Transfers were quite exciting, and I'm
glad to be with Elder G. here in Summerfield. The work here is progressing well
and we have seen quite a few sweet serendipities this week. When I got in the
area Tuesday, there wasn't much going on investigator-wise, but we were able to
plan and work together well throughout the rest of the week and were blessed to
see so many people open up to us. We found 2 new people to teach, and a number
of other people that we are hoping to set appointments with. It's been great.
As of right now, we have 10 lessons already scheduled for the next 3 days, and
we have members to come with us to every single one! It is so exciting! The
Lord has been so good to us.
When we have been contacting people,
it's been really interesting to see their attitude throughout the conversation
as we ask questions as lead by the spirit. We get the opportunity to watch
their hearts soften right in front of us. It's a great privilege to witness those
experiences.
One person we met this week was
named M. We knocked on her door one night and she came out and started talking
with us. She feels there is too much arguing between different denominations
and she doesn't understand why there are so many. It led us into a discussion
about the Great Apostasy and how so many churches were formed, but how through
the Restoration, Christ's church was brought back. Then I felt impressed to add
"and it's not so much about the denomination, but it is really about
strengthening our relationship with and faith in Jesus Christ." Then she
started asking more questions. At one point her boyfriend came out to tell her
to come back in but she shushed him and told him that she was talking with us, so
he headed back inside. At the end, she asked for a Book of Mormon and a
pamphlet. It was great to feel the spirit lead our words, And it wasn't just with her that that
happened, we probably saw the same thing with at least 4 or 5 other people too.
One lady wanted nothing to do with us at first, but as we talked about our
common relationship in Christ and showed her "Because He Lives", she
ended up accepting a pamphlet and giving us some root beer! :) so tender mercies have been everywhere, and
we are so grateful! Thanks for your prayers for us!
So last thing from this week. On
Sunday it was Greensboro Stake Conference and we had Elder Kopichke. It was
neat to see him again. The Stake Conference was on the same topic as the one in
Gastonia-Councils and the Sabbath Day- and it was super neat to see some of the
same things as last time, and also some different things. One of my favorite
parts was when he talked about signs we have to help us bring spiritual
experiences into our life. Some of the main signs or reminders we have are the
sacrament, our garments, scriptures, and the one that really stuck out to me is
how we use the Sabbath Day outside of church. He said that how we dress and
appear on the Sabbath is a sign to the rest of the world. We should treat the Sabbath
day as a specific, holy day, and when we as latter-day saints keep it holy
(wearing church clothes all day, spending time with family), it provides a
wonderful opportunity to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. It was a great
conference, and gave me lots to think about :) so yup, all is well!
Sure love
yall!! You're the greatest!
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