Favorite Scripture

Favorite Scripture
Alma 42:31 And now, O my son, ye are called of God to preach the word unto this people. And now, my son, go thy way, declare the word with truth and soberness, that thou mayest bring souls unto repentance, that the great plan of mercy may have claim upon them. And may God grant unto you even according to my words. Amen.

~Returning with Honor~ Elder Wood is coming home!

Sweetness!

Sweetness!
Africa's future 'is with the children'

Missionaries

Missionaries
Barbed wire....again!

Preparation Day!

Preparation Day!



Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Mom, I just wanted to share an experience from the week! There's something that probably every single missionary in the history of the church has dreamed of and that is teaching and baptizing a big family. I have not had the opportunity to teach a family as of yet, at least not entirely. So, since the transfer began a couple weeks ago I have been praying that the Lord would guide us to a family to teach; I have another testimony that the Lord answers prayers. We recieved a referral from the elders in Wellington about a young woman that had joined in a lesson. So this last Monday we had the impression from the Holy Ghost; we know now to go and contact her. We don't teach single sisters without another male present so in going there we really hadn't planned on sitting down because we didn't know if there would be another person there to join us in the lesson who is a male. Upon arriving at the house we met an older gentlemen reading his bible, the young woman that we had gone there for was smiling and waving at us, she brought two chairs out and it's as if my companion and I both knew that it was for this man that we came, we started asking about his family and his religious background and the rest and come to find out this is a family. A mother and father with 3 children all over 20 years old they loved the message that we shared about the restoration, we gave them the Book Of Mormon and invited them to read and pray. They have already been doing so, and also the mom and dad visited us yesterday at church. -answered prayers- Although I do not know if they will be ready to baptize before I leave, I still know that the Lord has answered my prayers and is aware and hears each and every plea we offer up to him. I love you all. Love your son, Elder Wood