July 13, 2026

This week was a bit crazy with changes in companions, but no worries! On Wednesday my companion Elder Peterson was called to be a tech elder in Madrid and shortly after he left. A few days later we got news and I'll be staying in Parla and training a new missionary. I'm super excited and I'll be going up on Thursday to get my new greenie! 

Not much more happened this week. Sorry for the short email. We had some activities in the church and we continue growing here in Parla.

"For, for this end was the law given; wherefore the law hath become dead unto us, and we are made alive in Christ because of our faith; yet we keep the law because of the commandments." 2 Nephi 25:25

Our president of the mission shared this verse with us this week. It talks about how we are not saved by the law, rather it exists to show us the necessity to be saved. We are imperfect, we fall short, we make mistakes, that is not to say we are nothing. In fact, it is to say, that with Jesus Christ and His power we have a limitless potential. We have faith in Him and rely on His power. Then, with love and gratitude, instead of obligation, we do our best to keep the commandments. He has conquered sin and death and also shame and doubt. He is our perfect example and hope. I'm grateful to be able to testify of His name.

Elder Dougall