10th Week Guapiles, Limon - Pococi Ward

Familia ~

I love you and will see you in two days on Skype!  (To Mom) Can't wait to see you too! It will be the third time and only one more to go! I hope you enjoy these next few days and can enjoy the time with the family!

The skittles were great! Thank you so much! 

Elder Moss

Here are some pictures from this week!

Santa at church! 

We saw them gutting this pig so we had to take a picture with them!

Cutting a pipa with a machete - the head, feet, and everything else!

We are teaching this great family with 9 kids.

Elder (Hermana) Toledo!

9th Week Guapiles, Limon - Pococi Ward

Family ~

The week started out great being able to go to a meeting with President Hayes! I always learn so much from him and I feel bad for those who aren't here from the mission that don't get a chance to learn from him. He has so much knowledge of the scriptures from years and years of teaching religious classes in the University. He taught us about a story in the Book of Mormon and how Satan is searching to attack our weak part so that he can conquer us and that we need to strengthen all of our areas against Satan so that he doesn't enter to destroy us.

Wednesday we went to an Elderly home to be able to spend some time with them and serve them lunch and sing carols to them. It was amazing to take the time out to be able to do something like that! I loved it so much and loved seeing the other missionaries find joy in helping others.

Us at the ward christmas party and a couple we are teaching. They are great! They have taught me that I really am privileged to be here in Costa Rica. They are the best! 

Then Saturday we had the ward Christmas party. We started making tamales in the morning and it was really fun and exciting! It was great to learn a little more about the Latin Culture and find a love even more for the people here in Costa Rica!

Mom the other day we made tamales in church! We made about 250 so I had time to practice for when I get home! I wasn't able to take the picture of all of them lined up because my camera died but they turned out great! 

The Mission Christmas party is Monday and that will be fun! We will be using the camel for it!  We also used the camel this last week for a service project in an elderly home!!

Our little friend!

I love you all and hope you have a great week! And remember why our Savior was born and be able to serve one another!

LOVE YOU 

Elder Moss

Here is a letter Coleen received in the mail...............

8th Week Guapiles, Limon - Pococi Ward

Familia ~

This week we had changes and about half of the zone had changes with a lot of new faces! Wednesday we went to San Jose to go help the sisters carry their stuff to the buses and to their areas. Well my companion and I got stuck with about 4 suitcases, 3 backpacks, 2 purses, 2 umbrellas, and a big package. It was super hard carrying everything especially in San Jose! But we were able to do it! I can only imagine what everyone was thinking watching these two young guys carrying around all of that stuff in San Jose struggling! 

I made no bake cookies! reminds me of Jordyn

It's been great here in Pococi! With the rain still going strong I am loving it! (Keeps the dirt wet so that the wind doesn't blow it up in your face).

The Christmas tree with all the gifts! Thanks mom and dad!!

Other than that the week has been normal! Seeing miracles every day as we go and  teach God's children the restored Gospel. 

I love this Gospel, Love what it's done for my life and family, love Christ and His infinite atonement, and love life!

I hope you all have an awesome week!

LOVE Elder Moss

7th Week Guapiles, Limon - Pococi Ward

Familia ~

Changes week! A very crazy week running around with baptisms and service activities.

This last Saturday we had a service activity in the ward having a lunch with the Elderly. It reminded me a lot of High School and the service projects that I've participated with before. It was nice to take the time out and have a little fun! After the service activity we had to wait for a bus to go to Guacimo. The bus didn't pass by for about an hour so we decided to walk to the highway to take another. When we got there the bus that we need to take drove by and stopped at the bus stop. We started running towards it but took off without us! So we had to wait there for another 45 minutes! But luckily the ice cream man passed by so we were able to enjoy the wait! 

Service Activity w/Elder Toledo

Waiting at Bus Stop - See Ice Cream Man

We had a baptism this last week which was great! He is a great young man and will be a great member or the Church of Jesus Christ! 

Lots of changes in the zone! Practically half of the zone will be changed this week so it was good to take a picture with them and work with all of them here in Atlantica! 

Zona Atlantica

We went to eat Thanksgiving lunch! It was great to have some time to sit down and eat out! It was an awesome week for sure!!

I LOVE YOU ALL!! 

Elder Moss

Zone P-Day

The shirts we made as a zone!

6th Week Guapiles, Limon - Pococi Ward

Family ~

The zone is doing great! We've been running around to help out everyone with their baptisms and have done a lot of divisiones lately!

I love the way that President Hayes is teaching us. He worries more about our own testimonies and growing them to return strong from the mission. I'm not the type to cut heads but when something is bad it has to be fixed. And I feel the deepest love for other missionaries although they do stupid stuff sometimes I'll always keep loving them haha

I am glad you all enjoyed the concert! Dad and Jacob both told me that it was good and taught a lot about Christ!

I haven't been able to go to the office. I should be heading there the first week of December for a meeting so I will get the packages then. I haven't asked the office if it's there but I am sure it is! 

Happy Thanksgiving and I will have to send Jordyn an email wishing her a happy birthday.  If I am not mistaken she will be 25 this year! SOOOOOOO OLD

I love you soooo much and hope you have a great week! I can't wait to be able to Skype you all in a month!

I love you all and I hope that you have a great Thanksgiving week! I am great just ran out of time today! 

LOVE,

Elder Moss

5th Week Guapiles, Limon - Pococi Ward

Family ~

One of the hardest things to do is see oneself as they are. To look on the outside and see where I can improve and where I develop myself to become the man God needs me to be. This last week I learned a lesson that I should look in the reflections in the mirror and change myself to be more like Jesus Christ. He loves us and has shown us the way to Eternal Life. Even when we fall and make errors He still is there for us. 

I can't express how humble I am to know that Christ atoned for my sins. I saw this video the other day and it helped me understand more on how I should see the other side of the story and how I can make the better choice in the difficult life decisions. 

Reflections

When we think of others and serve them with the love of Christ it will change our lives. It has changed mine and I hope that it keeps changing it. 

Although I know that I am no where near perfect or where I need to be. I am happy for this opportunity to learn and know that we all can return to live in the presence of our Heavenly Father with our family through the atonement of Jesus Christ and our works. 

I love you all!!!!

Elder Moss

4th Week Guapiles, Limon - Pococi Ward

Family ~

A busy week with meetings in San Jose and divisiones but it was great for sure! I learned so much from President Hayes about how we need to have the Spirit to teach the Restored Gospel. I love being able to listen to him explain the scriptures and teach us how we can take the next step to strengthen my testimony. These last few weeks I have been concentrating myself in the Book of Mormon and I have seen it in a different light! My heart becomes full every time I read it and learn so much from it! 

Testimony of the Book of Mormon

This book has changed my life and I know with all of my heart that it is true! 

My testimony has strengthened so much from this book and want to share it with everyone! I invite everyone to read it and pray to know if it is true! Because I know that if you do it with a sincere heart you will receive an answer just like I did!

I love you all!

Elder Moss

3rd Week Guapiles, Limon - Pococi Ward

NO FAMILY EMAIL THIS WEEK SO BITS AND PIECES FROM PERSONAL EMAILS

I taught my companion how to carve a pumpkin but it was a watermelon. It didn't last long but he sure enjoyed it and loved it! I will send pictures!

We went to go cut his hair. He is a member in our ward who can't walk too much. When we returned to cut his hair he had already cut it so we helped trim up other parts that the barber shop didn't get. He loved it and his wife says he is even more handsome!

We went on a hike to a little hill/ mountain today.

Zone conference this week with President Hayes and the doctor of the area.

Remember that it is after the trial of your Faith that God answers us.  It's in his time and after you show your Faith in Him. I know we will have an answer just keep growing and practicing your Faith and Heavenly Father will answer you!

 6 And now, I, Moroni, would speak somewhat concerning these things; I would show unto the world that faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.

2nd Week Guapiles, Limon - Pococi Ward

Family ~

Another rainy week has gone by so quickly! I can't believe how quickly goes by the time! This week I went to Guacimo to do some interviews for baptisms. It is beautiful there and the bus ride was super hot! When it rains here the windows are shut in the bus so it is humid and sticky and everyone cramped in a bus ride! It feels like a sauna! Which is great that they have free saunas here!!

It is hard to see because it's camouflage but there is an iguana in the grass.

It has been rainy these last few days. When it rains it comes down very hard and floods a lot! There are a few pictures of bridges being flooded over with water because it has rained so much! The rain is great because it makes everything green and pretty and it cools down a little bit!

the bridge that was flooded

The work is going great here and I am excited to see what the Lord has in store for me here in Guapiles!

Elder Toledo and I with a pipa (coconut) and a river by the house of a member. We have seen sloths, iguanas, a giant rat or possum thing that I don't know what was! Haven't seen any monkeys yet!

I have learned so much from my companion! He is a great example of service and the love for others! He has taught me how to really love one another like Jesus loves us!

I LOVE YOU ALL

Elder Moss

1st Week Guapiles, Limon - Pococi Ward

Family ~

Changes this week. I am in Guapiles in the Pococi ward!  It is about 1.5 hours away from San Jose. It is super beautiful here and I love it! I am with Elder Toledo from El Salvador.  He started with me in Guanacaste.  My area is super green and it rains alot but that is fine! 

I got changed to Zona Atlantica. There are 22 missionaries in my zone.  So yes to answer your question I was called as Zone Leader with Elder Toledo.  Pray for me!!

Elder Toledo

I don't have time, I've got to go do a few errands! Love you all and hope you have a great week! Sorry I've gotten bad at writing I will take more time out next week to share some spiritual experiences.

Love you

Elder Moss

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