Dear Family,
Thanks so much for all the support you've given me! I love all of you very much!
So
this week we didn't have an apostle talk to us, but that's okay, it was
still an amazing week. We've spend some time teaching part member
families and it was so amazing to hear one of the girls say that it's
"her dream to go to the temple" I know that the temple truly does seal
us together as families for eternity.
We had a
church tour with this lady named Violet. She was reluctant to have us
talk to her at first because she said she went to another church. But
then she slowly opened up. She didn't agree to setting an appointment
until the next time we showed up again. She actually asked us if we
could have a bible study at the church and then she set up the time.
Well we didn't exactly have a bible study. Once she got to the church we
had an amazing member come out with us and we asked her if we could
show her around the church. It was the most spiritual church tour I've
ever had. I don't know if it was partly because the member was a
seminary teacher or what. Anyway we showed her around the church and
explained the pictures on the wall of Christ. We actually spent quite a
bit of time talking about the temple and doing baptisms for the dead.
Which normally isn't what we talk about when we first meet someone. But
really it was the spirit directing the church tour and she really liked
the idea that she could be forever with her family especially with a
sibling that passed away. She told us that we came at a perfect time in
her life and that this is what God wants for her. The member testified
that God really knows us individually and loves us so much and he's
guiding us. We showed her the picture of Joseph Smith and told her the
first vision. She thought that was the most beautiful thing she's ever
heard. When we saw the picture of President Thomas S. Monson on the wall
we explained having a prophet in these last days and receiving modern
day revelation, which she agreed that of course we need modern day
prophets to lead us. I was in awe just how much she agreed with
everything we taught her. I thought to myself, okay this cannot get any
better. But it did. We showed her the chapel and talked about the
sacrament. We talked about how we renew the covenants we make at
baptism. Then she asked the perfect question, "Where do you get
baptized?" So then we showed her the baptismal font. We explained what
baptism was and that she could be cleansed from everything she's done in
the past and it's a covenant to follow Christ. Well we invited her to
be baptized and her response was,"Yes." but the way she said it was
like, of course I'll be baptized, type of look. There was no hesitation.
Well we're so excited to be teaching this young mom and she'll fit
right in with all the other moms in the ward. In the past 2 weeks we've
had 3 babies born in our ward! Not to mention we already have like 6
toddlers/babies.
I'm so excited for Ashley to have her baby! :)
That
was the highlight of the week. There definitely were more miracles that
happened. For example, a less-active came that we never thought would
come. Well we had faith he'd come but it was just so surprising! We know
that he definitely enjoyed church and he participated the most out of
anyone in our Spanish Gospel Principles class. Everyone was just so
loving towards him and not caring the reasons behind him not coming. I'm
sure he'll start coming more and be an example to his family.
Well It's amazing being a missionary. :) I know this is God's work and it definitely is hastening!
Love,
Hermana Webb
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