First things first:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM! J Sure love you, and I’m so grateful for you,
your example, your support and love.
Hope you had a fantastic day!
Second things second:
I was baptized twelve years ago on the same day as my mom’s b-day. J It was cool talking with our investigators
about what my baptism was like and how special it was. I remember so much about that day from so
long ago.
Our district leader has challenged us to invite someone to
be baptized every day, and that has helped us keep our focus and purpose in
mine: share more about this special
ordinance/covenant which Jesus showed us by His example and Word is a
commandment.
Elder Nielsen baptized a woman this week, and she has a
miracle story that is super cool! She
had been investigating the church for about a year, and had never felt like it
was her time to get baptized. She and
the missionaries had been praying that she would be able to find work, which
she found, but worked on Sundays. Elder
Nielsen and I challenged her to find a job where she didn’t have to work on
Sundays. So, one day last week, she left
her house to go our and find a new job…which she found! She showed her faith, and that same day she
found a job that was better than the first, and that didn’t required her to
work on the Sabbath. J I believe in
miracles! And it gets better! As she was riding the bus home after finding
the new job, she said a prayer to thank God, and as she opened her eyes, she
saw us, the Elders, walking down the street.
She felt a strong prompting that she should move forward with baptism,
and the next day, asked us if she
could be baptized!!! We were like, “Wha--at? Are you serious?” And then we realized her faith and God’s hand
in both her new job and her decision to be baptized. Wow –very powerful, and so
cool.
Know what else is cool?
Getting letters from my family, Maren (good luck in the MTC!) Sister
Olivia, Bao. Ashley M, Seth M, Aunt Jody, cousin Will and my wonderful Grandma. Thanks, too, for two packages from the best
mom in the world! A new Preach My Gospel, some candy and muffin
mixes definitely made this missionary feel loved. And seriously, guys - all of you people writing - you’re so great! Your letters really keep the spirits up. The
love is real. J
So…we have an investigator who owns a restaurant, and he’s
going to invite all his employees to listen to our lessons! How cool!
I accept. J
We also had interviews with President Martins a few days ago. Our time was scheduled for 11:00 am, but we
didn’t get to meet with him until 5:00 pm.
Ha – six hours waiting in the same chair for two minutes speaking with
him! Baha—but I got to know the other
members of my zone really well.
So…to wrap it up: The
work is super good! The ward is starting
to get really involved, and we’re teaching a lot of people with potential to
move forward in accepting the Gospel. As missionaries we are called to find and
teach people who want to come closer to Christ.
It is a little sad that not everyone progresses to that point, but all
of Father’s children are under His care and watchful eye. In general, Nova Granada is progressing super
well. It’s exciting to see the momentum of this “stone cut out of a mountain”
as it begins to roll forth. J
Hey, I sure love and miss you all. Be good.
Search for opportunities to sever, to be better, to grow. Until next week, Love, Elder David Bean
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