¡Creer en Milagros, Saber que si existen! La Enseñanza Eficaz

This week was incredible. One of the biggest blessings on my mission in these past seven months has been knowing, accepting and seeing the hand of God in my life, and not just witnessing others miracles, but instead, my own.

This week was full of many miracles, I would love to share a few. One of which began with a young 19yr old man who I mentioned last week, Ramiro! This week we had intercambios with the hermanas in Villaflores, and since they live an hour and 45 minutes away our intercambios last a little longer than usual. (From Wed. morning to Friday afternoon). This meant that Tuesday would be the only day Hermana Juliana and I would actually be together, to be able to teach Ramiro. I am amazed at how receptive he is. Ramiro has never been religious but was invited to come to church on Sunday (about a mth and a half ago), and came, and came, and never stopped coming. For some odd reason, every cita we put with him would fall through, until this past Tuesday. We took advantage and taught him EVERY THING, and when i say everything, i mean everything. He is so smart, he accepted it all really well. Hermana Allende finished teaching him with me this past week, we literally met with him everyday, and he was baptized on Saturday by our wards secretary, Victor who is also a not too distant convert. 

The day before Ramiros baptism I asked him to share his testimony and he did. It was simply sincere. He mentioned that in his life previously if he ever encountered anything difficult, he would just give up, and leave it half way. And the weekend of his 5th church attendance, he was assaulted while leaving the church, they stole his backpack, a tablet, his phone. He mentioned that in that instance he could have thought, "This is a sign, I shouldnt go to the mormon church" but instead it motivated him even more. My favorite thing is that he told us Hermanas, "I want to finish this, and keep going, and going." He truly understands that the gospel is a never ending process of progression. I am so excited to have him as a JAS for our ward.

I also had my very first Zone Conference as a leader. It is incredible because we centered it on "La Enseñanza Eficaz", teaching efficiently. Hna. Juliana and I, along with the ZL prayed, a lot to determine how we could most effectively help the missionaries in our Zone be edified. We concluded with the most simple six steps: 1) Usar las escrituras ENSENAR CON PODER (use the scriptures TEACH WITH POWER) 2) Ensenar con sencillez y claridad (teach with simplicity and clarity) 3) Testificar (testify) 4) Invitar a Actuar (invite others to act) 5) Ejercitar Nuestra Fe (exercise our faith) y 6) Escuchar el Espiritu en todo momento (listen to the spirit in every moment)

And for several of the points we had activities, for example, for point two where you could pick out a flower, a person, a horse, all sorts of things, and them a second drawing, a detailed horse. This showing the importance of focusing on one point, but teaching it simply, and efficiently,

In punto 3 elder Perez sang a solo to "Come thou font" and we watched Missionary work and the atonement by Elder Holland/Eyring, and them had Hna. Grover and Elder Johnson share their testimonies. This was my favorite because the spirit was SO STRONG.

In between point 3 and 4 we took a few minute break in which we began a rumor that there were candies in the kitchen, and would go around (without inviting) asking who brought the candy, when we went back to the room we them asked, who heard about the candy? and who ate the candy?, emphasizing the difference in how much more efficient it is when we invite. 

All in all it was so much fun being able to teach with the Spirit to these missionaries the importance of teaching efficiently. I know I am far from being the best teacher but I have a testimony that when we focus on these six points, the spirit will be in every lesson, and the investigator will have a conection with the spirit "alma a alma". 

Believe in Miracles. One of my favorite and personal witness is found perfectly in the words of Elder Richard G. Scott: "Study the word of God in the scriptures and the words of the living prophets. We talk to God through prayer. He most often communicates back to us through His written word. To know what the voice of the Divine sounds and feels like, read His words, study the scriptures, and ponder them.⁵   Make them an integral part of everyday life. If you want your children to recognize, understand, and act on the promptings of the Spirit, you must study the scriptures with them.

Don’t yield to Satan’s lie that you don’t have time to study the scriptures. Choose to take time to study them. Feasting on the word of God each day is more important than sleep, school, work, television shows, video games, or social media. You may need to reorganize your priorities to provide time for the study of the word of God. If so, do it!"

I hope with all my heart that you will apply this principle to your lives. There is always time to "work in the vineyard of the Lord". 

I know this is the true church because the power of the Spirit has let me feel it in my heart each time I tell someone, I know this church is the Church of Jesus Christ, our Savior. He lives, and wants us all to be happy. Never forget, we are here to experience JOY, everlasting JOY! 2 Ne. 2:25

Con Un Buen De Amor,

Hermana Coronado

1 How do missionaries have fun? WE PLAY ON SEE-SAWS

 ¡El bautismo de Ramiro!

Un Año Nuevo

I have been noting that the hermanas here in my Zone are all INCREDIBLE but they still havent realized just how incredible they are and HOW MUCH potential they truly have. When I first received this calling i wondered why but everytime we have intercambios i understand why. I feel that Hna. Juliana and I are here to help these sisters Explode their Potential and work, and work hard. Everytime i am with a new sister I realize just how strong she truly is and I think to myself, there are SO many miracles in each of their areas, and here in Teran now I just need to help her realize this and go out and Find Them! 

One of my new favorite scriptures is found in Doctrine and Covenants Section 51:16-17 And I consecrate unto them this land for a little season, until I,the Lord, shall provide for 

them otherwise, and command them togo hence; And the hour and the day is not given unto them, wherefore letthem act upon this land as for years, and this shall turn unto them for their good. I love this scripture because it is our call and promise from the Lord. Whether we get one week in an area, or nine months, our attitude should be the same. TO FIND MIRACLES.

A few of the miracles i have been able to see this week: While in Central Hna. Hansen and I walked and talked, to a lot of people, (the usual) but as we were walking we felt the prompting to stop and talk to an elderly man named Antonio. Little to know, he had been taught by the Elders years ago, has a Book of Mormon, was going to get baptized years ago but due to various circumstances didnt, and is now more than ready to make this covenant with the Lord. He is 81yrs old and just too cool. Hna. Hansen and I walked away thinking NO WAY, Did that just happen?!?! 

I don't know if I have told you about Ramiro yet, but he is 19yr old young man who was invited to come to our church a month ago by one of his friends, he decided to come, and we were Finally able to teach him. (while i was in central). Hna. Juliana and Hna. Juarez are fabulous, they gave him a church tour, invited him to get baptized and He Accepted, his exact words, ¨Si, seria maravilloso.¨ (Yes, it would marvelous). This made my day. 

Intercambios are the most fun thing a missionary can do. They are at times tiring because we have so many hermanas but the Lord is so merciful with us, he always gives me more and more energy to make each Hermana feel special and truly teach me a lot. Like Hermana Grover. Our second intercambio this week was with the Hermanas from Jobo. Crazy story really quickly, when we arrived at their house the family they live with have a little pond and as i peeked in to see it I saw a tail and thought, ¨Its a dead cat, theres a dead cat in their mini pool/pond¨ a few seconds later all four of us hermanas peeked in to see it again and realized it was a Dead Possum. ahh. too gross. Definitely the most interesting way to start off our day. 

Hna. Grover is an exceptional missionary. Within these past few weeks i have been able to learn about her desafios and more than that her strength. She is one of the few hermanas who has made me a stronger missionary, her testimony is incredible. 

Hermana Juliana and I really REALLY want to help these sisters. I know that at times missionaries get complacent in their work but our idea along with the Zone leaders is to help them all become more efficient teachers, to learn to teach simply but eficiently. One thing I always tell the hermanas when we are having intercambios is, ¨Cada dia debe y puede ser mejor que hoy¨. In other words, if today we had a good day, tomorrow will be a great day, and each day should and can be getting better. I have a testimony that these things are true.

Hermana Juliana has made me a better missionary, she has taught me to be a better person, whether she realizes it or not, I admire her in many many ways. Sunday night was awesome because we had a huge heart to heart and now I feel like our relationship is even stronger.

This past end of the year I decided to take a friends advice and I wrote my testimony/letter to Christ and sealed it in my Journal, and on January 1st I wrote my New Years Resolution to Christ, instead of all the cliche desires this next year will be spent in the service of my Lord. My top 3 desires of the year are: 1) To help as many people as I can to strengthen their relationship with our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ (Members, less actives, missionaries, and myself) this truly is the most important thing, 2) At the end of the year I want to feel satisfied and know ¨I truly did all that I could this year¨ and know the Lord is pleased with what I did as His missionary and 3) I want to see (yall) my family and serve them! (con todo mi corazón)

I love this work and thank the Lord each day for letting me be a small instrument in His hands.

¡Los Amo, Un Buen!

Hermana Coronado

ps. I finally have the household report, david, you are a geneous.

I spent New Years Eve with the cutest kids in my ward, last thing i ate in 2014: PIZZA 

the first thing I ate in 2015: Blueberry Muffins ¡¡PURA VIDA!!

 Intercambios con las Hermanas de Central

 Hna Hansen is a hoot, seriously one of THE Funniest sister missionaries I have Ever met!

¡GLOOOOORRRRRIIIAAAAA, A DIOS EN LO ALTO!

Christmas on the mission, truly feels like everyother day. Since christmas is about having More Christ in your life, everyday here in the mission is Christmas. Some hermanas and elders gave me candy and little things for Christmas, it was nice. On Christmas eve the Gomez family invited us over for dinner. Their 2 children are on missions right now. So us and the two elders in our ward went to eat at their house and had a mega missionary lesson with the 3 non members there. It was awesome.

It was so much fun seeing your lovely faces, and hearing your testimonies. Thank you for helping me feel even more edified. I love my family dearly!!! Yall are the best.

The Lord hears our answers, He pleads for our causes. This week as noted before I am getting use to being in Teran. I decided that along with my companion we would ask the Lord for a miracles, and every day we have consistantly prayed to have the faith in finding someone to get baptized this Saturday at 4. It has truly felt like jumping off of a cliff, not knowing what will be at the bottom, in hopes of having something catch us. Odd metaphor, but the point is, I know there is someone who WILL get baptized, i am still figuring out WHO! Hna. Juliana and I made a plan, presented it to the Lord and felt it is right.... Well, the Lord hears our Answers. In the middle of this week the Zone leaders told us to visit all the former investigators who had gone to church 5+ times, and challenge them to get baptized. At first, there was NO success in sight. It seemed as though this mistery person was hiding, really well.... 

Sunday, my life changed. Gloria is a former investigator who I had consistently felt like she was someone we needed to find, not knowing why we followed the prompting and found her Sunday afternoon. I simply cant put into words how phenomenal of a lesson we had with her. She had been actively going to church for quite some time but had recently (6+ mths ago), stopped going, and all the missionaries here thought she had moved away. We decided to carry cedulas around with us all Sunday in hopes of a miracle. During our lesson with Gloria we read to her Alma 32: 26-27 and it hit her hard. The spirit was incredibly strong and she, nor I, nor anyone in the room could deny the veracidad (truthfulness) of this gospel. She said she feels this is the church she needs to be in. We pulled out the cedula, left it with her to read and Sign after asking our Heavenly Father if she should be baptized this Saturday. I have faith and trust in the Lord. I know we will see this miracle happen!

This week we had 2 intercambios, one on Tuesday with the Hermanas from Suchiapa, and one on Friday with the hermanas from Copoya. On Tuesday I stayed here and Hna. Torres came, she only has 3 weeks here in the mission field, but has a wonderful attitude. I love greenies, they are just so up to do it, and are happy!! On Friday I went to Copoya and was with Hna. Castro, she has almost 3mths and is finishing up her training. I really tried to push her to work hard and be even more obedient. By the end of the day she told me. ¨Thank you Sister Coronado, today has been the day i have worked the hardest on my mission.¨ This truly made my day. Each time we have intercambios with our hermanas I realize a little more of why I am here, to help these sisters, and to serve them. If there is anything i hope these sisters and I learn together it is to Always have our Vision be Elevated! We can always do a little more, push a little harder and truly make each day better than today. In the words of Elder Perez, ¨Solo tenemos que morir hoy, manana es otro dia.¨ I loved that! Give everything, today.

I love the importance of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I love knowing that when i am feeling anything but happy i have pride, and when anyone chooses to let go of their own desires, pride will cease to exist. What makes a person happy, truly happy, is serving the Lord with all your might, mind, heart, and strength. Each day, give your heart to the Lord!

Yo se que la sangre de Jesucristo es lo que hizo posible la expiación para nuestras almas. Se que al seguir a Jesucristo llegamos a entender lo que es la felicidad verdadera y duradera.

Que tengan una semana lleno de felicidad, y servicio a nuestro Padre Celestial...

ANNNNNIIIMMMMOOOOO,

Hermana Coronado

I am in love with miniature black chihuahas 

 So there are goats, like two blocks away from our house, in a field, in the middle of the city, no se..... but i accept it. Theres an incredibly social baby goat that now is just too cute!

¡FELIZ CASI NAVIDAD!

Hola Familia,

Esta Semana ha sido un poco loco, on Monday night my cough intensified and i think because of various medications my body reacted against them and in the middle of the night i threw up and felt quite bad.., that is when Dr. Moreno suggested antibiotics and i did 3 days of needle injections and now my body is 95% better.... so whooo for that!

I am not one to ever share when i am having a rough week but this week i feel the need to share a little bit about what this week was like for me. Slowly but very surely i am realizing how the Lord is trying and testing me in various circumstances. I hadn't been use to so much rejection, silly, I know but my entire mission people have always been willing to listen, but this week it just seemed like no matter how hard i tried, or how many different contacting tactics i tried, they just were not working!

Fortunate we were able to have two intercambios his week, and they helped me, very much. The first was on Thursday with the Hermanas from Real Del Bosque, I stayed here in Teran with Hna. Gutierrez, wow, she is just on fire! She only has 2 months on the mission but teaches incredibly well and shared with me that her 20 daily contacts, if she doesnt do them, then that means she doesn't love the Lord. I loved he perspective on this. Talking to people, contacting truly is a small demonstration of our Faith, and Love for the Lord, and for His children. Hermana Gutierrez will be an exceptional trainer, in due time. She truly reminded me how important it is to talk to EVERYONE. If there is anything i hope to be able to have taught her, is what my dear Sister Hernandez taught me, to always be elevating her vision! In this mission our vision must constantly be elevated.

One of my favorite talks from this past General Conferences was President Uchtdorf's Lord is it I? Talk. I highly recommend you to re-read it, it has helped me to highten my perspective and want to develop more Christlike attributes and help many more understand their worth, and want to reach their Salvation. 

Right after this intercambio ended we met with the hermanas from Juarez 2, this time I went to Juarez, and stayed with Hermana Garcia. Hermana Garcia is truly THE Happiest missionary, and perhaps even the happiest person i know. She truly loves life. When i asked her why and what makes her so happy everyday, she simply told me, Everything. I love that; everything, that truly is what should make us happy, everything. 

I had one of the most spiritual experiences with her on our intercambio. On Saturday morning we went to teach a young man whose mother and sisters are all members of the church, yet he, Cristian is a little hesitant on going and accepting a baptismal date. When we showed up at his house he began to try to hide from us, and we asked him if we could talk to him. His response, Why?... Eventually he began to listen to us, and slowly i began asking him questions that made him think and explore his own heart and mind. Eventually his doubt came out, He believes in God, but doesnt know if He is his Heavenly Father. It was beautiful because i truly felt the spirit working in and through me as i testified to Cristian of How i began to know He is Our Father in Heaven, and He loves us, his children. We read Ether 12:4-6 with him, and i know he felt the spirit as strong as I did. He accepted a baptismal date, and accepted to begin reading his BOM and coming to church every sunday. I sure hope to hear about his progression.

Sunday felt like a night of redemption for me. This whole week my mind has been dwelling too much on how I, Hna. Coronado would be trying to figure out how to help Teran prosper, when what I should be doing, now and for-forever is completely relying on the Lord to guide this area, and just be that instrument in His hands, and be willing to act in every situation where He need me to be. Being at the temple Wednesday night helped me realize just how much I Need Him!! This weeks ¨struggles¨ have taught me that it is not the circumstance that makes me who I am, it is just what reveals to me the kind of Person i already am. 

Hermana Juliana and I have begun to truly purify ourselves and leave everything on the altar of sacrifice and use every ounce of energy to devote ourselves to finding that family here in Teran. We have been praying really hard to gain the Lords trust and see this miracle happen. The Lord is so merciful and loving, I know that in His due time, we will find them, and in that day, I will rejoice! :) Hermana Juliana and I have a very tender companionship. I truly appreciate her patience with me this past week and a half, i wouldn't have liked to have been sick, but now that i am better, A TRABAJAR...mas fervientemente! 

Fun fact of this week, on Wednesday we had our mission christmas day, in which we had a Nativity scene, in which i was a pregnant Elizabeth, and my comp was Mary and our acting skills were beyond hilarious. The best part was the ¨talent show¨, yall know i am not one to be on stage, but hna juliana and i ended up going on stage, a lot... the 1st time to give all our girls christmas paper missionary dressed, the 2nd to sing a mix of hymns/normal songs with our fav elders, the zone leaders, Elder Peterson and Elder Perez, and the 3rd time to act out a sketch with two of the assitants, Elder Ibarra and Elder Brass. I sure love being a missionary. It is tooo fun!

Amo esta obra. Amo lo que represento, mi Salvador, Jesucristo. Yo se con todo mi corazón que ¡El Vive! El es el autor de nuestra Salvación, si acudimos a el siempre siempre seremos felices!

En esta semana, elige-lo a El, y seamos felices por El, hoy, y siempre. :) 

Que tenga una semana excepcional, Feliz Navidad y Prospero Ano!!!

Con Amor,

Hermana Coronado

1 mi casa en Teran

 our Paper dresses for the Hermanas in our Zone

 Hermana Juliana and I, en el Templo!

 Hermana Gutierrez

 Intercambios con Real del Bosque

 Hermana Garcia

 the BIGGEST pinnatas I have ever seen

 some of the Hermanas

 Lideres de La Zona

 gift exchange with Hermana Martinez

SEA FELIZ

El es la Dadiva

Hola mi querida familia!!!

My area is called Teran. It is the Mactumatza stake, and is literally like 20, maaaybe 30 minutes away from Coita. It is kinda weird being so close, but yet so far from sooo many people that changed my life so much.

Teran is not my pueblito amado. Here the people are a lot more well off than they were in Coita. I had been very use to shaking everyones hand and having everyone be very friendly but here people are a little more cold and suspicious when you are really nice to them; but its okay, i am learning new ways to do everything. Teran has a lot of perks, like a REAL grocey store the bodega aurrera, and its incredibly close to the centro, walmart, dominos, and basically everything you need to be happy!

One of my very first lessons here was with a young 19yr old boy named Jose, he is a very good young man, he soaks everything in that has to do with the gospel. He is preparing to be baptized the 10th of January. He just has that light in his eyes, its something that cant be explained, its a change that comes from the inside out. 

Hna, Juliana and I made a plan and have enough potentials to be baptizing every week this transfer, this makes my whole heart swell with joy. Being a STL is very fun. Fun fact i have the largest amount of sisters in my zone, there are 9 companionships. My first intercambio was in Terrazas, it felt like i went to san fran. california for a day. I truly believe the Lord calls us to help him when we feel weak. This entire week i have felt like in Ether 12:27. I know that this gospel changes us more than we can imagine. Hna. Perez (the hna from Terazas) is truly wonderful. She only has 3 months on her mission and is just happy to learn. I encouraged her to always invite Everyone to get baptized. I always feel bad if i have left a lesson without the baptismal invitation. I like it so much i do it while contacting. 

Wednesday was by far my favorite day of the week. Remember the El es La Dadiva video i told you all to watch well in Plaza Crystal we had a tri stake choir singing christmas hymns and a toooon of missionaries from all 3 stakes, we went around contacting, and contacting everyone. It was wonderful. People react incredibly well when you smile and are just happy! Just in case you were wondering missionaries are not allowed to contact in stores, haha, ooops. 

The only rough part of the week has been my horrid cough. I am not sure how or why i got sick, please keep me in your prayers. The only blessing here is that i dont feel bad, just sound bad, haha.

This week i have learned the importance of faith. When we open our mouths and exercise faith we invite Daily miracles. I am learning more and more each day that circumstances dont make a person, they just reveal to them the kind of person they are. Each day, each circumstance i am constantly thinking, Am i being the person Christ wants me to be? The person he needs me to be? The hermanas in my zone are all so different, but so incredibly talented, i truly look forward to learning from each of them. Dear family, share the gospel. with everyone!

ps. i have the coolest zone leaders, quite possibly ever, Elder Perez and Elder Peterson. all 4 of us are a strong team!

Have a fantastic weeek! Many prayers from Mexico...

ANIMO!!!! 

Hermana Coronado

 Hermana Juliana and I

A random field in Teran

Soy una CAPACITADORA!!!!

Thank you for the Christmas Package!

SO MUCH TO SHARE THIS WEEK!!! I have some very very exciting news to share...... but first....

Yesterday was my last sunday in coita. I am going to miss everyone so much! So many hermanas came up to me crying because we all knew after 6mths, i would be the one leaving. I definitely held it in as much as i could and didnt cry. My favorite was when an hermana said: ¨Can we request missionaries to stay?!¨ haha. I love this place. Coita will forever leave an imprint in my heart. 

Hermana Wilson and I bought shirts that say: Can you say OCOZOCOAUTLA? (on the front), and (on the back) Hermana Coronado Gringolandia Mexico 2014, and (on the left sleeve) a USA flag, and (on the right sleeve) a Mexico flag. We had so much fun taking photos together!

This past week i felt very strongly that i would be leaving my beautiful little town of coita. The people here have richly blessed my lives more than I ever thought was possible. This time has truly allowed me the chance to grow, to progress, to learn to love sincerely and feel as alma: with the need to have every soul come unto repentance, by coming unto Christ. One of the strongest, most beautiful scriptures to me is Moroni 10:31-32 Sí, venid a Cristo, y perfeccionaos en él, y absteneos de toda impiedad, y si os abstenéis de toda impiedad, y amáis a Dios con toda vuestra alma, mente y fuerza, entonces su gracia os es suficiente, para que por su gracia seáis perfectos en Cristo; y si por la gracia de Dios sois perfectos en Cristo, de ningún modo podréis negar el poder de Dios. Y además, si por la gracia de Dios sois perfectos en Cristo y no negáis su poder, entonces sois santificados en Cristo por la gracia de Dios, mediante el derramamiento de la sangre de Cristo, que está en el convenio del Padre para la remisión de vuestros pecados, a fin de que lleguéis a ser santos, sin mancha.

Everytime i read this scripture i feel that tingle in my stomach, and my heart beat a little faster. I know that the atonement of Jesus Christ truly is the power unto salvation, for EVERY man. Jesus Christ is the author of our salvation! If we come unto Him, He will heal our scars, He will purify our hearts, He will redeem us from our pain, He will save our souls. He will love us and lead us by the hand back to the presence of our creator, to live and rejoice in the presence of our Father in Heaven.

This Morning we received our transfers, and I will be a CAPACITADORA, a sister (zone) training leader, in the zona Mactumatzá. I am still in utter shock. I thought i would be opening an area and training, but the Lord has other plans for me. Now I will be in charge of several companionships and helping my fellow sisters lead others by the Hand and Come unto Christ. How beautiful!

I am very excited for this next step in my life here as a missionary. One thing i always want to do is to become better, by being even more obedient, and helping others come together to accomplish what they could never do alone. I am feeling very excited to know the Lord trusts me to be a capacitadora in Mactumatzá. I am feeling a little nervous, but confident and veeeery happy. This will be a time to learn, a lot, and to submit my will unto the Lord even more. It's now time to work even harder. :) ANIMO!!!

Con Muuuchhoo amor, 

Hermana Coronado

the hobbit house

 My little Dani!

Chester, the coolest cat

LOOK UP THE VIDEO: El es la Dadiva on navidad.mormon.org and share it with your friends!!!

The coolest thing is our new mission goal: 400 baptisms for the living and 400 baptisms for the dead in 1 cambio. 

SI SE PUEDE!!!

Descubrelo, aceptalo, compartelo!

Hermana Coronado