Hello all!
I have one month left as a missionary and it's looking like
it's going to be great! We have 2 super awesome investigators and they are both
looking super solid to get baptized in 2 weeks. Both of them are former
investigators (where most of my "success" has come from in finding
people to teach.) One is 21 years old; his name is S. and he's super cool.
We have a YSA girl in the ward sit in on his lessons and they seem to be into
each other a bit ;) The best part is that she is also only a convert of 7
months. They would be perfect for each other too! We're always told that the
Temple is the ultimate goal - baptism is just the beginning! Anyway, he want's
to serve a mission too! Yesterday at church he was asking me a lot about how
missions work and stuff and then the bishop announced a mission prep class and
he got super excited! After Sunday School, we introduced him to the bishop and
he asked about the class and the bishop invited him to come and he's going to
meet with us on Tuesday and then right after attend the class!
The other one is about 26 years
old and he's about to graduate from college. We called him about 3 weeks ago and
met, gave him a baptismal goal for June 21st and then he said he'd be in the US
for a wedding for 2 weeks, but still said he could hit his goal. He got back
and we met on Thursday, he came to church and he said he still wants to be
baptized on the 21st! He also committed himself to read the Book of Mormon for
an hour or 2 every day because he has time for it! Tonight he's coming to YSA
Family Home Evening ;)
We also had 2 Less active members who were close to being
rescued and now all they need is callings from the ward to count as officially
being rescued! One at church yesterday pulled me aside and said "I'm
definitely coming back to church now." He meant permanently.
Ready for another miracle? We
went to visit a less active family (mom and son) in a ghetto part of our area
(it'd be a condemned area in the US). They let us in and they are such a happy
little family! We introduced ourselves, shared our testimonies and they
committed to coming to church. Unfortunately the son hurt his back on Saturday
and couldn't move easily and the mom can't drive because of eye/ear problems.
Last night we went to visit them and only the mom was home (a friend of the son
took him to the doctor), but we stood outside and talked to the mom for a bit
and she really wants to come back and said they'd be there next week.
My companion and I are working
really hard and I'm trying to make the most of my last transfer. The Lord is
helping us so much - I couldn't do any of this on my own. I can't do without
Him and it would be a lot harder if I didn't have all of your support at home.
Thank you all so much! We have seen so many miracles this week and we were able
to exceed "mission standards" this week (numbers the President gives
us to shoot for and if we consistently hit all of them, he promises we will
baptize every month.) We've been super close on a couple, and having been
hitting others regularly, but we're definitely going to see baptisms this
month. I hope I don't sound prideful or anything, I'm just happy that the Lord
has granted that I can be a part of His work and see so many wonderful things
happen. I feel like Ammon in Alma chapter 26!
Good news!
I hit my biking goal! But there's a funny story behind it. I was watching my
odometer and when in hit 6887.1 miles, my front tire exploded! Boy, does God
have a sense of humor! ;) I didn't fall off or anything, just quickly sunk
about 2 inches and then had to walk to a nearby bike shop and pay an old man
lots of money for a new tire/tube (the old tire was falling apart and I guess
it popped the inner-tube. Anyway, I hit the goal! I've biked the distance from
home to the mission home!
Well, that's what I've got for this week. Thank you all so
much for being awesome. Remember that the church is true and God loves you.
Remember that through Christ, we can conquer every trial, every pain, and in
the end, we will conquer death. Rejoice in Him, for He is your Savior! He will
come and it will be in power and glory and every knee shall bow and every
tongue confess that Jesus is the Christ. Prepare for that day now and be worthy
of all the blessings Heavenly Father has prepared and has waiting for you.
Best wishes until next week,
