8/11/14

This week was wonderful. Let me tell you a funny story first.

Once upon a time, my companion and I were walking down the street. We saw one of our less actives and an investigator of the other missionaries in our ward. So, of course we went to say hello. When we got there, they were talking to this old man. Somewhere around his 80s. He proposed to me. I told him I couldn't because I was a missionary. He told my I could just put apart a little time. Then he sang to us. We invited him to baptism and he accepted. But, Not sure if its with "real intention." Why do people keep proposing to me?!? I think its funny though.... But, the part that's special about this story is when he asked what church we were from and after we told him, he asked questions. We didn't answer them, the investigator and the less active did! It was special!

Also, this Saturday, we had a ward activity in the "undesirable" area. The area where nobody wants to go because they are poor and there is lots of drugs and danger. But, we had an activity there anyways to show them we care. We had 6 investigators, i don't know how many less actives, and a bunch of members. In total about 40. We played a bunch of games and then watched "the touch of the Masters hand" and then we ate food. It was so fun. Some of the activities were; the Oreo game, (where you have to move the Oreo down your face without touching it), a game with ties ( there are 2 ties. 1 you tie in 1 knot and untie it then pass it on and the other you tie 2 knots and pass it on. the person that gets stuck with both loses.) and other such games. The activity was a success! The next day at church, EVERYONE that went to the activity went to church. All of them!!! :D It was awesome!!

Saturday, were having a baptism!!!! :D I am so excited. It took a lot for *Maggie to prepare. (*change of name for security ;)) She used to be attending the Jehovah's witnesses and would compare everything to them. Now, she loves going to church, the scriptures, praying, everything! She is so excited. In the beginning it was really hard to teach her because shes a little bit slower. Shes kinda like teaching a small child. Some days it was really frustrating, but she has worked so hard and the Lord has definitely blessed her a lot. Its a lot easier for her to understand things now. Saturday is her baptism and its combined with the elders of anther ward. So, were going to do a musical number with all the 4 elders in that ward and the 4 hermanas in my ward! Hopefully it goes well.



Yesterday, we went looking for one referral. When we got to his house, we asked if *Bill lived there. He said yeah, that's me. We introduced our selves and he let us in. It took him sometime to figure out how we got his direction. Then he remembered two young men with ties. We gave him a book of Mormon and he was so excited to read it. He especially liked that we had the answers to a lot of his questions he has never found the answer too. He accepted a baptismal date. I think he could do well as a young men's president... Haha. But really, it feels like he has been prepared.



The other day we went to visit some of the recent converts, and we were going to teach baptism and confirmation to them. Then my companion tells them that they are going to teach us today. We gave them our scriptures and 5 minutes to prepare. It went so great!!! They loved it and want to do it again. My favorite was when we asked, "but is it ok if i am only baptized and not confirmed?" The young man said, "no, its like putting on your shirt but not your pants. You need both!" What a great example and super simple!



Other funny story time! The other day were went to teach this couple. The man is 85 the woman is 80. We invited them to be baptised and the woman said, "if my feet are still above the ground." Maybe that's not funny, but if you knew her, it is. 

 



Anyways, love you all and hope you have a wonderful week!! Remember God loves you! Remember who's going to win the final battle and which side you want to be on! Loves!!

Hermana Stanger