You can learn by metaphor OR 2x4

 This week was a huge win. After some eye-opening moments with the 2x4 learnings from previous weeks, walking the trainee through our WVM processes really exposed how much we’d been slacking...both to ourselves and to the third comp and trainer. That was the wake-up call we needed.

We locked back in, got focused, and the results showed. The week flew by, and while the numbers aren’t everything, they basically doubled across the board. A real masterclass, especially timely with the Peru reassignment coming up.

Matthew 13:45–46

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.”

One of the shortest parables Jesus shared but it really touched me. The kingdom of God is like a precious pearl. And the merchant, once he recognizes its worth, gives up everything else to obtain it. That is me.

On my mission, I’ve definitely come to truly love the Lord and the Church. I know now more than ever that this is the one true Church, with the most joyous and “intimate yet infinite” gospel, just like our God is. After my mission is over, I hope I never lose the desire I have now to chase after knowledge, truth, and light.

Right now, it feels easy because I’m willing to sacrifice sin for it. But I pray that both you and I will always remember: no worldly thing is worth more than eternal life. Nothing is worth more than that pearl.

Also, RIP president nelson!  Best talk in my opinion: Let God Prevail  if you haven't read it, read it.  It will change your life.

Sincerely, 

Elder Lucas Witte

My first trainee's trainee! 😁😁😁😁

#branch lunch (we are missing 3 missionaries from the congregation in this picture)

Sister Pulsipher and I got matching shirts (I'm did it I win drip!!😂)

Some call me radical, others an extremist

Another week — challenging, yet full of purpose.

We continue to reach out in new ways, finding connections between what we offer and what people truly need. Through it all, we keep praying, trusting that God is still working, still bringing about miracles, just as He always has.

We just got the call that we’re picking up a new trainee tomorrow, and I’m ecstatic.

One of my absolute favorite things is adapting Spanish instruction to each trainee’s level of understanding and tailoring it in ways that truly serve them. It’s such a joy to make it work for them, not just AT them. Honestly, I end up learning so much myself every time.

In many ways, this kind of mindful, personalized care feels like a Christlike attribute — one I deeply want to progress more.

Eyes to see the bigger picture (while I may have used that when debating political ideology or working to finish tasks at any worksite) seems to be a skill the Lord had, King Benjamin said:

"you should hearken unto me, and open your ears that ye may hear, and your hearts that ye may understand" (Mosiah 2:9)

Do you have eyes to see? Is that something you strive for? Prophetic and patriarchal vision is always 10/10 and is something that I invite you to heed, (if you have more advice, let me know FR)

Love you.
Sincerely,
Elder Lucas Witte

Companion and I decided we are also going to be College football politicians often and brainwash our trainee

RIP Simon, I guess. Rest in Treats?

Prophecy is literally eyes to see (teach me how por favor)

A visit with an Apostle of our Lord and Canelo Alvarez

 I learned 2 things this week from Elder Renlund (yes, the Apostle of our Lord) who came to visit this week and one of them is NOT locked in on missionary work so I'll share the other...

Under certain circumstances (if you allow it,) spirit and revelation can come at a designated time. During companionship study, we talk about our friends and what we can teach them as missionaries, because that time is set apart for receiving revelation about their needs. For those who know me, you’ll understand — I can’t even choose a tie the night before. Every morning, once the shirt, pants, and belt are on, then the revelation comes. Only at that moment can I know which tie to wear from my slightly oversized collection. Fat or skinny? Bold color or neutral? Fun socks or classic? Length, pattern, coordination — all of it must be considered in that sacred moment of decision.  My sisters will joke that "its not that deep."

As you separate your day into revelation blocks, you’ll stay more focused, avoid being double-minded, and perform better in everything you do. Are you just looking for ways to multitask and squeeze more into your day — or are you making time for the Lord to guide you in every action, every day? When you give God space to speak, He’ll help you see more clearly, act more intentionally, and find peace in the pace He sets for you.  

Love you! 

Sincerely,

Elder Lucas Witte

Insert tienda or pinata pun caption

Recent convert from a previous area I saw this week at a fiesta! (We watched the canelo fight😪)

9 missionaries in a little branch covering all of Vancouver... try to vote where we want to eat for the week.

Noche de fútbol 

Rediscovered my favorite emoji

Another mad spiritual week where I am still in my mission and learning a lot. I am able to see and participate in the fruits of my labors come forth, not when I am present, but literally weeks later.

This last week we had a Spanish Zone Conference, and what we have done the last few times is have a Native Spanish Speaker (usually a convert) come and talk about their conversion, retention etc. In my last area, I worked with a fellow named Leo who was baptized right after I left. He came to the Zone Conference and I genuinely yelled his name, and we hugged for a solid minute or two because we had grown that close. We took a picture together and when I asked if I could use it in a post to help others come find the joy he has found he said no.

It's because his parents don't know. (Don't tell them) back in a tiny town in Guatemala they are pastors and he knows what is right but worried about them stopping him. When it came his time to present, I urged him to bare his testimony and his story of conversion. He shared sweet truths that I have come to know in my lifetime, even on the Mission, that the Book of Mormon is the word of god and truly protects us daily, that Jesus is our Savior and most of all that Missionary Work is the most profound work out there. Without it-he would still be lonely and lost, and has lifetime friends in us missionaries and the members out in Camas. 

That's all today, I teared up extremely but was able to laugh it off shortly after when he shared that when courting a girl it's the "chico's" obligation to "buy" her for 2-5 cows. Tips for the future.

Love you all, this was the best week ever...

Sincerely,

Elder Lucas Witte

The elders in The Spanish Zone Conference in The Washington Vancouver Mission

Christmas Pday..?

Profound Cartography Lesson

Ok, for those of you who know me even at a pretty surface level you probably know that I have a surface level interest and knowledge in just about everything I see, and a vocabulary to back it up.


The number one focus in MY LIFE right now is doing things PROFOUNDLY.

Jesus got to know everyone around him and really ministered to the one. According to the spirit, we are to do the same with friends and family. In my efforts to get to know people better and to build their relationships I have found that there is a common Spanish word for kin that I like: "pareja." Pareja also means bird and means any sort of intergender relationship from best friend to temple sealed couple. Cool right? Helping people understand that Jesus Christ helps them profoundly grow closer to each other has been such a blessing because now we don't have to find as much, just teach.😅

My profound study of the scriptures has also helped me grow closer with my companion. Together we mapped out Mosiah 26 to Alma 28 (the missions and conversions of Alma the Younger and the Sons of Mosiah) it has been AWFUL, so confusing, and often times FRUSTRATING, but upon finishing mapping it out like professional cartographers we grew much closer as a companionship, so naturally we wanted to be doc heads and we are on pace to finish revelations by next week (i'll keep you updated)

Love you all! Sorry the emails have been longer, but these have been such good transformational weeks!

Sincerely,
Elder Lucas Witte




Mom this us you don't even know🤣



Crashed yet another birthday party... This one was a 70s theme?
Can you believe I like the green goo now?



Got to go to the temple and do some Salvadoran sealings, 4 generations back for this one family!!! (Extra good geography and voseo practice😂) Add that to my list of different countries/dialects I encounter in the very exotic Washington Vancouver Mission.





Won cleanest car, I know mom, so proud right?