Firstly, I CANNOT believe we're getting towards the end of July. I feel like I blinked and missed a month.
The
work was pretty tough this week, we did loads and loads of finding, and
didn't see a whole lot from it in contact information or appointments.
There were a couple people that will hopefully turn into something this
week though.
However, a few exciting things did happen.
We
had a first lesson with this man named Nn, he's African, and the
drummer at his church. We were pretty excited that the appointment held
and then to start off he basically said 'I believe your message is a good
one, and I want to hear it' and that he wants to do more for the cause
of Christ. The great news? The restored Gospel is perfect for that.
There is plenty of work to be done. And we need more laborers in the vineyard!
I was touched this week by multiple families we had dinner appointments with, one of which was also for home evening. As we
gathered together for the lesson, I felt in a very real sense, the
power, peace and protection that comes as we worship together as a
family, and build one another. There is a difference between families
that do and families that don't, and you can feel it! In a world that has
so many stones to throw as families, this is one way we can stop it
from breaking the walls of our families down.
Another funny/cool experience: We had a full day of
finding on Tuesday, and one of the first people we talked to was a VERY
catholic man who promptly told us we needed to do our research and
realize how true and incredible the Catholic church is. His claim was
that despite all of the things it has gone through, including the
sale of indulgences etc., the fact that it is still here shows how true
it is. He shook his head in sorrow, and said, 'I feel bad for people
like you that are so mislead.' We did our best to testify of Jesus
Christ's church Restored on the earth today, but he just wasn't
listening. I suppose it would have been different at the beginning of
the mission, but at the close of our coversation with him I felt 2
things. 1) sadness that the truth had stared him in the face and he had been unwilling to even listen to it. Much less, act upon it.
2) a great joy that came from sharing the gospel, and testifying.
And also happiness that through careful study and many spiritual
experiences I know what the truth is!! Just one of those random
powerful learning moments as a missionary.
This week I played for the first time a uniquely British game called Rounders. It's like their equivalent of baseball,
but there are some different rules and other slight differences. For instance,
the pitcher is called the bowler. and the scores are based on how fast
you get around. It was fun. Relief Society vs. Young Women, and Relief
Society won! I've included a picture of the trohpy we won haha
I have a testimony that Heavenly Father hears and
answers our prayers of faith. There have been several times this week
where I have prayed for something specific and have recieved the
specific answer to that prayer, through someones actions, through a
thought in my mind or through studying the scriptures and latter-day
revelation. He will always answer, we just need to pray in faith and
then go to work!
Keep the Faith! It will bless your life!
Sister Roscher
P.S. I just got word from Sister Appleby, who got word
from her last companion in Swindon that G is getting baptized on August 2nd!! I've continued to hear word from Sister Appleby about how he's
doing since she was still there for the last 3 months and working
with him, and he has been slowly progressing since March when we
started meeting with him. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just thought you'd like to know.
And, as far as I've heard all the Westcotes investigators are still progressing! Hoping to hear of their baptisms soon.
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