This last week was sunny side up with a side of miracles!
We
have some friends that we are working with and trying to work with. One
of our friends, D** is doing well. He has a goal to be baptized on
June 2. Currently, we are reteaching the lessons from the beginning to
strengthen his foundation. He has some things to overcome before June 2,
but we know that if D pu**ts his faith in Jesus Christ to action it
can happen! We also are hopefully going to start teaching a family. We
are currently teaching the mom, but have been working on involving her
whole family. Schedules have been crazy with kids so we've had to
reschedule a few times, but hopefully this upcoming week will work!
The
** Stake had their Stake Conference this weekend which was
great! I had a great moment before it all started when I was able to
talk and take a picture with a family who's related to a family in my
home ward! They actually were at my Farewell just over a year ago. I
remember them telling me to look for them if I ever served in **
and I was so excited to see them! What a great night!
The conference was
awesome. Elder Acosta, an Area Seventy came and spoke. He illustrated
the impact of one person's decisions by bringing a Priest waiting for
his mission call up to the stand. Elder Acosta stated that, in general,
the 3 most important decisions to make are being baptized, serving a
mission (which includes receiving your endowment), and being sealed in
the temple. He then told the Priest to imagine he had 5 kids to whom he
taught the gospel and had 5 youth stand in the audience. He did the same
to those 5 youth and had 25 more youth stand up, and continued to do so
until everyone was standing up. His point was that our decisions not
only affect us, but they affect generations. When making choices, we
should always consider the impact our choice will make on our life, but
also on our posterity.
Sister
P** and I are working hard and are enjoying the work. I am
continually inspired by her dedication and hard work. She is teaching me
every day!
Before I go,
I'd love to share some verses found in the Book of Mormon with you. A
Prophet, Alma, is talking to his son about Jesus Christ and how He will
come to take away the sins of the world and declare His message. It is
found in Alma 39:17-19
"And
now I will ease your mind somewhat on this subject. Behold, you marvel
why these things should be known so long beforehand. Behold, I say unto
you, is not a soul at this time as precious unto God as a soul will be
at the time of his coming?
"Is it not as necessary that the plan of redemption should be made known unto this people as well as unto their children?
"Is
it not as easy at this time for the Lord to send his angel to declare
these glad tidings unto us as unto our children, or as after the time of
his coming?"
As I was
reading this this morning I was struck by these verses. They testify of
God, our Father in Heaven, and how He loves ALL of His children. No one
is exempt from this love, ever. And because He loves His children He
desires all to know His son, Jesus Christ, and the hope that He and His
message bring.
I know this is true and I know that
God will give every single person a chance to learn of Jesus Christ and
His gospel. This is why we are here on earth and this is why I am here
in California.
I hope
this week that you can pray and look for an opportunity to share with
someone the knowledge you have of our Savior Jesus Christ. And remember,
it's not a decision and an opportunity that just affects you.
Love you all. Have a great week
xoxo, Sister G
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