1. There was a baptism in the branch, not ours, but it was still a baptism and it was great. It was a less active father who came back and was able to baptize all three of his kids. It was an amazing experience, the branch showed up and showed a lot of love and support to all the kids and there was a very strong spirit there. It was great, the next day he gave a talk and told all about the experience and how the night he baptized his kids he cried himself to sleep because he was so happy! And if you were ever to see this guy you would never guess it; he is a big tough guy that would never do something like that! It's awesome the gospel can make the toughest men into big ole softies!
2. D'anne Taylor is a lady we met with last week who had her crazy boyfriend there and that was an interesting experience. But this time we met again and the boyfriend was there again with her but he was a lot better this time. He had read a huge part of the Book of Mormon and had loved it. She had also read a few chapters and that went really well. They felt of the spirit very strongly and Mrs. Taylor knows she has to be baptized so I think that will be something that she looks into and we will talk with her about!
3. Peaches and Arthur are some investigators that we have been seeing for a good while. We had a great experience with them! it was awesome! We sat down and talked about the restoration and how important that is and what it means. They opened up and then we talked about the church. Arthur brought up a few concerns about church history that he had learned over the years. We told him that it all goes back to the Book of Mormon and that will tell us if this is the Lord's true church! He opened up and said he is looking for a chance to be rebaptized in a church but he wants to do it for God, not for a person or a church! the Whole time I was thinking wow all he has to do is read this book and he would know!
4. The Loyds are a less active family that we have seen a few times. Actually the wife is not a member right now! But hopefully we are fixin to change that! She is awesome and loves the missionaries and has been to a lot of church activities. She loves everything about the church except the fact about no caffeine. We tried to tell her she can still drink her coke but that didn't go too far. Our branch president came up with a great idea. He said come at it another way, testify what the savior did for us and then say is caffeine more important than that? Is it bigger than that or of more importance? The answer should always be no! What are we willing to give up for the savior who gave us everything?
5. Chris stall worth is an investigator we met with twice this week. He is finally opening up more to us and asking questions and is trusting our intentions. It is amazing how as we go and talk in love, how peoples hearts are softened and they can feel the spirit more in their life.
6. we met an awesome family this week, the Packers. we tracted into them and they let us in right off the street and it was great. We learned a lot about them and spent about 30 minutes just talking about life and how important God is in our life. It was great, it showed them that we aren't robots but we are really people that do real things. It was great and we really established a lot of trust with them!
7. BRT that means to build a relationship and trust. That is something we have been working on right now! We are trying to get these investigators that we are normal people and not crazy religious people! It really helps when you are a friends rather than just random people, so it helps to take time and get to know them!
8. In a meeting we talked about unity in our mission and how we can come closer as a mission and as people there are three suggestions which are: 1. speak kind words oft 2. do not exercise unrighetous dominion 3. learn to really listen 4. learn to council and learn together! I really love these four things because I know they will help in the future with other relationships like marriage and families! But i have learned as apply these I do grow a closer love for the people I am with.
9. Family history was a big topic again! It is amazing how much I learn each time. I never thought there was this much good information in such a thing but we talked about the things that would happen to 4 groups as they did family history.1. nonmembers would feel their hearts turn to their ancestors and they would feel the converting spirit of Elijah 2. members would feel their hearts turn and they would be retained easier 3. less actives would feel their hearts turn and experience re activation 4. missionaries they will feel their hearts change and then be more valiant and consecrated in the work!
10."10 For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee." I love these scriptures. It comes from 3 Nephi 22: 10 but it is also found in Isaiah! It just testifies of the love Jesus Christ has for us and how much he loves us. Nothing we can do will turn the love of God away from us. It is so humbling knowing that but i am so grateful for that knowledge!
Love, Elder Taylor
[ELDER PETERSON AND I]
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