Hastening the Work

Oh my goodness.  The Lord is definitely hastening His work - especially here in Salisbury.  Unfortunately, we had a slight bump in the road this week since Sister Smart and I both got sick. (Or as they say here, "We were poorly this week.")  We had to take time to get some proper rest, but we're both just about back to normal now. :) 

Probably the best news of the week is the fact that Pam surprised us by coming to church!! It was the greatest thing to see her there! We are so happy for her and we know the Lord is very mindful of each and every one of His children.

On Monday we took an hour bus journey up to Tidworth for a dinner appointment and FHE with a family in the branch. On our way there, we started talking to a lady sitting just in front of us on the bus.  Her name was Yasmine.  We told her all about the Book of Mormon, and Joseph Smith's First Vision.  She asked me, "So how can I get one of these books? Where can I buy it?!" I said, "Oh, you can have this one!" :) She was so happy. She went on to tell us that she had been fasting and she didn't think it was a coincidence that we started talking to her. She told us how she would love to come to church and would be able to come this week! We were so excited! Not only was she prepared to accept the gospel, just as we were coming into Tidworth, whilst talking with her, we got a phone call from the member that he would have to cancel for the night. Had he called and let us know any earlier, we wouldn't have been on that bus journey to talk with Yasmine. The Lord works in mysterious ways.  I'm so grateful we were able to meet her and that Heavenly Father continues to put people in our path to help and teach.

Scripture of the week: "6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver." 2 Corn. 9:6-7

Spring has sprung! :)