Policia

People spacing themselves out

Well in case you were wondering, I'm still here in Spain.  This week we completed our first whole week of quarantine.  I have heard we are going to be quarantined at least until April 12 now. I have also heard of a lot of missions closing but our mission president really wants to keep us here. Which is good because we taught A LOT. We were able to teach around 10 new people! Which is crazy because in a normal week if we are lucky, we teach around 1 new person.  We have been teaching through phone calls which is pretty great because we can mute our end of the conversation and discuss things and they can't hear us. In other words we can answer questions perfectly.  A few people we taught had interest in our message and one guy told us he wants to go on a mission!

Gummie Bears sent from home via Amazon Spain

Also this week we were told that we need to buy two more weeks worth of food. However, we have to walk with bags in our hands, we can't wear name tags, walk next to each other, or talk to each other. So on Saturday Elder Diaz and I decided to go to a store which is a little far away so we could be outside a little longer. On our way back I was walking ahead of him and stopped to take a break on a corner he then caught up to me and took a break too. Just as we were about to leave the police rolled up.  And started questioning us on why we were together. I didn't do any of the talking because I didn't want them to know that I'm not from here and am not a Spanish resident. They ended up letting us go without asking for anything or giving us a fine. Today for preparation day we got the bags out like we were going to get groceries and went for a walk :) 

I have time to do lots of reading since we can't go out.  So if you have time to write an email, I would love to read it!

Tenga una buena semana!

Elder Neuberger

Elder Diaz chillin on the balcony

1,000 piece puzzle we finished

cool glasses I found in the apartment

Pamplona

This week I finished up my last couple days in Sabadell.  They ended up setting a baptismal date with Rafael. Then on Wednesday I headed to Barcelona to go to a training meeting because I will be half training/finishing up the training of my new companion. My new companion is Elder Diaz and is from Bolivia but has lived in Madrid for the last few years and he is 26 years old. Which is kind of weird because I am only 18.  That would be like me being companions with my cousin Travis. (Which would be way awesome!) So hopefully it will be just as fun being with Elder Diaz. 

My new area is Pamplona (think running with the bulls) which is also kind of weird because it borders my first area Vitoria. So I am back in the Basque Country. The good part is that we have bikes in our area. There are two wards in Pamplona, with Sisters working in the other ward.  That makes me district leader by default.  

At the beginning of this week we were told to work normally. Then as the week progressed they told us we could only leave our apartment if we had set appointments.  We were also instructed to buy two weeks of food.  It was a good thing we did because on Saturday evening we were told that we are going to be quarantined for two weeks.  And those who had less than two transfers left and those with health issues in the mission were sent home. They ended up closing 19 areas. Even though we are in piso all day we have a schedule we are following so we still stay busy. 

The past two days that we have been quarantined people go out and start clapping and cheering from their balconies at 8pm.  One Scripture that i liked this week is Jacob 2:18 "But before ye seek for riches, seek ye for the kingdom of God." 

Tenga una buena semana!

Elder Neuberger

shelves at grocery store

view from our apartment in Pamplona

our corona virus masks

Corona Virus

with Prince

The last couple of weeks here in Sabadell have been good.  Last week we were able to teach and set a baptismal date with Prince for March 14. Were able to meet with a returning member from Cuba. We attempted to share a message with him but it turned out to be him trying to teach us. Then after he gave us both big packages of baby food. (It was surprisingly good). Last Saturday there was a JAS (young adult) activity to play soccer and volleyball at our church. Beatriz and Rafael both came even though they are past the age of a JAS. They are both so awesome!

We do service every Friday at the senior center and it was finally warm enough that we took everyone for a walk this week. This week we also had a lesson with a new amigo named Dana. She is from Columbia and just moved here. We were able to teach her the Restoration. Rafael, Beatriz, and Hilda all came to church on Sunday and one member in our ward actually works with Rafael. He enjoyed church and we have an appointment with him later this week and will probably set a baptismal date with him. We were also able to meet with Prince again this week and he is still planning on being baptized this Saturday!  However,  I will not be there for the baptism as I am being transferred this week to......(tune in next week to find out where) 

my future ride

Friday we had zone conference with 5 zones. Elder Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was supposed to come but because of the Corona Virus he has to cancel his travel plans.  I hope everyone enjoys their upcoming spring break back in the USA.  I don't get one but will attach a picture of the beach here in Barcelona.

Tenga una buena semana!

Elder Neuberger

Elder Bucio with the abuelos

the baby food that was given to us

Barcelona beach (very tempting)

zone conference

lunch with the zone

Pres showing us what to buy in case we have to stay in our apartments