3rd Week - Coronado, Coronado Ward

No family email this week - just pictures.

Elder Luna and I writing right now

The area is mountains with a bunch of cows

I have the jacket on to keep warm.

Sunset

It's starting to rain alot here! I had to buy another pair of shoes because the only pair that I have left have to many holes and got soaking wet.

Elder Morales and I waiting for lunch yesterday

2nd Week - Coronado, Coronado Ward

Family ~

This week we had the chance to go visit a member who lives a little more up the mountains. He lives on a dairy farm and has lived there for quite awhile. It was awesome to go sit and teach a small lesson on his patio overlooking San Jose! It was quite a joy. They have pictures with Elder Packer, Elder Nielson, and President Faust at their house. They also have a paper that is 11 meters long with their family tree! It was so great to sit down and talk with them and get to know the story of the church here in Costa Rica. The sister works with the church history in Toyopan and has a lot of books in her house.

Walking to a place called "Las Nubes" to a milk ranch where a member lives

At their house Elder Packer dedicated Costa Rica to preach the Gospel. I have a picture that I sent where he did it! It was great to read the prayer when I got here to Costa Rica and wonder where is Coronado and then be able to finish my mission getting to visit the place where the prayer was given. Knowing that all the blessings that were said in that prayer have been fulfilled.

Overlooking San Jose where Elder Packer dedicated Costa Rica to preach the Restored Gospel

It's been a little hard lately in the work! I have never had so many people reject me but that is okay! I just keep on working with a smile on my face! I am loving it here in Coronado even though it's hard getting the missionary work going but the ward is great!

Elder Roland Morales and Moss overlooking into San Jose

I had the opportunity to eat cow stomach soup this past week. It didn't do any damage which is great but I was able to eat it all! I didn't love it but I didn't hate it! So mom and dad when you come out here you will have to try it!

I love you all and I hope you have a great week and can all find joy in the simple things in life! 

Love, Elder Moss

1st Week - Coronado, Coronado Ward

Family ~

My new area is great! It is a ward with an assistance of about 65 people or so but the members are really great! Almost all of them are returned missionaries. But I am getting to know the area a little more! Lots of hills to climb up. My district there are only 1 gringo. He is new his name is Elder Draper. Very quite and doesn't understand anything of Spanish yet. The rest are Latins. My zone leaders are Elder Luna who was with me in San Miguel and Elder Espinoza who will finish right now. My companion is great. He is the only member of his family besides his little brother. He got baptized about 3 years ago and has 3 months in the mission. I will also need to train him more.

 This picture was taken at the church overlooking San Jose

And in the picture it was a mixture of mist and volcano ash

Elder Roldan Morales y Moss

A very tiring hard week! Monday I didn't get into the house after changes until about 7 or so. We left and went to a Family Home Evening then came back. Tuesday we went to the few appointments but they ended up falling so we walked searching for a long time. Wednesday the same with the District meeting. Thursday we had an interview so we almost weren't able to work. Friday we had an activity in the ward so we had to help get it all ready then Saturday we worked normal.

It's been one hard week for missionary work. We weren't able to teach as much as I would like but I love this new ward! The members are great and I am excited to start working with them!

I have come to a conclusion that we will never rest from trials in our lives. When we overcome one another one even harder will come. But I am glad for every trial that I have experienced in my life and especially in my mission. Because through each one I have become a better person and have grown so much! In the mission I have thought that I just need to finish the two years and I won't have any more trials. But I have noticed that the trials just get harder and harder but through these trials we can perfect us in Christ.

I am grateful for this new opportunity to learn and grow and to show my love to my Heavenly Father by serving Him and His children. I hope all of you can find the Hope and Faith in Christ during the trial that you are facing in your life right now.

Love you all!
Elder Moss

Last Week Guapiles, Limon - Pococi Ward

Family ~

Well for those of you who don't know I have changes. I will be heading to Coronado. An area in San Jose. I will be leaving Guapiles where I am so happy to be able to serve. I've met great families and have grown so much here! It's hard to say goodbye to them but I can't wait to go see them again in 3 months with my parents! 

My last zone conference in Guapiles

A very busy week with zone conference on Tuesday, wedding on Friday, Baptism on Sunday and having to pack my bags to come here Sunday night. I came to love Guapiles a lot and especially the people.

Matrimonio de Emanuel y Denia

I am so very grateful to my Heavenly Father that He has given me this chance to be in Guapiles and work in His vineyard there. I learned many things like enduring to the end, how to work better, how to enjoy my time and be happy, how to help others overcome challenges in their lives, and I have understood just a little bit more on the plan of salvation that God has for us.

Bishop with 2nd counseler

1st couseler with my companion

Bishop and Elder Moss

1st Counselor

Family Vargas

I hope you all have a great week and you can find joy in every moment!

LOVE YOU ALL

Elder Moss

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY MOM!!! THANKS FOR BEING THE GREATEST MOM EVER!!!!

Mothers Day Video

29th Week Guapiles, Limon - Pococi Ward

Family ~

Families can be together forever!

One of the beautiful truths that we received with the restoration of the Gospel is that families can be together forever. That we can be sealed for time and all eternity with our loved ones.

I have come to love this! To know that I will be able to live and be with my family forever! To be able to receive the new and everlasting covenant that God promised to those who obey His laws and make covenants with Him.

I have been able to work with and see families here in Costa Rica take the steps to be able to receive an eternal family. I have seen the blessings of God upon many families as they work together to become an eternal family.

This Sunday in sunday school we talked about the covenant making people of our Heavenly Father. Since the creation of the world God has set standards that we can choose to obey or not if we want. These are called covenants (or promises between man and God). In the end we are more blessed than  anything if we complete these covenants.

A brother during the class gave an example that I loved. He has two sons and he told them that they had to do a few chores before they could go to the movies. One of the sons completed the chores and the other didn't. Both of the sons went to him and asked if they could have money to go to the movies. After seeing that one of the sons didn't do his chores like he was asked he felt sad that only one son could go to the movies. So he made an exception and let both sons go to the movie and receive the reward. However, God doesn't work that way. He has set precepts and doesn't make exceptions. If we complete with our part here on Earth God will bless us. However, if we don't do our part we can't receive that blessing. Even though Heavenly Father loves us, we too must show our love for Him. 

I know that when we make covenants with our Heavenly Father we will be eternally blessed. I am glad to see Jacob and Mikaela as they make these covenants and begin to start their eternal family. I know that they will be rewarded with many blessings and they will show their humbleness towards God by doing so. I know that all of this is true because I have received a spiritual confirmation from God and I can't deny it. 

I love you all and hope you have a great week!!! See you on Skype Sunday Night!!!

Elder Moss

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Families Can Be Together Forever