I could also title this "Suffer the little children to come unto me." Read on to find out why.
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| Five miracles and counting... |
So this week
(Oh, Hi everybody!): Our zone’s goal was
to have 7 miracles be baptized, and while as a zone, we didn’t have seven
miracle baptisms, Elder Lucas and I did have 7 miracles happen in
#1 – We are
teaching a woman who just two weeks ago said (I’m translating into English): “Okay,
Elders, you’re great and I like what you’re teaching me. But just to be clear, I am not going to be baptized, understand?” So what did we do? We planned a special lesson on baptism
(teaching that Jesus was baptized, He showed us the way, etc). And you know what? When I invited her to be baptized she said yes
– that she wanted a change for the better in her life and it felt like the
right thing to do. Wow.
#2 – Elder Lucas and I are strengthened beyond
our capacity. Who would have thought
that an American gringo and an Argentine newby – both learning Portuguese –
would be doing the Lord’s work together in Brazil?! Life is so good.
#3 and #4 – We’ve been teaching two families: “Family A”
and “Family B.” Daughters in both families wanted to be baptized, but Mom A and
Mom B were both apprehensive about it. We
had the baptismal interview with Girl A, and found her to be completely ready,
but her mom declined permission, saying no, she would not approve (which is her
right, and the Church respects parents’ wishes). As we explained the concept of baptism, the
mother’s heart softened and she decided to sign the permission form after all. Mom B supported her daughter in her choice,
and also signed the permission form. So…both
young ladies were baptized this last Saturday.
3 Nephi 11: 37-38: And again I say unto you, ye must repent, and become as a little child, and be baptized in my name, or ye can in nowise receive these things. And again, I say unto you, ye must repent, and be baptized in my name, and become as a little child, or ye can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God.
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#6 – We were walking down the street close to the
church, and this man on crutches came up to us…(well, actually he staggered up
to us because he had been drinking). He
asked us if we had any money because he was hungry. We couldn’t give him any money, but we told
him that if he’d wait we would get him some food. We ran to the church and were looking for
someone who might be able to help, when lo and behold, we found a giant platter
of tuna sandwiches! In the church!
(Insert heavenly voices here :D !!)
Elder Lucas and I took a few back to the man. Isn’t that awesome?! The Lord provides in unexpected ways.
#7 – Repentance.
It is such a humbling experience to see the miracle of true repentance
as it transforms the lives of people.
Christ lives and He loves us so much.
We can change our lives for the better though faith in Him, and a
sincere desire to come closer to Him. The
church I represent isn’t just another good church, I testify that this is THE
Church of Jesus Christ – the one He organized and ordained.
I love you
all. Share your testimonies.
Until next
week, with all my love, Elder David Bean
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