this week i learned so much and i saw so many miracles!
this week we invited our investigator, Rita, and her family to be baptized. she has two children, bruno and bruna, and her husband, tico, just likes to listen but doesnt have interest in religion yet. we explained the plan of salvation, and the kingdoms of glory, how we can live with God and our families forever in the Celstial kingdom. they all said that they wanted to live there. then we explained that baptism is the key to enter the way that leads to this kingdom. we invited them all to be baptized. the Spirit was so strong and Rita said "i want to. i want to do whatever it takes to get to that place." it was amazing to see she has such a strong desire to be baptized and follow God´s plan! then her 11 year old son, Bruno, said that he wants to be baptized too. rita was a little unsure about him being baptized because of his age, she said that he doesnt really know if he wants to or not yet. we explained how when children reach 8 years, they become accountable for their choices, and bruno said "no mom i understand! i really want to be baptized, im not too young!!" it was so amazing to see his desire also! this is what it means in the scriptures to become like a little child! he just wants to follow the Spirit!
this week our ward has been supporting our investigators Jairo and Jaiele muito! they came to the church for two different activities this week and church on sunday! the support from the ward is helping them a lot! jaiele wants to be baptized this saturday, and i think jairo is going to need to wait a little but his desire is there. i am so thankful for our amazing ward! i never have to worry about these people falling away when i leave because i know that they will always receive help and support from our ward!
Doctrine and Covenants 68:6:
"Therefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you; and ye shall bear record of me, even Jesus Christ, that I am the Son of the living God, that I was, that I am, and that I am to come."
The Lord is always right by our side. i have felt this SO much on my mission. We really are never alone. Especially when we testify of Him! in our general missionary broadcast a few weeks ago, they said that"our most important duty is to testify of Christ and invite others to come unto Him." that if we are ever unsure what to say, speak of Him! speak of His life, His love, and His atonement. I am so thankful to be here helping these people come to know our Savior better. I know that it is only through Him and His gospel that we can find true joy. I feel this joy every day.
His love is available to all!
Have a great week!!
com amor,
Sister Jones
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