looking for more people. At the closing of the night we decided to pass by one more time. But on our way over we felt it would help if we offered a prayer. So we stopped en la esquina and Elder Parke offered a prayer asking Heavenly Father to give us the chance to teach Miguel the word of wisdom and that if He would give us this opportunity we would aprovechar every moment of the lesson. As we showed up at the house, we saw that Miguel was home. We taught him the word of wisdom and he acepted it without hesitation. He said that he knew he was loosing blessings for no cumplirla. It was a miracle. Elder Parke and I are doing great. Just want you to know that he didnt do anything wrong en cuanto a la flia that came here from NQ. He handled the situation like a stud and told them that we are representatives of Jesus Christ and that they cannot come and visit him. He ́s a great Elder! As for me, Im doing good. Ive been thinking a lot about how we can help the zone have exito and what Ive decided is that I need to pray more. Heavenly Father has the answers to my questions. All will be well in Sion. The work of the Lord no puede ser frustrado sino the work of man. I really love being a missionary. It has changed me. I want to share the gospel forever and Im thankful that I can. Thank you for eveything. Have a great week! 

Obedience

Dear Familia,

First off, I want to throw a shout to one of the best looking men there is. Justin TWO CHAINS Agee. Happy late birthday. I hope that you past it well. Te quiero jaja

Everything is going great here in the mission. Elder Parke and I are having a lot of fun and seeing a ton of miracles. One of our investigadores, Miguel, got us so pumped on sunday. We called him about 5 times to see if he was going to come to church 

 but he never answered...his phone was shut off. But, right before the rsacrament meeting he walks through the door. Elder Parke and I got pumped! It was a miracle! When he got there he told us that he had to come because it is where he belongs. He is a great man that really wants to change his life and the life of his family.

I have been thinking about the frase ¨Choose the right¨ lately ( Haz lo justo). Sometimes it is really easy to forget what this implies. It is an invitation to be obedient the commandments of our Father in Heaven. The first and most important commandment is to love God with all our heart, might, and mind. That is the first and most importand comandment because if we truely love our Father in Heaven we will keep his commandments. I want to share my testimony that as we obey with exactness and love we will be blessed in so many ways. We will see the windows of Heaven open and the blessings will pour down. Heavenly Father loves all of us, but He confides in those that are obedient.

I love all so much. Im loving every day that I have a missionary. Its the 4th quarter....LEAVE IT ALL ON THE FIELD!!!! The is the work of the Lord. There are miracles. I know that Jesus Christ lives and suffered for my sins.

Con amor

Elder Nobmann Riddle#22

Weekly Letter - 02 Feb 2015

Dear Presidente Lovell,
Things here in the gran zona Plaza Huincul are going great. Hna Silva and Llamo had a baptism and Elder Gomez and Rothey. We are starting week 4 in the zone and I can note a difference. I dont know how to explain it but things are going good here. Last week we had a reunion with the Hnas lideres and the Elder Ashwoth and Staddord to make plans to help the zone. In the area of Elder Parke and I milagros are coming down like a waterfall! We had one investigador, Miguel, that showed up at church with out us having to pass by his house ni nada. His cell was shut off so we couldnt even call him. We told him after how happy we were to see him show up because we werent sure if he was going to come. He said that he had to come because this is where he belongs. SO AWESOME! Elder Parke and I are doing great! I dont think he will ever know how much he is helping me. I love his animo and his desire to do what is right. He is a great example of loving others. Are lessions are so darn fun. We are teaching without fear and with love. Oh how great is the mision!! As for me, Im doing great! I signed the paper I received about finishing to the end. I commit myself to give everything I have and work until Im released  I commit to end the mission with the mira puesta únicamente en la gloria de Dios. The Lord has taught me so much these past couple years in the mision and this is still a lot to be done. Im excited to be here and I love these changes in the mission. Big things are happening. Im pumped! Hurrah, Hurrah, Hurrah por Israel!!!! Thank you for everything  Have a great week. 

Thank you for your letter and for your great faith and confidence in the Lord. This comes from having put it to the test and then listening to what he has to say and watching how he blesses you. I am so greatful for you. Your faith brings tears of gratitude to my eyes. May the Lord continue to watch over you and keep you safe.

President Lovell