The atonement of Jesus Christ is real. It is for me and it
is for YOU. We have been forgiven! Know that it is the only thing that will
bring lasting peace and joy in this life. As a missionary, you feel the best
when you throw yourself 100% into the work. The same is true for us every day.
When we completely turn our life over to the Lord, He will guide us in ways
unimaginable to our limited perspective. Trust in Him. When we feel inadequate,
that is because we are. How glorious! You don't have to rely on yourself....we
can simply rely on Him.
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Cotton time again! This is the most white
we will see this winter ;) |
This week I was able to witness on of the most beautiful
baptisms I have seen. The Tull couple are both so humble and prepared for the
gospel. These spectacular individuals live in the 2nd ward. We did not teach
them, but we have had a small amount of contact with them. It was humbling to
see their sincere excitement for their baptism. Many people were gone for
hurricane clean up again this weekend. When the Elders told the Tulls that we
could move the baptism to next week so they could have more ward support, they
replied, "Elders, we just really want to be baptized." So they were.
After Brother Tull came up out of the water, he stood in silence for a moment
with his hands together. "Outstanding," was all he said. After Sister
Tull emerged from the same water in that little font, she took a few extra
moments to wipe her eyes. It was clear she was wiping away more than just tap
water.
This week was a challenging one as far as the work goes.
Sister Boyer and I are turning over a majority of our teaching pool. We are
putting forth our best effort to work with the members to find those who are
prepared for the gospel. While it can be more complicated and stressful...in fact,
I sometimes feel like I'm running a three ring circus in order to get
everything lined up for high quality lessons...we know this will be better for
the work in the long run. Member work is so critical! Please, please be
involved. That's all I want for Christmas. ;)
One really great fellow-shipping activity we held was the
annual trunk-or-treat. What fun! That was a fantastic experience. Not to
mention there were SO many family members and friends there whom are not
members. We had a great time talking to people and planting seeds of faith. Or
candy. Our trunk was "Fishers of Men." We used a blue tarp for the
water and had some pictures of Jesus upon the water. We made one of the Elders
sit in the trunk and put candy on the line so we could mingle with the people.
What a good sport.
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| Reggie and I had to take a goat selfie. We went to one of the state parks today for pday. :) |
Lastly, the primary program was INCREDIBLE. I have never in
my time here seen more less active and part member families attend church. That
was amazing! I had to make a list of everyone we needed to catch before they
slipped out unnoticed. As soon as the closing prayer finished, I felt like a
torpedo running from person to person. Poor sister Boyer said, "I couldn't
keep up. You would call my name and then you were gone." In reality, she
did a fantastic job. :) Truly, she's a wonderful teacher and asks the most
inspired questions. She even taught the gospel principles class all by herself.
A neat miracle for the week:
We were sitting in Etirza's apartment teaching a lesson. She
told us all her frustration with her boyfriend and how he has been really awful
recently. He has let greed control his life and isn't using the money he has to
help his dying family members. As she exclaimed her frustration through broken
English (she has a stroke 3 years ago and has a very difficult time talking), she
acted out how she fell to her knees and offered up the most sincere worries in
her heart. She then said she felt a calm feeling come over her, and she knew
God would take care of the situation. She said she knew her boyfriend would
lose everything and therefore learn his lesson. Sister Boyer taught about
patience. As she was teaching, we hear a loud honk outside the door. It was
none other than her boyfriend's boss. Her boyfriend is losing his job. God
heard her prayer, and this was His answer. It was jaw-dropping timing.
I love y'all so much! Never be afraid to do a good deed!
Have a blessed week! <3
-Sister Brown
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