The work here has started picking up this week! We have met
a few new people. One of them, Joey, asked us if we were girl scouts XD. Too
funny. I asked him if he liked girl scout cookies, he said yes, and as I was
trying to think of what to say next, sister Lewis pipes up..."Well, we
don't have any..so sorry." Ha it was hilarious. But he stayed to listen
for while. We also went back and met his parents on Sunday.
After our lesson (plan of Salvation..they each drew their
own interpretation of what the different stages seem like to them as we taught
each part) with a part member family (the 10 and 7 year old is preparing for
baptism) on Thursday, we had promised to play a little base ball and do
gymnastics with them. They kept their commitment of reading, so we had to keep
ours. It was so fun! For about 10 minutes we were able to bond with the family
and kids. Their family is making so many wonderful changes. At one point, the
daughter asked if Dad was coming out. The son said, "he said maybe in a
minute...he's looking at something in the scriptures." We were shocked and
so so happy!! This family is ready to come back. They're making their way towards
being together forever! About an hour after we left, the mom texted us asking
what the link was to the Book of Mormon videos online. Well, we were in a
lesson and didn't see it...so we couldn't respond. About 15 or so min after the
first text saying "never mind, we found it." HOW AWESOME! They are
truly studying for themselves, wanting to understand more.
Sometimes we have to go through a trial of no success in
order to strengthen our ability to endure with patience. On Wednesday we had
one of those days. We spent the entire day in a new city we have been assigned
and had an entire day of looking for less active members planned. We literally
saw Zero less active members. We taught one lesson to someone who we asked
directions for. Although...it seemed he was trying to convert us :) I think
those people are the cutest. Such a sweet old man. Even though it was a long
day, I felt energized the whole time. We truly do choose our attitude, and God
helps us make it a good one.
We had our first Book of Mormon class this week! The program
is ready to build up! :) Also, at church we had so many mom members. They
weren't the people we had been teaching, so it was a surprise to see so many
people there. I was so grateful and pleased that the ward reached out to them
to make them feel welcome and help them know where to go.
Now for a miracle...
A member in Georgia sent this to us of Lindsay teaching Book of Mormon class. She loves to teach! |
Love you all, Be safe and PRAY for missionary opportunities
(then ACT when you notice them) :)
Love
-Sister Brown
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