Yeah, I don't think that anymore.
When
I got it we were waiting for a member so we could have dinner and a
lesson and since we live in the same complex we decided to check the
mail.
Hermana Lewis
handed me a letter and it was from the mission so I assumed it was a
media referral or something. I also had a lot of things on my mind so I
wasn't even thinking that it could've been my bell lap letter!
I
was in the middle of saying something to Hermana Lewis when I ripped
the letter open and realized what it was and well, I had an interesting
reaction.
Hermana Lewis
was so confused because I just gasped and shoved the letter back in the
envelope and kept saying, "No, no, no, no!"
I
had all of these different feelings and I didn't even have time to
compose myself or anything because we were about to have a lesson. So I
shoved the letter in my purse and went to work!
Then
at the end of the day when I could actually read it I didn't want to. I
was in denial pretending that if I didn't read it I still had more
time.
Also more big
news is that today is transfers and Hermana Lewis and I will be staying
together here in Auburn! I am so happy! :) I love the members so much I
might even move up here one day!
We don't have very many progressing investigators at the moment so we need to really work hard to find new people.
We
passed off our investigator, Esteban, to the Elders the other day. It
was so sad but since he is a man and we aren't teaching the whole family
at this point the Elders need to teach him. Hermana Lewis and I were
very sad and we gave the Elders all of the advice that we could think of
so they could more easily pick up where we left off. Esteban came to
the first hour of church this past Sunday, which is the Gospel
Principles class but then he had to leave. Hopefully he will keep
progressing and find the truth that he is looking for.
Our
other family that we have been teaching are planning on coming to
church for the second time this Sunday! Their daughter Cecilia also said
she wanted to invite her friend so that he could translate for her in
her classes! We haven't been able to teach the husband, Rojelio, very
much because he is always working but I'm excited to help this family
progress towards baptism and the temple!
This past Saturday Hermana Lewis and I had the opportunity to go to two baptisms! :)
The
first was at 3pm and it was for Rebecca and her daughters Atong and
Ajok. They are the family that I got to know and teach while I was
serving in the White River ward. :) It was so great to see them be
baptized! Sister Walker was also able to go to the baptism so I was able
to see her!! :)
The
second baptism was at 7pm and it was for a young man that will be
attending the Young Single Adult Ward. Esteban came to that baptism so
that was great!
This week I read some scriptures I really liked!
They
are 3 Nephi 6:18 "Now they did not sin ignorantly, for they knew the
will of God concerning them, for it had been taught unto them; therefore
they did willfully rebel against God." This is such an important
warning for us! We should always willingly follow God and if it's
difficult to do we need to pray for a change of heart!
And
also, D&C 18:45 "Wherefore, the blessings which I give unto you are
above all things." This is such an amazing promise that we can't even
fully understand right now! :)
Also
the scripture that the whole mission is ponderizing this week is 2
Nephi 9:23 and it says "And he commandeth all men that they must repent,
and be baptized in his name, having perfect faith in the Holy One of
Israel, or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God."
Bringing
people to the knowledge and truth of the gospel is the most important
work because it's the work of salvation. :) I am so grateful for my
loving Heavenly Father and for my Savior Jesus Christ that love me
unconditionally and help me learn and grow.
Love you all!
Hermana Soliz
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