VIVANICARAGUA May 21, 2018

President Monson always taught that the time of preperation ended the moment decision or opportunity time arrived. I sure was not prepared for the moment the call came to end the adventure in Nicaragua a little early. 

I thank the Lord on high for giving me the celestial chance to serve in this unique misison. I've come to realize just how much He truly knows me while I've walked the paved and dirt streets of Nicaragua.

The planned day for the great return is TOMORROW.  I'll see you all soon! It's been one unforgettable ride.

#VIVANICARAGUA

Elder Brayden Campbell 

Elder Campbell's journey has come to an end.  On Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018, he returned home with honor due to unrest in the country of Nicaragua.  We are forever grateful for his safe return.  

MUTHER'S DAI Y 'TISMS! May 14, 2018

​​​​There is nothing sweeter in life than playing in the garabge-smelling rain while looking for your beloved investigators and having to take those shoes off to get to the zinc hut! Memories.. Anyway! The week of Mother's came and went, and I felt great telling mom that I would be seeing her in 2... Months! 

This entire week we had been working with Yessile, the newest member of the congreation in El Viejo! Her Father opposed her baptism, but her mother,Mama Yessenia, (NOT A MEMBER!) came to the rescue and decided to let her get baptized regardless. We had spiritual lessons with the entire house, and Saturday came. At 10:30, the whole family showed up early and found us cleaing up the church. Yessile's baptism was another addition to the miracle of The North mission adventure and I sure am grateful to be apart of them!

Enjoy fam and freinds. 

Elder Campbell 

NORTH MISSION BROTHERHOOD! May 7, 2018

We just returned from the White House in Managua with President Poncio. Familia Chinandega Oeste got the VIP treatment if you know what I mean! (COCO) No there were no protests or gunshots, thankfully. 

On Wednesday after working our guts out on Tuesday with Elder Rod, we had our last monthly consejo as the North Mission Brotherhood. All my mission homies shared their final testimonies. The miracle is to see how much we have changed during this 2 year journey!

Yesliee and Lidia are 2 of our more eternal invesitgators who have been coming to church nearly every single week, but always doubting one little thing to take that final step of baptism. On Sunday, during Church, we committed both of them to this upcoming Saturday and both glady said yes! Also, my foul mouthed, mariachi guitar player William unexcpectly showed up to Sacrament Meeting after we had powerful lesson on the love of Jesus Christ. He then said he felt something in our words and wanted to find out what that something was. Pretty dang cool! My good friend Reynaldo who we baptized at the beginning of March shared his testimony yesterday as well, even though the church had no speakers working, and expressed how grateful he was more missionaries who are willing to love unperfect people and help them find a better lifestyle. That one hit home for me!

Until next week brothers and sisters.

Elder Brayden Campbell

THE JAKE HONE PROPHECY COME TRUE... April 30, 2018

"Que se rinda tu madre" has become the slogan of my dear Nica university goers as they protest the President of Nicaragua. We just preach peace and Jesus and hope the wellfare of all the people we have come to love so much! We bunkered down for a few days and were deposited a little nica cash to go and get some "essentials" to live on for a week.

The theme of Abril is Breaking Records and Taking Names according to Elder Rush. Boy is the Lord happy with the Nicaragua Managua North Mission!

Our dear friends Christopher and Evancito were baptized over the weekend after a month of lessons, church going, bible bashing, and everything in between. The Spirit opened the hearts of them both and the reactions has they came out of the water was priceless. One in tears, the other celebrating like he scored a game winning touchdown and trying to take a few laps in the font like Micheal Phelps. Miracles like always!

A man named Osmar stopped me on the street, appearing to be drunk. He asked me the question, in English, "Did Adam live with and ride the dinosaurs?" I figured he just wanted to make small talk to a gringo, but as we listened, his soul searching questions came out and we taught him on the street! A few days later, we went to his house, found him, had a special lesson, and lo and behold, the man was walking into the doors at Sacrament Meeting on Sunday. Keep them coming!

the goal was 12 and we have that gift to the Lord. April 2018 will be one to remember for years to come. My new comp will be Elder Rodriguez from Honduras! Should be a fun ride!

The prayers are being felt family and friends. Thank you! I love you all!

Elder Brayden Campbell