Sister's note: I don't know what happened to the text in this post! I just copy and paste from Russell's emails and this one was this way in the email and I don't know how to fix it. Sorry!
Dang it, we lost another investigator! He's my second person that I have lost to Las Vegas Metro Police Department!
Dang it, we lost another investigator! He's my second person that I have lost to Las Vegas Metro Police Department!
This week has gone so great, and we had our baptism. I will send a picture next week! The girl that got baptized, her name is S. She has been meeting with the missionaries since December, and she wanted to get baptized around the beginning of the year. Since Janurary she has had 5 baptismal dates that all fell through, but last week her mother signed the baptismal record and Saturday she was baptized. Her baptism was a great experience and the spirit was really strong. I love those experiences when "time touches eternity."
We also have another girl who is set for baptism. Her boyfriend is a member and we have had the awesome opportunity to teach her in their home and to share the gospel with her. Her mom is going to start coming to the lessons (which is awesome!!!) We were talking to her the other day about what we could share with her mom and she got worked up about having to review one of the lessons because she thought it might slow her down in being prepared for her baptism. I love the devotion of those who are truly becoming converted to the restored gospel.
Another person we are teaching is a single mom whose boyfriend is a less active member. She accidently sent him a text and said something about with the missionaries, and he kinda took that bad. She could use your prayers. But in our appointment the next day, we asked her if she came to know the church was true if she would be baptized. She said she would. I love how the gospel can bless the lives of those who embrace it.
We have had a lot of success in working with the members of the wards here. What President Hinckley taught is no doubt true, "Many of us look upon missionary work as simply tracting. Everyone who is familiar with the work knows there is a better way. That way is through the members of the Church." Family, have you told the missionaries they can teach in your home? Have you told them you will go to lessons with them when you are available? If you haven't, I pray that you will. If you help with the missionary work, it blesses the lives of those that are being taught, but it will bless your life to.
I love you all and I really hope that ya'll have a wonderful day and week!
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