Elder Penner Spain Madrid Mission: Step Out

I apologize for (once again) forgetting to mention that my P-Day changed this week. It's been a good one ladies and gents. We're in a little bit of a slump as far as lessons go at the moment. We're not teaching as many people as we would like to, and the people we are teaching aren't able to meet with us very often. Basically we need to find some new people. It can be a little frustrating when there's no one out on the streets due to the heat. I chose the song "Step Out" by Jose Gonzalez. I actually first encountered the song on the Secret Life of Walter Mitty soundtrack. It's a little bit of a pump up song for me and calls for change. It goes, "Time to step outside... House on fire, leave it all behind you." We discussed a lot of different ways to find new investigators with the leaders in the ward here. We're doing our best to get the members more involved. They're the key, I know it.

We did meet with one of our friends named Marina after she wasn't able to for a while due to work. The lesson was straight fire. We taught the Restoration and it went ridiculously well. She understood everything. Perhaps better than anyone else I've taught here. She should be coming to church on Sunday. We also managed to meet with Fabricio (The miracle guy that I mentioned last week). We talked with him about why he wasn't baptized and he said really the only reason is because of his job. He has to work out of the area a lot for long periods of time. He's concerned because he wants to be a good example to his children by being a good member, but doesn't feel like he can with being away so often. He's really sincere and says he loves the feeling of being in church on Sundays. He's away in Barcelona for the next couple of weeks, so we'll see him when he gets back. Great guy. He's basically a member already. He's so prepared. We just have to talk to him about getting to church even when he's out of town. That's something that's great about the church. It's the same no matter where you are.

Our zone got to go to the temple today which means I got to see Hermana Penner. It wasn't until after the session was over though since Elder Davis and I got there a little late. We didn't account for the early morning traffic on the bus to Toledo. We also both realized on the way there that we had both lost our recommends. Rookie mistakes, I know, I know. I'm still learning. Anyway it was a great experience and I'm glad to be serving in the Madrid area (even though we're like an hour away from the actual city) so I can attend the temple once a transfer.

That's all boys and girls. Sorry if this email wasn't super exciting, but that's what happens when you have to wake up at 5:00 AM and end up walking around Madrid for half the day. Miss you all. Until next time.

Hasta Luego,

Elder Penner

Calle Fuerteventura 4, 2 Oficina 8-B

28703 San Sebastian de los Reyes
Madrid, España

Pictures:

1. Elder and Hermana Penner at the Spain, Madrid temple (lit)