Well this week has been amazing! So much has happened, and we've experienced some special miracles! First, I wanted to mention that Carly is planning to be baptized on the 5th of July! We're so excited for her! She is truly amazing and full of faith and love for the gospel. We love her and feel so privileged and blessed to teach her.
Good times at Stonehenge. :)
Second, we met this wonderful old man about a week ago named Bryan. We were walking through the Brown Street Parking Lot as we always do on our way to town and a sad-looking man sat in front of us on his walker. We started talking with him and found out that he had suffered 2 strokes and that he was alone here in Salisbury since his wife had left him and gone to London. He told us how awful he felt about life and the circumstances he was in. As we talked with him, we testified of the power of the Atonement and how the gospel of Jesus Christ can help us through any trial or challenge we come across. We explained how he could feel of this power and receive happiness and hope by reading the Book of Mormon. He took a copy and agreed to meet us again. Before we left, we said a prayer that his wife would contact him soon and that his health would improve. In two days time, we met him where we promised and he looked like a completely different person! He seemed to be feeling much better and he told us how his wife had actually contacted him!! He's now planning to move to London with her. He promised to call us and let us know when he was moving and how we could help. Although we haven't seen him since, this was a witness to me that Heavenly Father is mindful of every one of His children. Although our encounter with him was short and sweet, the Spirit was there and we know that God answered our simple prayer in the parking lot to help Bryan. I'm sure one day he'll fully accept the restored gospel and I'll be glad to have helped him along his way.
Third, we met with Peter & Esther...again. About 2 months ago, when Sister Smart was in the area we street contacted Peter and gave him a Book of Mormon and set up a return appointment. Unfortunately, he called to cancel and told us we'd have to reschedule for another time. We tried but had no success in contacting him. So then about 2 weeks ago, whilst Sister Nelson and I were on our way to church, a sweet lady from the Philippines smiled and said hello to us. We stopped to talk and she told us we could come to her home sometime. As she proceeded to give us her address, I realized it was the exact same one that Peter had given me 2 months ago. I said, "Wait, do you know Peter?!" And she said, "Peter's my husband." I was shocked!! She then recalled that Peter had told her about us and the book we gave him (The Book or Mormon.) I couldn't believe it. We tried to set a return appointment, but it didn't end up working out and I was so disappointed. Randomly on Saturday we were in the area near their home and decided to knock on their door. To our surprise, both of them were home and invited us in! We taught them a little bit more about the Book of Mormon and they expressed how they wanted to come to church with us this week if we could just find them a lift. Check, no problem! We were so happy to have met them again and I'm grateful for the patience and help Heavenly Father gives us to bring the gospel to those who are prepared! We'll be seeing them again on Saturday!
Scripture of the week: "Thus God has provided a means that man, through faith, might work mighty miracles; therefore he becometh a great benefit to his fellow beings" -Mosiah 8:18
Good times at Stonehenge. :)
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