This week went well especially with even more "Light the World" activities and opportunities to share them. In a lesson with two of our friends (Damian and Karina), we were teaching about tithing and the topic of temples came up towards the end. We invited them to see the lights at temple Square in D. C. and they both got really excited about the fact that it was free and said they would go. They even promised us that if they went they would send us pictures:) I really hope this helps give them (especially Damian) a desire to be married for eternity a temple. Even though all of it is through video calls, I feel like we have become great friends. It was hard for them to say goodbye to Elder Logan (He's going back to his original assignment woo-hoo!) and he's only been in this area for 3 weeks. I can't imagine how hard it will be to say goodbye now that I've been here for nearly 4 months! But little by little we are helping them grow their appreciation of the Book of Mormon and they are reading it every week so far!
Another miracle was the new friend we made through Facebook last week (Carlos) We had multiple appointments this week and finally a member was able to drop him off a Book of Mormon, and he texted us stating he already read the introduction like we asked and liked it. We told him if he wants "extra credit" he can review the topic that we will talk about later that day in the lesson by reading 2 Nephi 2. An hour or so later he sent us a text saying he had finished reading and marking the Chapter and had written down all his questions! Very few times in my mission have I seen someone so prepared to learn as Carlos, and I am grateful that the Lord has prepared him. I love this work and the opportunity to be a missionary, it's amazing!
Recently I've been able to find time to read a little bit of "Jesus The Christ" and it is so amazing. I thought I might try it out not really expecting much, but the truth is that each chapter I become more engaged in it as my testimony of Christ grows stronger. I'm grateful for the time I have in the morning to study the scriptures and Preach My Gospel and LEARN NEW THINGS! Finding out something I didn't know before it the best thing ever and it amazes me that even the apostles learn every day. Scripture of the day: Isaiah 28:10!!!
Also I started up my "Quote of the day" in my Journal again, so get ready from some funny quotes from my companions next week 😄
Good job making an apple pie! We are excited that Grant got his mission call to North Dakota. Merry Christmas. Keep up the great work lighting the world.
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