Trace in Trujillo: Still Going

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Still Going

Hello all

It really is insane just how fast all of the weeks fly by. Feels like just yesterday that I was emailing you guys. But the miracle I talked about last week came to full realization this past weekend. Pedro was baptized and confirmed! He asked Elder Hill to baptize him, and me to confirm him. It was a great moment for us, for him, and for the ward as well. He was introduced to the Church by his girlfriend. It continues to impress me just how many people are introduced to the gospel not by street contacting, the Internet, or other materials, but simply by good and faithful members who help others see what they believe in and what makes them happy. Members, not missionaries, really are the lifeblood of missionary work.

Lately, we have been focusing a lot on how we can help the ward, instead of just focusing on how many baptisms we can get. This strategy really has worked wonders. All the members in the ward know us and love us now, and they are all more than willing to help us out, accompany us to lessons, and give us references as well. Being friendly really does work I guess.

Hope you all are doing well. All the fall fun is beginning to start. I can't believe it's football season already! As you all know, the Cowboys will win the Super Bowl, and Texas the National Championship. I'll be there to see both.

Love you all, and Hook em Horns

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How to contact Elder Levos

Elder Levos absolutely loves to get mail! There are three ways to contact him while he is in Peru:

1. http://www.dearelder.com/

This is the easier way, and it works basically as an email. Simply type in the web address, and on the front page choose the drop-down menu that says "Select mission". Select the Peru, Trujillo mission, and then choose to "write a letter". On the next page, type in your contact information, and specify the recipient of the letter to be Elder Trace Levos. This will be printed out and mailed to Peru through the pouch system, at no expense to you.

2. Written letters

Elder Levos can recieve written letters, though they have to be sent through the pouch system. This system involves no envelopes, and has to be done in a specific manner. After writing the letter (use computer paper, notebook paper will not process, no photos allowed), lay it blank side down. Fold the bottom of the letter about one-third of the way up the page and crease. Fold the top of the letter to the bottom of the first fold and crease. Secure the long side with two pieces of tape about one inch from each end, but do not seal the ends. In the top left corner write your name and complete return address. Affix first class postage in the top right corner. In the middle write the missionary address as follows:

Elder Trace Levos
Peru Trujillo Mission
POB 30150
Salt Lake City, UT 84130

3. Mailing packages

Elder Levos can receive packages at the mission home in Peru. If sending through a private courier, the telephone number is 51 44-291-543. Send them to the following address:

Elder Trace Levos
Avenida Larco 849, Piso 3
Urb. La Merced
Trujillo, La Libertad
PERU

You can also send normal mail (letters in envelopes, cards, pictures) to the above address.

Want to know more about what Trace is teaching? Visit http://www.mormon.org/ and find out for yourself.