Hello everyone!
SO it has been quite the week! Wednesday sister Eadie and I went to volunteer at the food pantry in Racine. As we were having lunch (the best sandwiches according to Brother Briggs...because he made them) we got a call from the assistants (missionary leaders). They told us that sister Eadie was getting TRANSFERRED to Waukesha! And I was getting a new companion. AND they wanted us at stake center asap. WE both freaked out. I was sooo sad to leave my companion! Sister Eadie hates packing....and it took us a good 3 hours. But we finally got ALL her stuff into our car and headed out. She had no time to say goodbye to everyone which was really hard. My new companion is sister Gorder. I actually have served in her zone before so we know each other! That was a pleasant surprise. She is awesome! We are both short together. :) It will be a good change. I think it will help the area to change things up.
MIRACLE of the week: So we have been inviting the people we're teaching to come to church. And many told us they'd actually come once the time changes to 1 (we had 9 am before). SO we were expecting quite a few people. But one by one things happened and we weren't sure who was even coming. So church started and only Javier was there. But midway through sacrament Oliver and his whole family showed up! His dad is a member of the church but his mom is not. He has 3 brother as well. They haven't been to church is a looooong time! We were so excited. Then Ethia and her whole family showed up as well! She is so sweet and has 4 kids. Their grandpa also came! It was a miracle. This is the family that was very unsure if they should come to church. The father is very protective of his family and wanted to make sure that this was the right decision for them. He prayed about going to church and told us a few weeks ago that it wasn't for them. We had a lesson last week and were able to talk to him about his beliefs. We helped him realize that it is similar to ours! Because we took that time to listen, we gained his trust and they committed to coming to church! Miracle really do happen.
Funny things: Brother Briggs and I have been having an on going war. I can't remember if I already told you this? But he went out and bought a nerf gun! So when sister Eadie was here we both were against him haha. So funny.
Sister Gorder hit her 9th month mark this week, so we went to Panera to celebrate. Man I love that place.
We had a lesson with Felicia! She's awesome. I love how much she loves the gospel already. Once we start teaching her the Spirit seems to fill the room. She gets much happier once we get there. She is dealing with a few rough things, but she really really wants to find the right path for her and her son. He is SO cute. Cummani (sp?).
These past couple of transfers with sister Eadie have taught me a lot. I am reminded about how central Jesus Christ isin the gospel and this work of spreading the gospel. There is no way I could do this on my own. Our message that we strive to share is of love.
Alma 33:22-23
22 If so, wo shall come upon you; but if not so, then cast about your eyes and begin to believe in the Son of God, that he will come to redeem his people, and that he shall suffer and die to atone for their sins; and that he shall rise again from the dead, which shall bring to pass the resurrection, that all men shall stand before him, to be judged at the last and judgment day, according to their works.
23 And now, my brethren, I desire that ye shall plant this word in your hearts, and as it beginneth to swell even so nourish it by your faith. And behold, it will become a tree, springing up in you unto everlasting life. And then may God grant unto you that your burdens may be light, through the joy of his Son. And even all this can ye do if ye will. Amen.
When we nurture the knowledge of Christ in our hearts is causes us to act in faith. I am learning that faith in Him casts out all fear. I hope that we can do all we can to nurture that faith in Him.
Love you all!!!
Sister Johns
PS so it's been rather cold here for the past while--like negative and teens. But today is warmed up! It's almost 40! Blessings!
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