This week was amazing! I
have to say, it was definitely not what I expected, but it was amazing.
We taught some incredible people this week. We've been slowly
getting to know the ward and I have felt the Spirit testify of truth
frequently this week and deepen my understanding of doctrines.
So. To start of with. Leicester is really really
diverse. I LOVE it! We have met so many people from all around the world. There
are loads of Polish and African people we've talked to. We've
also seen and talked to quite a few chinese.
Some of the cool people we've found this week:
S5-
We found her GQ'ing and she expressed interest in deepening her
relationship with God. We set up the return appointment and she came! We
were over the moon because we'd been stood up for lessons over 10 times
already. She wasn't quite sure what to expect, but it was a really good
lesson. She was really open and honest with us and really trusted us.
We taught her twice this week and she came to church this Sunday!
She had a positive experience at church which was wonderful. I'm
excited to see how she continues to progress this upcoming week.
DJ- he is hilarious! He is from Kenya
originally but has been in the UK for 10 years. When we originally
stopped and talked to him he was a little drunk, but interested
nonetheless. We set up a return appointment with him. The first lesson
was memorable. He was drunk for that as well... but he seems to be
slowly changing. The last 2 times we have seen him he hasn't been
drunk. And he wasn't drunk when we came to church on Sunday
with us. He is a character!! He was reading the words to the Hymn "I Believe in Christ" before sacrament meeting started and he really liked
it. I know the spirit touched his heart this Sunday.
T6- We are unsure what religion T6 actually
is because he keeps on changing his mind, but he seems to have a past
(or ties) with Orthodox, Catholic and Rastafarian beliefs. When we
taught him the first lesson the Spirit was so strong! Especially
as we talked about Joseph Smith. We taught him twice this week. The
second lesson of the week was pretty interesting because his Rastafarian
nephew was there for it, and there was a shouting match that started in
the middle of the lesson between T6 and another resident at the
care home he lives in. Nothing too strange for me though- I spent a
year working at a care home, and anything goes haha. Needless to say, we
said another prayer to get the spirit back :) T6 is cool though,
and he definitely loves the Savior.
We also taught a Muslim man this week and had a very
interesting time. Basically we shared our message and he shared his. I
did learn a lot about Islam though. I don't think we'll be seeing much
of him, because he is very devoted to his beliefs, but it was a good
experience.
We have met some really really cool people this week
while finding and I am looking forward to meeting many of these people
and sharing the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with them. I
love leaving a conversation with someone on the street and feeling like I
was able to truly teach and testify and that they listened. It was
happened many times this week and I am grateful!
During my personal studies this week I have learned a lot about the Savior. Jesus is the
only begotten of the Father. This is an important doctrine which I know
to be true. He did live a perfect life here. He was subjected to
temptations, but he never gave in, he was rejected, but he was still
true to his Father. As it says in John 15, He is the vine, and we are the
branches. We can only produce fruit when our vine is Christ. He is the
living water.
During Zone meeting this week, the focus was on what
we can do to help our investigators be converted. The most important
things that they can do are come to church, read, understand and have
spiritual experiences in the scriptures and pray sincerely and fervently
to Heavenly Father. Daily! And we need to be mindful of our relationship to Him. He
is our Father! The same basics that help them be converted apply to us.
If we hope to truly be converted in the first place and then remain
converted we must be doing these things diligently throughout our life. I
have a testimony of this, I have already seen this help investigators
and I have also seen it help me be (and stay) converted. My challenge to
you this week is : If you are lacking in one of these areas, take steps
to be better! Kneel down and have that meaningful prayer to Heavenly
Father where you pour your heart out to him. Truly immerse yourself in
the scriptures, and make church a meaningful experience!
Now for some pictures:
A picture with new companion. She's from Utah (has moved around a lot within
Utah county). We're close to the same age, were in the same MTC group and she
it wonderful!
I love you much!!
Sister Roscher
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