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Week 39... He really does leave the 99 and go after the one.


Every week is amazing! Especially this one. I am honestly grateful for the Lord and all that he does for his children. It is a miracle in itself to see the work of the Lord go forth. Saturday, there was a baptism for the Stampin Sisters area and one of our potentials attended. He was really fascinated with it all. He stayed for the entire service and then walked home. The next morning, Elder Brown and I were planning for the day and all of the sudden get a phone call, and it is our potential, and he says, "Hi, Elders, I am coming to your church today. I will be there at 11." Our expression was just, "Who is this guy?!?" He came to church! He stayed all 3 hours and plus some. He told us that he wanted to go to America to be a Volunteer (missionary) as well! His desire to learn is definitely there! 

One of the biggest miracles is witnessing all that has taken place in 6 weeks. I have had the opportunity to see hearts softened. Less actives making their way back to church again. Finding those who are truly ready to change and so on! I am so grateful for the opportunity to just be serving a mission among a people who are prepared and waiting. I know what Alma says is true.

Alma 37:6-7 (I know I have shared this before)

6 Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise.

7 And the Lord God doth work by means to bring about his great and eternal purposes; and by very small means the Lord doth confound the wise and bringeth about the salvation of many souls.

It really is by the small and simple things, those things that we may not notice or take for granted, that bring about the eternal purposes of the Lord Jesus Christ. Each day may not seem super miraculous by its self. However, when many days are combined, we have the blessing of being able to witness the hand of the Lord in all aspects of this work and for that I am grateful.

This transfer I have seen many miracles that I know were wrought by faith and a determination to work hard by all of the members and missionaries combined. Right now we have about 4 less-actives coming back to church and they are having a blast! I am so grateful for the Savior, for He really does leave the 99 and go after the one. This transfer, I really want to place an emphasis on visiting active members. Many of them are part member families. I pray that we will be able to soften the hearts of the family members and invite them to come. 

I know this church is true! I know that God is our Heavenly Father. Jesus Christ is His Son. The Church of Jesus Christ has been restored again to the Earth! In all of its glory and blessings. I am humbled to be a servant of the Lord. I know that He leads us today and will continue to guide us. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ amen.

Love,
Elder Shirley

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