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.
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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
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