Nacimiento de Cristo

Merry Christmas Everyone! I'll just share a little Scripture thought and some pictures.

Alma 7
10 And behold, he shall be born of Mary, at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the Holy Ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even the Son of God.
11 And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.
12 And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.

I am grateful for my Savior Jesus Christ. I know He lives. He was born for us, He died for us, and He lives again for us.

🌴🌊☀️Hermana Kent☀️🌊🌴

Buena Ventura missionaries go caroling

Christmas Eve

Mission Christmas Devotional

Saying goodbye to Sister Knox at Transfers

Trinidad Family Christmas Sunda

Zone Christmas Breakfast

A White Christmas

This week I saw the hand of the lord and was overwhelmed with love for Him and the infinitive amount of blessings He has poured upon me in the last year.

On Saturday the Trinidad family was baptized. Felix bore his testimony right after and it was amazing. I am just so grateful that I got to know them. They are a beautiful family! Felix jr. Was given a preach my gospel and is so excited to serve a mission!

The other blessing was I got to go back to Windy Ridge (my first area) for the baptism of Francis. She has been through a lot to get to this point. I met her in February and she was so prepared. No words can describe just how happy i was to see her finally be able to be baptized.

I was there a year ago and being there made me reflect on everything

that has happened in the last year. I love this work so much. I love every person whom I have come in contact with. Even those who have rejected me. As I have walked where Christ walked I have seen angels.

Even though it will be 80 degrees Christmas day here in Florida, it will be a white Christmas. It will be white because heaven is white, and Florida is my heaven on earth.

Merry Christmas to each and every one of you! I hope this year is something special. I love you all so much!

🌴🌊☀️Hermana Kent☀️🌊🌴

Buena Ventura Missionaries

District

My family here in Florida!

Francis:)

Paola and Diego!  I haven't seen them since their baptism in May:)

Trinidad Family baptism

A Sacred Time

The Christmas season is such a magical time to be a missionary. We had our ward Christmas party this last weekend and I was so overcome with gratitude and love for the special chance I have to be with each and every person there. Then I had to change my thoughts because my heart got heavy as I thought that it would be my last Christmas as a missionary. I am so grateful that my 18 months spread over 2 Christmases. What better way to celebrate the Lord Jesus Christ and His birth then by doing his sacred work.

The Trinidad Family is getting baptized this coming weekend. They are so awesome! At the ward Christmas party Felix (the dad) was bearing his testimony to everyone how he knew this was the true church. He expressed how he always knew that Christ's true gospel was out there and knew that he would be able to find it. He told of how each time one of his children were born, he would look at them and know that they would follow Christ one day. I love them with my whole heart.  They are so prepared and I feel truly blessed to have known them.

Felix is right, this is Christ's church. I can hardly wait until the day He comes again. I know He lives.

I hope you are all having a Merry Christmas season! Don't forget to keep Lighting the World!

🌴🌊☀️Hermana Kent☀️🌊🌴

Found a note I left on someone's door a few months
ago crumpled up in the dirt.

Florida knows how to Christmas

Ward Christmas party with Mama Davila:) She takes care of us missionaries

Ward Christmas party with the Trinidad's

Ward Christmas party with Hermana Robbins:)

FOM Gets a Taste of Germany

This week was super busy! We had a mission tour on Wednesday and Elder Klebingat from the 70 came. He is from Germany, his wife is from Russia. They were intense. It was so good though! A lot of what he talked about had to do with applying the lessons we learned from the mission to the rest of our lives. The mission goes beyond. I did not go through everything I have been through- both good and bad, just to go back to who I was before. I am changed forever.

The Trinidad family is doing so good! They are such a blessing to teach! They are rapidly progressing! After teaching them about Repentance and how we are cleansed from sin after baptism.  Scarlett said " well, I need to get baptized NOW." That probably doesn't transfer very well over email, but it was really cute. They are so excited to be baptized. That's all they want to talk about and they tell EVERYONE they are getting baptized and becoming members. They are dedicated to this gospel and I love it.

I love being a missionary! I love the gospel of Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice. I LOVE Florida. It may not have Snow to make it feel like Christmas, but I tell you, Spanish people know how to decorate every inch of their house to make up for it. The Christmas lights here are spectacular! Everyone is feeling the Christmas spirit and lighting the world! I hope you are all doing well! Keep a look out for miracles and tender mercies this week!

🌴🌊☀️Hermana Kent☀️🌊🌴

Making a doughnut run. Really missing Dick's Market Bakery pero esta bien.

My old companion Herman Klein who returns home soon :(

Part of our departing missionary group. Only missing 3 others.

Our Christmas Tree.
Homemade decorations from my mom and grandma.

Princess Santa hats and advent calendars.
Of course my hat is pink;)