This has probably been one of my busiest teaching weeks of my whole mission. NO COMPLAINTS. Oh my goodness it was so much fun. We literally had to run from each appointment to the car and speed away to make it to the next. It has been positively exhausting in the best way.
Things are going great with Joy. She is still on date for baptism and she came to church again yesterday. Its always interesting having investigators at church for fast and testimony meeting. You never really know what is going to happen and who is going to say what. Its like a terrifying surprise. Some testimony meetings are exactly what the person needs to hear....others...not so much. For instance... once upon a time we were teaching someone and he decided to show up to church for the first time on a fast and testimony meeting. We sat with him eager for him to take the sacrament for the first time. The spirit was strong, all was well, we had made it through more than half of the meeting and everything was working in our favor. Thats when things changed. An older gentlemen approached the stand and began to give a 20 minute talk on polygamy and why we should bring it back. Throughout the entire talk we simply leaned over to him and whispered "We dont do that"...."We actually don't do that either"....."So...how was your week haha?".
It was so embarrassing. Eventually the meeting ended and we had no clue what to say to him. He stood up, shook our hands, and said "Ill be back next week". We had no clue what that meant but we went with it. Time travels on and I am transferred. I see an old companion and transfers and I ask how this investigator was doing. Turns out, he found the true church, he was baptized, currently holds the priesthood, and is raising his family in this Gospel. My mouth dropped. What was said next is what made me cry. God is so good. I was informed that his turning point in conversion was that first testimony meeting. As that older gentlemen was giving his testimony the spirit whispered to our investigator that the church was true and that it held imperfect people. I know God prepares his people and that nothing will stand in Gods way. I love being a missionary.
We had so much fun last night with Ryan oh my goodness I love her. Last night we skyped her and somehow we got onto the topic of pancakes. Moral of the story is we were like "Hey we are gonna go make pancakes, can we bring them over to your house and read the scriptures with you?" and she said yes. SO we made pancakes last night at like 8 and went to her house and ate them with her. We had a great lesson over the scriptures and she is progressing quite nicely. The scriptures make a huge difference in someone. It isn't hard to decide and see if someone is reading the scriptures. Their whole countenance changes.
We met with an awesome lady this week. Her name is Jermarilyn. She went to her friends baptism and felt an overwhelming spirit. She wanted to meet with us and come to church with us. We met with her for the first time and all went well. The spirit was strong and we knew she was feeling it.
Things are also going well with Christine. We are super excited to have her watch conference. We think it will be a huge blessing to her and it will answer a lot of her questions. She decided that the reason she isnt praying is because she is scared to receive her answer. So we are working with her on that. I personally believe that she knows this is where she needs to be but isnt ready to make the change.
GREG GOT THE PRIESTHOOD YESTERDAY! We are so proud of him. The next step with him is the temple and we are super super excited to go with him. Greg has such an amazing testimony and it has been great to see him grow.
Well everyone. I hope Y'all enjoy conference this week. There will be some incredible changes that will come forth. Be prepared haha. I am thankful for the prophet and his inspiration.
Love Y'all,
Sister Gray
Pictures!
Us eating a brisket quesadilla.... Thanks grandma! :)
Sorry we don't take too many pictures here:(
Love y'all!
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