We
have 6 investigators at the moment so life is crazy, but sooo good!!
I've talked about J**, A**, and O*** before. Our 3 other investigators
we started teaching more last week.
J** is
doing so well!! His baptism was moved up to Wednesday May 3 instead of
that Saturday (the reason why later). We are so excited for him. He has a
strong testimony of this gospel and great insights on the things he
reads in the Book of Mormon. He and his wife have already been talking
about tithing and how they are going to pay it together and callings,
etc. It's crazy! B** is so excited to also be one step closer to the
temple:)
We are going to push O**'s date back
just a little. He has been keeping all of his commitments and comes to
church and everything. The easiest way I can explain it is he is
textbook ready, but not testimony ready. It's so important to make sure
you are always meeting their needs and treating them like a person
instead of a number. Sister C** and I really want him to feel secure
with what he believes and things like that. And we are still trying to
meet his family...
I am so amazed with the
progress that A** is making! We had a couple really good, spirit-led
lessons with him! This is where my shout out to my 9th grade seminary
teacher, Brother Santiago, comes in! And to all my other seminary
teachers!! So, we had a lesson with A** and right before we
left to meet him, I had remembered his question about Zion so I hurried
and found scriptures to answer his question. Well, the lesson went from
Zion to some history about Joseph Smith and the early saints, then to
temples and why temples are important. It was not at all what we had
planned but totally what he needed. As we were talking about temples and
the sealing for time and all eternity, he asked how it was possible. GUESS
WHAT POPPED INTO MY HEAD. One of the only scripture masteries that I
know the location of.. I shared with A** the passage where Christ is
talking about the keys of the kingdom of Heaven and what is bound on
Earth is bound in Heaven. It's A**'s favorite scripture, come to find
out!! But he never knew what it meant, so I was able to explain it to
him. All because I went to seminary and scripture mastery scriptures!! I
only remember that one because of the song that goes with it hahah!!
Thank you Brother Santiago!!
Ever since that lesson A** has
been changing. He is keeping his commitments and reading without us
having to remind him every day. His faith is slowly building:)
Exchanges were this week. I was with Sister S**. I learned so much from her and I loved being her companion for a day!!
Ok
May 6. We will be in Camarillo to hear Elder Christofferson speak!! He
is doing a stake conference and asked President Felix if he could come
meet us. We are soooooooo excited!!!! It's a surprise for sure!
Especially because this mission just had Elder Ballard come in December.
I can't wait to tell you all about it!!
I hope
you all have a good week this week. I hope you all are continuing to
look to the Savior every day. And no matter what happens, please oh
please, do not get mad and turn away from our Heavenly Father. I saw this
past week the effects of when that happens and I wanted to cry for
them. Please remember the Plan and if you are ever discouraged and want to quit, remember that all you have to do is pray and ask for help. He
is waiting for you always.
Have a great week!!!! Good luck on finals for whoever has them!!
xoxo,
Sister G
Sister C** celebrated 1 year!!
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| Sister S** & Sister Groneman |
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