Hello :)
P-day is today due to yesterday we
had a "day of finding." It was a rather humbling experience, because
the past week we have had quite good success talking with people and at least
getting their address or phone number so we could come by. When that happens
though, it is tough not to get prideful in how well it seems to be going. Even
though I knew in my mind that pride was dangerous, it still must have slipped
in, and we were really struggling yesterday because of it. It just seemed like
no one wanted to talk and we weren't seeing much success. I said a silent
prayer asking for forgiveness and help. The very next friend we dropped by,
named A., talked with us and it all just went so smoothly as we felt the Spirit
guiding us. We made an appointment for in 2 weeks, which was better than not at
all! Then as we rode away from his house, Elder G. and I each felt impressed to
stop and talk to this man by his truck full of yard care equipment. We talked
with him about his business (yard work), and also his family and church, and
once again we were lead to start talking about the Book of Mormon and what it
is, and he accepted a copy! He said "usually I'm not always comfortable
accepting things like this, but I feel ok with this one. After all, it seems to
be all about Christ from what you explained." It was great!! So pray for N.
that he will read and feel the spirit :) It was once again a testimony builder
of prayer and of God's willingness to help us know how to share the gospel as we
humble ourselves and let Him lead. :)
Our teaching appointments were great
this week, Elder G. and I are learning all kinds of new things as we go and
things just keep looking better and better. Specifically we would like you to
pray for J. He is a friend the Sisters met 9 months ago, but they were
transferred and lost contact with him. We were at his apartment complex visiting
other friends and decided to give J. a try and so we knocked. He came right out
of the door and started talking about how he had met the Sisters and how he
just had so many questions about religion because of all the different
denominations, that the only thing he knew to be true is that there is a God.
We set up an appointment for that Saturday, and asked C. to join us. We went to
the appointment and J. was so excited. He said he didn't think we would come
back, but when we did it really made him feel special. We had a wonderful
Restoration lesson and he wants to be baptized!! He hasn't been baptized before
and he really understood the importance of Priesthood Authority. It was great!!
He wasn't able to come to church this last week, and we can't reach him by
phone so we are going by tonight, so please pray that he will continue to learn
and feel the Spirit!
To answer some of your questions:
We usually get the car 2 out of 3
weeks (tri-share), but the sisters in the S. ward are both leaving so we gave
it to them for an extra week so they could visit members and such. We have been
on bikes the past 2 weeks but we will get the car today from the G. Elders ;)
-Our ward is pretty small, but the
people are all really nice and willing to help us. :)
-Our area has tons and tons of
apartment complex's which is tough because in the past, people kick us out and
threaten to arrest us. Fortunately, most of the people here are still pretty
nice even when we knock on their doors or when they aren't interested. They
will still at least talk to us and sometimes give us water :)
Hey, we showed the Mormon
Message "My Brother Hyrum" to a woman who teaches the special needs
kids at her school, and she loved it! The pictures of Hyrum's baptism really
added to the story! So if you hear from them, tell them thanks for the
great video, it is a wonderful, wonderful, message to share! :) I hope all is well always! Sure love
y'all! :)
Elder Branch :)
PS: I've picked up sir and ma'am the
past 2 weeks. They come totally natural now. Dad will be excited ;)
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