Family!
I don't have
a lot of time, so I will try to get to the nitty gritty and share all the
wonderful experiences we had this past week. Sister Harrison and I had a really
neat miracle this past week that I will share. We were visiting a former investigator
when we saw a lady loading some things into her car down and across the street.
We asked her if she needed help and she proceeded to tell us that her daughter
was moving to Washington and she could use some help lifting a heavy dresser.
We called the Elders and they came right away to help out. Go elders. We helped
move some other things and had the opportunity to talk to them about what we do
as missionaries, how we get called, etc. They were so intrigued about the idea
of having a modern day prophet. After we finished, they offered us water and we
all sat down together... the conversation naturally led into the restoration
and as we taught, the spirit was working in them. Michelle has been to a
baptism, and serves alongside the missionaries at the food bank in the area
where she lives. (Bakersfield).. She is looking for a church and has so many
questions. She has definitely been prepared! We gave Michelle and Cassandra
copies of The Book of Mormon and invited them to read and pray about it.. It
was so neat to see the result that came from following the spirit, talking to
everyone, and serving. First observe, than serve... miracles happen :)
I went to
Santa Maria with Sister Hunsaker for my exchange. We had a blast and she taught
me so much! She likes to work and she is so good at listening.. listening to
both the investigator and the spirit. I'm excited for my exchange with sister
Brown this week :) It will be fun to be companions for the day and see how much
we've both learned in these past 6 months.
We had the
wonderful blessing of having a mission conference with Elder Grow of the 70
this past week! I loved every minute of it and learned so much. He has so much
energy and loves the Lord and his work! He really focused on the importance of
always finding.. It's so easy to fall into the trap of focusing on one golden,
progressing investigator. We should always, always be finding and reaching as
many of His children as we can. We are missionaries 24.7 and need to open our
mouths at ALL times. It was cool because on the way back, we had to stop to
fill up on gas. We started up a conversation with a man at the gas station and
it turns out, he has a copy of The Book of Mormon and loves learning! He's read
bits and pieces, but his wife is a devote catholic and wants nothing to do with
the Church. It was simple, but we testified of the power and impact reading the
Book of Mormon could have on his faith and his family. We encouraged him to
give the missionaries a call and he committed to do it. It's the small and
simple things!
Elder Grow
also focused the conference on goal setting and planning.. we should make no
small plans! We see miracles as we take away the limits and trust in the Lord..
(I'll share more of what I learned next week. I'm out of time :)
The work is hastening!
Sister James
6-22-15
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