The Book of Norman's Huhnnny!

Hey y'all!

I hope this week has treated y'all fine! It certainly was a busy one for Sister Jensen and I.  Still loaded with lots of opposition, but that is only because we had a lot of success this week.  So all is well. :) 

Tuesday started  out with a very inspired personal study.  I was looking over our plans for the day and decided to study for a few former investigators we were going to be seeing. I got stuck on the Book of Mormon.  It was pretty wonderful. President Benson talked a lot about how the Book of Mormon is the Keystone to our Religion.  Here are some quotes that I absolutely LOVED!   

“We have not been using the Book of Mormon as we should. Our homes are not as strong unless we are using it to bring our children to Christ. Our families maybe corrupted by worldly trends and teachings unless we know how to use the book to expose and combat falsehoods. … Our missionaries are not as effective unless they are [teaching] with it. Social, ethical,cultural, or educational converts will not survive under the heat of the day unless their taproots go down to the fullness of the gospel which the Book of Mormon contains. Our Church classes are not as Spirit-filled unless we hold it up as a standard.”
“I bless you with increased understanding of the Book of Mormon. I promise you that from this moment forward, if we will daily sup from its pages and abide by its precepts, God will pour out upon each child of Zion and the Church a blessing hitherto unknown—and we will plead to the Lord that He will begin to lift the condemnation—the scourge and judgment. Of this I bear solemn witness.”8 

After our amazing studies, Sister Jensen, Sister Porter, Sister Jenkins, and I headed out to District meeting. It was really good, and we heard a lot of what Sister Jensen and I needed specifically.  Heavenly Father was very aware of us on Tuesday.  We had an awesome lesson with these three ladies that i just happened to study for.  They were really interested in the Book of Mormon.  But one of the ladies, Gloria, called it the "Book of Norman"  the whole time.  She would end all of her sentences with " Huhnny " haha :) it was fabulous!! It was a powerful lesson on the Book of Mormon.  They are excited for us to come back and teach them more! 

So the miracle of the entire week happened Tuesday evening.  So rewind to last Sunday...We went to go contact a head quarter referral that wanted a free bible.  She wasn't home, but her next door neighbor was and heard us knocking.  She came out to see who it was.  We introduced ourselves and asked her name.  Her name is Marcy... So cute.  We asked her if we could come by and share a message about Jesus Christ with her sometime, and she said YES!!! Blessings. So fast forward back to Tuesday evening.  We went to see Marcy. We get there and it was just slightly awkward... how is it not awkward to come into a person's house that you dont really know and start teaching them.. anyways, we start talking about the plan of salvation.  The spirit was just so strong.  I dont even have words to describe how powerful it was.  Sister Jensen and I were just testifying the whole time of God's Love for Marcy.  We introduced her to the Book of Mormon.  She LOVED it.  We read Moroni 10:3-5 with her and she was just so overcome with the spirit, she had to step out of the room to compose herself.  While she was in the other room, i turned to sister Jensen, and said, she needs to be baptized.  We committed her that night to follow the example of our savior Jesus Christ by being baptized, and guess what?! She said YES!  We set a date with her right then!  It was awesome!  She is so excited to be baptized, and come to church.  Earlier in that lesson, she was telling us how she has been praying for someone to help her come to church.  We were the answer to her prayers!  

I know that Heavenly Father is so aware of all of His children.  I know without a doubt that he knows Marcy and that we were led to her.  She is an amazing woman, and I cannot wait to see her progress in the Gospel.  We were led to so many other prepared people this week. We gained 7 new investigators for the week.  They are all prepared in their own way. Its so great!  

Saturday we ate dinner at Sister Finney's house.  We got there, and she had a friend come over for dinner as well.  As we were all talking, we just start asking missionary questions, because, you know.. we are missionaries :)  We "axed" him the questions of the soul... Where did we come from, why are we here, and where are we going?  I felt like the missionary in "The Best Two Years."  But Chris had all the same beliefs as the Plan of Salvation, just put into different terms.  So we talked a little more with him and invited him to come to church with sister Finney next week.  We have an appointment with him next week.  We are so excited!!!  

Things are really happening here in Sweet Home Alabama.  I absolutely LOVE this place!!  The people here are so ready to hear the Restored Gospel.  I am also so blessed with a fabulous companion.  She is so patient and loving, and i learn from her every day!!  LOVE IT!  

Yall have a blessed week!  

     

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