El Clarn de El Faro

17 de Julio de 2016

Message From Presidente Dayton

How Do I Know She is Ready to Be Baptized?

I have often thought that it is a marvelous thing that our Heavenly Father has
chosen 18, 19, and 20 year olds to do the most important thing on the face of the
earth--preach the everlasting gospel of Christ unto the nations of the earth. Equally
impressive is that He trusts that same age group and demographic to decide who is
and who isn't worth to be baptized. When I was set apart by President Dieter F
Uchtdorf, I was given the keys to decide who is worthy to be baptized in the Spain
Barcelona Mission. I, in turn, delegated those same keys to those chosen to be District
Leaders and Zone Leaders at the time I called them to serve in this capacity.
However, the District Leaders and Zone Leaders don't have any idea which of our
Father's spirit children in your individual areas are ready to be baptized until you as
companionships let them know. In other words we all play a major role in making that
incredibly important decision--who is ready to be baptized a member of the church
of Christ? Let's review those criteria.
We read in D&C 20:37 the requirements for a candidate for baptism: "All those who
humble themselves before God, and desire to be baptized, and come forth with
broken hearts and contrite spirits, and witness before the church that they have truly
repented of all their sins, and are willing to take upon them the name of Jesus Christ,
having a determination to serve him to the end and truly manifest by their works that
they have received of the Spirit of Christ unto the remission of their sins, shall be
received by baptism into his church." Thus, those who 1) humble themselves before
the Lord, 2), desire to be baptized, 3) come forth with broken hearts and contrite
spirits, 4) repent of all their sins, 5) are willing to take upon themselves Christ's name, 6)
have a desire to serve Christ until the end, and (7 manifest by their works that they
have received the Spirit of Christ unto a remission of their sins are ready to be
baptized. To these, modern day prophets have added: 8) develop faith in Christ, 9)
live the principles of moral worthiness, 10) live the Word of Wisdom, 11) commit to
paying a full tithing, 12) receive all 5 missionary lessons, 13) meet the bishop/branch
president, and 14) attend at least 2 sacrament meetings.

Those investigators who meet the above criteria are worthy to be baptized. If any of
the above are not present, the individual is NOT ready to be baptized. We are certainly
not interested in offering baptism to someone who has not received a witness from the
Holy Ghost that the Church is true. We are NOT interested in baptisms for the sake of
baptizing. We want true converts--those who have had a mighty change of heart. They
will stay active and build Zion. On the other hands, our investigators don't have to have
a perfect knowledge of the gospel to make this sacred covenant. If the Spirit has
touched their hearts and they are complying with the above 14 criteria--they qualify for
baptism. Thus, every companionship has to make the decision where their investigator is
in this process of obtaining a testimony of the living Christ. All companionships, District
Leaders, and Zone Leaders would do well to review these criteria as they offer their
candidate for baptism. Finally, the Holy Ghost should confirm for all of us if and when
the candidate is ready for baptism. May we prayerfully and carefully prepare, teach
and interview these choice children of our Heavenly Father for this transformation step
in their lives that they may truly be worthy when the time comes for their baptism is my
prayer.
Con gran fe y confianza en el juico de El Faro misioneros,
Presidente Merril T Dayton

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17 de Julio de 2016

Message From Hermana Dayton

Resourcefulness vs. Wastefulness

Resourcefulness is finding practical uses for that which others would overlook or
discard. A resource is an asset that is available for anticipated needs. The biblical
concept of resourcefulness is "to gather". Noah was asked to build an ark and to
gather animals by two for the voyage. Noah and his family demonstrated
resourcefulness by also gathering food to survive the journey. Another example in
the scriptures of resourcefulness is when Pharaoh was instructed in a dream that
there would be a famine. There would be seven years of plenty and seven years
of famine. Those who believed saved in the seven years of plenty so they would
survive the seven years of famine.
The Savior taught us a parable that has application to resourcefulness. A man
was traveling to a far country and he called his servants and gave them goods.
To one he gave five talents, to another two and to another one. The one who
received the five and two talents went and doubled their value The servant who
received the one talent, "digged in the earth and hid his Lord's money". When the
man returned and inquired he exclaimed to the two men who doubled their
talents, "Well done thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a
few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter in to the joy of the
Lord." The man who buried his talent said, "I was afraid and went and hid thy
talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast is thine". The man replied, "Thou wicked and
slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I
strawed" Matthew 25:15-17.
The goal of increasing our assets must not be to heap up treasures on earth for
ourselves but to increase the ability to give to others. For many years I worked as a
fund raiser for schools and political candidates. I often heard from the wealthy

people I worked with remarks like this, "the more I make gives me the opportunity
to pay more in tithing, fast offering and to give to people in need". I found these
people to have radiant countenances and happy spirits. Others I worked with
were concerned about keeping their money to buy bigger homes, better cars,
more items, etc. I can honestly tell you that those were some of the most
unhappy people I knew. I am convinced that when we are generous with what
the Lord has given us, we find true happiness.
The ultimate example in resourcefulness is the great value our Heavenly Father
sees in each person. He expects us to "seek and to save" that which is lost. As
missionaries we are about seeking and finding His lost sheep. We must do all we
can to protect our most valuable resource--TIME, to make use of every minute of
the day in focused effort on FINDING and TEACHING His children.
We can apply resourcefulness in missionary work by:
--Reusing what we have until it is no longer useful
--Calling Elder Morejon or the dueo to repair what is broken in our pisos before
items become irreparable
--Giving away items we no longer can use--clothes, books, household items, etc.
--Recycling
--using our monthly stipend wisely and spending evenly throughout the month.
--Finding creative ways to use leftovers in the refrigerator
--Using our time wisely during personal, companionship, language study,
proselyting, etc.
Everything we have is given to us by the Lord and we are His stewards. We please
our Heavenly Father by using the resources wisely. We will continue to pray for you
daily as you wisely use the resources you have in building the kingdom in the
Spain Barcelona mission. We love you!
Hermana Dayton

Christlike Attributes- Faith, Charity, Love, Virtue, Hope, and Humility, Knowledge & Wisdom,
Patience, Diligence, Creativity, Enthusiasm, Generosity, Forgiveness, Dependability, Availability,
Orderliness, Gratitude, Endurance, Persuasiveness, Compassion, Alertness, Character, Decisiveness,
Determination, Truthfulness, Benevolence, Honor, Sincerity, Punctuality, Joyfulness, Gentleness, Self
Control, Initiative, Cautiousness, Loyalty, Meekness, Sensitivity, Obedience, Discernment, Boldness,
Discretion, Responsibility, Attentiveness, Hospitality, Thoroughness, Deference, Justice,
Contentment, Tolerance, Resourcefulness

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de abril de 2014
17 de Julio de 132016

A Message from the Office

PHASE TWO HAS COME!!!

Dear missionaries of El Faro,
This week we will begin the exciting process of implementing Phase 2 throughout the entire mission!
We are very excited for this new application and the changes that will come with it. To make sure that
we have a smooth transition there are a few steps that each companionship will have to perform, some
of them this morning during your regular study time.
1) Watch any of the AreaBook videos found on Missionary Portal that you have not yet seen.
2) Download the AreaBook application unto your iPad.
3) Enter your username and password, and create a password
for the app.
4) Go to the Goals tab on the bottom of the screen, and enter
your weekly goals for this week.

Make sure that you do not enter the

same information/ investigator into the
Area Book Planner as your
companion. After synching, you
would have the same person twice!

5) Go to the Menu tab and select Sync Members.

6) Start the long process of entering all of the investigators (and less-active members not in the
membership list) that you are currently teaching, including all previous visits, commitments, etc.
7) Enter all plans that have been made for today through the rest of the week into the calendar.
8) In every nightly planning update the AreaBook Planner app with the any visits, lessons and new
investigators of that day. Also make plans to contact new referrals that appear on the app.
9) In District meeting on Tuesday use 10-15 minutes to discuss the application, experiences, and
problems that you might be having.
10) Throughout the week make the transition to using the application with all of its features 100%. It
might be advisable to continue using your daily planner along with the application.
11) On Sunday night between 9-10 PM go to the church to enter in the numbers of that day, and
sync with your companion. This is the new way of sending your numbers into the office of the
mission. You will still need to send your numbers to your district leader by 8:45 PM, and these
numbers will need to be the same as the numbers in the AreaBook Planner application.
*Remember that to count as a lesson, each teaching activity must be entered into the application with a
principle taught and a commitment extended, or it will not be counted as a lesson. Also, new
investigators must have an appointment set in the calendar or they will counted as a future investigator.

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17 de Julio de 2016

Bautismos/Confirmaciones/Misioneros

Norma Cisneros Ramn

Barcelona 1B

lderes Burton y Thompson

Pablo Miguel Alvarez Torres

Barri Gtic

lderes Anderson y Knadler

Elthon Williams Rodriguez Otiniano

Hospitalet 2A

lderes Pemberton y Wadsworth

Iker Illodo Calleja

Vitoria A

lderes Ipsen y Merrill

Luis Alberto Delgado Jama

Hospitalet 1B

Hermanas Ingram y Howell

Eran contados y se
inscriban sus nombres

Bautismos/
Confirmaciones esta semana

Bautismos/
Confirmaciones este mes

30

Bautismos/
Confirmaciones hasta la fecha este
ao

225

24
abr

1
may

8
may

15
may

22
may

29
may

5
jun

12
jun

19
jun

26
jun

3
jul

10
jul

17
jul

Bautismos

12

16

12

11

13

13

Confirmaciones

11

16

13

11

13

12

Fechas bautismales

105

120

123

155

142

100

106

126

114

107

94

100

92

Inv reunion sacramental

218

175

165

193

192

177

144

197

220

184

184

210

184

Lecciones con un
miembro

808

695

676

859

829

652

667

734

739

736

755

669

627

Lecciones con un m. p.

44%

39%

39%

49%

44%

44%

37%

39%

41%

40%

42%

41%

35%

Nuevos Investigadores

589

669

642

741

679

477

649

752

673

716

680

546

698

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And the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith.
Doctrine & Covenants 42:14

Compaerismos que lograron

las pautas de excelencia:
CINCO:

Oremos por estos investigadores con

fechas bautismales para esta semana:

CUATRO: Hermanas Iregui y Robinson

Hermanas Stanley y Spencer
lderes Robles y Oriana
lderes Pemberton y Wadsworth
lderes Gonzalez y Diaz

Bossi
Hessel
Gloria
Marian
Vasili, Florentina
Julia, Jessica
Rafael, Fredrico
William
Heidi
Michael
Mercedes, Mariana

The Zone
Hospitalet is in the Zone!
-With an average of 13.6 news per
companionship this past week!

Barcelona 1B
Barcelona 3B
Sabadell 2A
Manresa
Badalona 1A
Bilbao A
Las Arenas
Hospitalet 2A
Tortosa
Vitoria A
Ibiza

El Clarn de El Faro

de abril de 2014
17 de Julio de 132016

The Miracle of Baptism

Friday rolled around and we
were all ready.... We were
calling Mara to tell her we
mission. Well after meeting
would be there in 30 minutes
Gretzel we realized she is one
to get her and she said,
of the most prepared people
"Don't come. I can't do it.
to receive the gospel. She
You aren't going to change
fasted about her decision to
my mind." So naturally, we
be baptized. We taught her
ran 20 minutes in our skirts
the plan of salvation and the
with makeup all done in the
commandments. She was
95 degree heat....She told us
soooo
receptive
of
not to come in and not to talk
everything. I know that she
to her. We were.....standing
was prepared by the Lord to
there awkwardly for 10
This last week well was
receive this Gospel. Her
minutes at the door while she
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! We
baptism
went
absolutely
said she would not be going
had a baptism this week! It
perfect! And I am so excited
to the church. Finally she
went perfectly!! AH I CANT
to have her as a member of
brought out plant gifts she
EXPRESS HOW HAPPY I AM
Gods church.
made
for
the
people
RIGHT NOW!!.....we met Rosita
speaking at her baptism and
at
church,
the
week
We where able to baptize
said, bring them and tell
that literally we had no
our friend Millicent. It was
them I'm sorry." And we were
one. Everyone canceled on
a good service, made less
like, "okay do you have a
us,.......I was praying for A
only by the fact that the
towel?" And a few minutes
Miracle. And then Rosita
majority of the ward went on
she comes out down the
walked through the doors of
a temple trip the day before
hallway with a backpack and
Heaven-- the church front
......and the lack of a pianist. I
said, "it's already packed."
door. We met with her that
got to give the confirmation
And I'm like, "okay and
next week and committed her
blessing, it was a powerful
a clean underclothes and
to baptism and .......she was
experience. I very much
stuff." And she said, "duh I
terrified but excited. She then
enjoyed it, I also gave a
know it's in the bag too."
saw the picture of Moroni in
blessing and said what I was
And then we just walked to
the Book of Mormon we gave
supposed to say. We made
the church. We were both
her, and .......she read his entire
for her a baptism book one
pretty
confused,
super
book. After that we meet with
night after daily planning. She
sweaty,
and
extremely
her every week. Last week we
liked it a lot.
relieved. The baptism was
weren't sure she was going to
perfect and beautiful.
Well president our miracle
make her date for baptism.
yet again this week was
Then we decided to talk about Well if baptism isn't miracle
baptism!! The baptism of
enough! We received a call
the calendar we gave her with
Hermana Patricia. We were
on Tuesday morning from the
her date written down for it.
able to see on Saturday such
elders
in
hospitalet.
They
told
And when she brought it out
a blessing but I'm not going
us
that
they
had
a
reference
we told her, "Well, you know
to lie--it was very scary. She
for us! So of course we were
the 9th is this Saturday." She
showed up about 30 minutes
super excited. But then they
said, "Well that time just
late to the baptism and we
told us that she was ready for
flew." But she felt like she was
didn't know what was going
baptism
this
Saturday.
ready and she got baptized!
on, very nerve wracking. But
Hermana _____and I could
We were focused on making
she went down into the
hardly even believe it! This
Mara's baptism amazing
waters of baptism ....and then
was her very last week in the

Elaine got baptized this week

and it was great; her friends
showed up and the spirit was so
strong. It was weird to do it on a
Tuesday but it was still great.
Then on Sunday when she was
confirmed she told Elder _______
that she had felt the spirit
stronger than ever and it's was
amazing. I have really seen her
change over my time in _______
and I'm sad to leave but I know
that she is going to do fine.

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de abril de 2014
17 de Julio de 132016

The Miracle of Baptism

we gave her the gift of the

Holy Ghost on Sunday. She
was smiling from ear to ear
and so very happy to be a
member of the church and to
be able to start a new page
in her life.
The miracle of the week has
once again been taken by
Pedro. He chose to follow the
Savior's path and has made
the sacred covenant of
baptism! He's entered the
gate and he's well on his way
to the end. The week of his
baptism Pedro had a really
hard time with the principle of
tithing. The Wednesday and
Friday before he told us he
didn't want to be baptized
because of these concerns. It
was hard. We taught by the
Spirit and he made the
decision to continue. You
should see him now. Where
there was worry has been
replaced with peace. Where

there was unsurety replaced

by trust. He literally glows, and
it's bright.

So I decided to just do what

was right and continue to
work hard for _______. And
Jennifer got baptized! She
asked me to do it because I
was the only one who taught
the lessons but the lord
blessed me for trying to help
out..... I've been very blessed
by just keeping my head and
my heart in the right always
and being obedient always
pays off.

Juan got baptised!! What

an incredible experience it
was to teach him and help
him to enter into the waters of
baptism.
Juan
was
a
complete miracle. We met
him about a month ago
when he came to church
with his member friend and
from that first moment

everything went perfectly! In

the first lesson he asked us
about baptism and just a few
weeks later he accepted all
we taught as truth and
committed to do and over all
we taught... What a blessing!
Then he was able to take that
step of faith and be baptised
this last weekend. The service
went really well and we had
great support from the
branch;
pretty
much
everyone was there. After he
came up after his baptism he
was crying and we asked him
if he was okay and he just
said that he was so grateful
for all the the members had
done for him and their
support and love.

hacemos todo lo que podemos a fin de que la obra avance;

pero sta es la obra del Seor, l la dirige y l est al mando. Nos
maravillamos al verlo abrir puertas que nosotros no podemos
abrir y efectuar milagros que apenas podemos imaginar
lder Neil A. Andersen

Calendar Reminders
18 July Bilbao
21 July Hospitalet
26 July Valencia

Interviews
19 July Vitoria
22 July Barcelona
27 July Bar/Bad
29 July Palma

20 July Lleida
25 July Valencia
28 July Badalona

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17 de Julio de 2016

Mission News

El Faro Welcomes 12 Incredible Missionaries

Hermana Bateman

Hermana Brudnicki

Idaho Falls, ID

Warner Robins, GA

Hermana Burkinshaw

lder Domingues

Gilbert, AZ

Paran, Brazil

Hermana Errigo

Hermana Gonzalez

Long Grove, IL

Pleasant Grove, UT

Hermana Kletzli

Hermana Latu

Fruit Heights, UT

Provo, UT

Hermana McChesney

Hermana McConkie

Cumming, GA

Vernal, UT

Hermana Nelson

Hermana Robinson

Cottonwood Heights, UT

West Linn, OR

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de abril de 2014
12 de Junio de 132016

Mission News Cont.

Baptisms in the Mission

Castelln

Burgos

Ibiza

Marratx

Gerona

Ibiza

Manacor

San Sebastin

San Sebastin

Barcelona 2

Barcelona 2

Hospitalet 1

Lleda

Ganda