This week we weren't able to set another baptismal date with
anyone BUT, one of our investigators moved his date up to November 29th! After talking with his brother
in law, who is a bishop, he decided that he shouldn't wait and if this is
something he wants, he should do it now instead of waiting and giving satan
more time to work on him. Also, he will have a bunch of family in time on that
day following Thanksgiving. We are SO excited for him! We were so surprised
too! Heavenly Father truly does reward us according to our diligence and
efforts. No matter what, if we keep pressing forward through the dark and the
light, we will be able to find our way out because the greatest guide of all,
even Jesus Christ himself is guiding us. :) As we keep trucking along and keep
trying, we WILL be blessed! I know that with all my heart. :)
Also, I got to
bless the sacrament for the first time in quite a while yesterday! It was
wonderful. :) Also, we got to take two of our investigators to a play at one of
the local stake centers called, "Book of Mormon Portraits." It was so
wonderful. :) Their testimonies of Christ and the Book of Mormon were inspiring
and Elder Abbot and I hope with all our hearts that the messages shared touched
our wonderful friend's hearts.
Also, just in case you were wondering, we
were fed like KINGS this week. My goodness...... it gets kinda crazy sometimes!
;) Also, I got to go on exchanges this week with my district leader! We got to
visit a couple people and got to teach a lesson to a wonderful woman. She isn't a member of the church but has a LOT of questions. We got
to teach her the Word of Wisdom and after that we got into a REALLY good
discussion. A big fear that she had and still has is that if she decides to
make the decision and be baptized and it turns out this really isn't the true
Church, what happens then? She is very sincere but at the same time, very
scared of dedicating herself to any church for the fear that it isn't the right
decision. It was so wonderful talking to her. :) She truly is an honest seeker
of truth and we were able to testify to her that Heavenly Father WILL help her.
He will never leave her in the dark without a way to contact him. Elder Solorio
(my district leader) shared an incredible story and I was able to bear
testimony of what was said. In the end, she agreed to pray and also go on a
church tour to familiarize herself with the church building and the environment
there. I wasn't able to go but I really hope it was an incredible experience
for her! It was an incredible opportunity to be able to sit in on that lesson,
feel the spirit and be a part of that.The spirit is so wonderful, so
powerful and God cares for all of us so
much. I hope and pray that as she continues her search and prays about what
Heavenly Father wants her to do that she will be enlightened and cared for. It
really was an incredible experience
other than that, we were able to teach
a lot of lessons this week, drive around a LOT and we had an incredible Sunday! Also, we got to teach a segment in Gospel Doctrine on Missionary
work. I ABSOLUTELY loved having that opportunity. It was fantastic to be able
to bear witness of the divinity and importance of this great work that our
Heavenly Father wants us all to be engaged in. :)
This place is wonderful! The
members are great, the area is beautiful, the opportunities are everywhere and
the spirit is strong. Even when I was struggling a little here and there with
being tired or being discouraged because nothing seemed to be going right,
Heavenly Father always came through. :) I know that this is God's work and it
always will be. In missionary work, there is not failure just the delay of
success. We are led by our Savior and with His guidance and help, we will NEVER
lose. :) That principle goes for everyone though! If we allow our Savior to lead
our lives and guide our hearts, we will always be heading in the right
direction. :) Overall, this week was incredible AND we found out that we are
staying in this area! Also, I'm no longer a new missionary! I am technically
done with the training program! ;) So that is pretty exciting but this whole
week has been exciting! And, we are looking forward to another exciting week!
Thank you so much for everything! I love you so much! I'm gonna make you proud
mom! :) I hope you have a great week!
Elder Merkley
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