So I'll start off by saying that prayers are answered. We were told in our mission conference that we need to set baptism goals four weeks out, and then work towards attaining our goals. So we set our goal, and then have been praying that we could accomplish it. We have five new investigators.
One of them is one of those pearls. He carves wood and stone into really beautiful things. he told us his story, and we could both just feel the Spirit so strong. He was about to kill himself, and he prayed to God to help him, and then he picked up a rock and started to carve, and has been doing that ever since; it is truly a gift from God. Lately he has been praying to find guidance, and then a week after that we knocked on his door. He had been thinking a lot about JOHN 10:16, and the people in America. So when we gave him the Book of Mormon he was way excited about reading it. We saw him on Saturday and taught him the Plan of Salvation. He was so excited to hear that things that he thought about were in line with God's word. Things like the fact that God wants to save everyone. It was an amazing lesson. When he said the prayer at the end he told God that he knew that what we were teaching him were true, and he just wanted to make sure. This guy already knows, and we have only taught him once! He has accepted a soft baptismal invitation, and we will get a firm date soon. God has definetly led us to him, because he is ready for this Gospel.
Another investigator, we have been teaching for a few weeks now, she is so close. I know she has felt the Spirit, but its up to her now to make that step and ask God. If she would do that she would recognize the fact that she knows this is right. I hope that she will ask, but I'm not sure if she will. It makes me sad to think that she is so close, and yet so far.
We have also been teaching a 19 year old. She has a three year old son, and has gone through hard times. She works a lot, but has been really open and receptive to our message thus far. I hope to see her progress in the near future.
Another is being baptized this Saturday, the 29th. We have taught him all of the lessons, and based on the Spirit we felt when we talked to him about his repentance, he really wants this, and has been willing to change. He has truly repented. I look forward to see him progress in this Gospel.
My companion and I are still getting along great. I love this guy. He is always finding something to laugh at, even when something kind of stinks. We invented a new game called cup ball. It is sort of a mix between lacross and ultimate frisbee, without all the hitting. We are going to play it today for P-day.
I really feel that I am growing myself everytime I teach someone, or truly study the scriptures. It helps to have a purpose in your study, so I would encourage you to always try to find something to learn from what you read, because it is there. Don't just read to read, really ponder the message the scriptures contain, and you will find that you enjoy them more and more.
Also I think that my prayers and improving immensly. I really am praying for specific things, and people, and it helps me to recognize the answers. When you ask specific questions, you get specific answers.
I got my new bike, its pretty sweet. I'll put up some pictures next time as I forgot my camera today. Also I'll put up a picture of our costumes for the ward party on friday. We were secret service agents. we have sunglasses and earphones and everything. it was sweet, we got a lot of compliments. Also I got my first letter this week. So that was awesome.
Thats about all for now. I'll write again next week. Keep me in your prayers and remember: Mosiah 2:17.
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