Some crazy things went down here in Toto. We started having a "deportivo" night for the ward on Tuesdays, so we played basketball against some members which was fun. This week we have more than 15 people confirmed to pop out and hoop. I guess word got around that me and my comp are pretty good? And now everyone wants to try and beat us...
Wednesday we taught another lesson to Viviana, the Hermana that said she would be baptized. Turns out she IS married! But her problem is that she sells crops in the market on Sundays. So, if we can get her to church then she could be baptized soon!
Thursday and Friday we were so busy visiting members and recent converts. Lots of rain as well which means it's going to start raining here every day soon.
Saturday was wild. Me and my comp got up at 6am to go running with a member on the track nearby. Ran for a while and then had another sports activity with combined wards at 10am in the church. So 6 hours of exercise before eating anything. Then our lunch cancelled so we went to a café by Central Park. And as we we're eating, a huge group of people started gathering by the road to see something. So, me and my comp looked and there were two guys with almost no clothes, tied together, being whipped and hit by another guy behind them, while walking down this road. There was a big group of people as well walking behind them, including like 10 policemen (more to make sure the 2 guys weren't killed by the people). I guess here in Toto, the laws are that if you break the law, that's how you get punished before getting thrown in jail. Publicly humiliated and beat. Years before it used to be being burned alive at the stake. So, this isn't too bad... But it was a crazy scene and sad. The two guys had stolen over 30 smart phones...
Sunday was a lot better. We put a baptismal date! An investigator named Susy came to church, and after the 2nd hour, we taught her lesson three and put her on date for baptism. Only thing is, is that the date is scheduled for four days after this transfer ends. So hopefully I'm still here to be there for it. But either way, super excited for the Hermana and her decision! It will be great.
Staying busy and working like crazy. Missing you all!
- Elder Copeland
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