Guess what?
Gueeeees whaaaa-aaat!?!
We've got two investigators with baptismal dates!!!
Not even the ones we were expecting, either. This woman had been taught the lessons before, but had copped out just before baptism, saying she felt the missioneros had been putting too much pressure on her. We had taught her daughter (age 10) once before... I forget what. Anyway, the two of them were both at home for the holiday on Monday. We were planning on teaching about prayer, and the relationship between God and man. Instead, we ended up discussing a pamphlet I had left with them on a "whim". We essentially ended up teaching lesson 2 (plan of salvation) and explaining how the first principles and ordinances of the gospel fit into this. Towards the end, I was having an overwhelming feeling like I should ask them to be baptized. Of course, if it weren't for the visual aids Hermana was using, I wouldn't be able to follow the conversation. So as I begin looking for an opening, and trying to figure out how to parse the commitment, Hermana asks (pointing to the list of principles and ordinances) "How many of these have you done?"
The daughter looks at the list, and struggling with her limited ability to read Spanish, acknowledges that she has faith and has repented. She then points to the third step, looks at her mom and says (in English) "Well, Mom, we haven't been baptized yet.”
I had to keep myself from jumping up and down. We then very quietly handed them a calendar (even though we both could have exploded) and asked them when might be best for that. They were initially thinking end of February, but then (with no prompting from us at all) moved it back to the end of January!
We ended the lesson, and got outside. Hermana looks at me briefly, and says, "What Just happened in there?" We restrained further comments till we got to the car, and just laughed and laughed.
Hermana says we've been seeing miracles since I've come. Passive members are all of a sudden being active; we're teaching large groups of extended family, including children. We've knocked into two more likely investigators (and you know how profitable knocking usually is) and have made major headway with others.
Um, everything else has been shoved out the back of my head because of this awesomeness.
Oh, we went to downtown Gilberts the other day. I think there was a grand total of 25 houses (Ignoring the large townhouse community that we couldn't even park in.) and I think we got them all. No Hispanics, but a couple referrals for the Elders.
Got the gift card from David.
Ah... I would ask that you refrain from sending chocolate until say, July. We have too much as it is.
I hope y'all are working on your family mission plans. I know we're not exactly social butterflies, but every little reference helps.
Viendo milagros en este dia, por medio del Espiritu Santo: su hija,
Hermana Maren M Jones.
Not even the ones we were expecting, either. This woman had been taught the lessons before, but had copped out just before baptism, saying she felt the missioneros had been putting too much pressure on her. We had taught her daughter (age 10) once before... I forget what. Anyway, the two of them were both at home for the holiday on Monday. We were planning on teaching about prayer, and the relationship between God and man. Instead, we ended up discussing a pamphlet I had left with them on a "whim". We essentially ended up teaching lesson 2 (plan of salvation) and explaining how the first principles and ordinances of the gospel fit into this. Towards the end, I was having an overwhelming feeling like I should ask them to be baptized. Of course, if it weren't for the visual aids Hermana was using, I wouldn't be able to follow the conversation. So as I begin looking for an opening, and trying to figure out how to parse the commitment, Hermana asks (pointing to the list of principles and ordinances) "How many of these have you done?"
The daughter looks at the list, and struggling with her limited ability to read Spanish, acknowledges that she has faith and has repented. She then points to the third step, looks at her mom and says (in English) "Well, Mom, we haven't been baptized yet.”
I had to keep myself from jumping up and down. We then very quietly handed them a calendar (even though we both could have exploded) and asked them when might be best for that. They were initially thinking end of February, but then (with no prompting from us at all) moved it back to the end of January!
We ended the lesson, and got outside. Hermana looks at me briefly, and says, "What Just happened in there?" We restrained further comments till we got to the car, and just laughed and laughed.
Hermana says we've been seeing miracles since I've come. Passive members are all of a sudden being active; we're teaching large groups of extended family, including children. We've knocked into two more likely investigators (and you know how profitable knocking usually is) and have made major headway with others.
Um, everything else has been shoved out the back of my head because of this awesomeness.
Oh, we went to downtown Gilberts the other day. I think there was a grand total of 25 houses (Ignoring the large townhouse community that we couldn't even park in.) and I think we got them all. No Hispanics, but a couple referrals for the Elders.
Got the gift card from David.
Ah... I would ask that you refrain from sending chocolate until say, July. We have too much as it is.
I hope y'all are working on your family mission plans. I know we're not exactly social butterflies, but every little reference helps.
Viendo milagros en este dia, por medio del Espiritu Santo: su hija,
Hermana Maren M Jones.
