I hope that everybody had a good new year! :)
I had a good one..I ate lots of Goose liver, its a french specialty! :) It's pretty yummy.
This week was really good. Last saturday we went to a members house to eat, then
we went home by train, got off the train and my companion and I decided to contact on the way home. Its' like a 5 minute walk. We did, I targeted this lady and contacted her and I was quickly rejected, but as I turned around, my companion started contacting this younger girl, and all he asked was "would you like to learn more about Jesus Christ?" and quickly she responded with the answer Yes. she gave us her number and we called it to make sure it was right, and I asked her where she was from and she said Brazil, we introduced ourselves, and then sent her on her way. It was a MIRACLE! Since this last sundat was fast Sunday, I fasted, and one of the things I fasted for was to have spiritual experiences. That night, we were on the bus on our way to dinner at a tongan family's house, and I ended my fast on the bus.
We went, ate dinner...losts of it...and then I asked if we can share a spiritual message, and they agreed. Let me tell you a little bit about this family. Kikuae is a member, less active though, her husband...Ali, this tall, buff, tongan guy isnt a member but is very spiritual, he only believes in the bible. So my companion and I decided to reteach the first lesson. I was determined to have this guy read the book of mormon. We started teaching. I took the lead in the lesson, it was going so great, my companion and I were transitioning so nicely and as we continued to teach more and more..the spirit became stronger and stronger. It came to the point in the lesson where we had to talk about the book of mormon...I began telling him what it was about and then I started bearing my testimony...but then I choked...I was overwhelmed by the spirit... I started tearing up, but I managed to bring some words out and I testified to him that this book is true. I testified to him that he can know for himself. I know he had to have felt the spirit...it was def there. I asked him to read it....but he said no...but I stayed determined...and asked him again..and he said he would. That night was the most spiritual experience yet on my mission. probably the first. it was amazing. and my testimony grew so much more about fast and prayer. My prayers were answered and the lord helped me out with the spiritual experience. I love this work. Even if its hard. I encourage everyone to fast and to pray for spiritual experiences. I miss you all and I love you all. May the lord bless you!
Elder Rogers
I had a good one..I ate lots of Goose liver, its a french specialty! :) It's pretty yummy.
This week was really good. Last saturday we went to a members house to eat, then
we went home by train, got off the train and my companion and I decided to contact on the way home. Its' like a 5 minute walk. We did, I targeted this lady and contacted her and I was quickly rejected, but as I turned around, my companion started contacting this younger girl, and all he asked was "would you like to learn more about Jesus Christ?" and quickly she responded with the answer Yes. she gave us her number and we called it to make sure it was right, and I asked her where she was from and she said Brazil, we introduced ourselves, and then sent her on her way. It was a MIRACLE! Since this last sundat was fast Sunday, I fasted, and one of the things I fasted for was to have spiritual experiences. That night, we were on the bus on our way to dinner at a tongan family's house, and I ended my fast on the bus.
We went, ate dinner...losts of it...and then I asked if we can share a spiritual message, and they agreed. Let me tell you a little bit about this family. Kikuae is a member, less active though, her husband...Ali, this tall, buff, tongan guy isnt a member but is very spiritual, he only believes in the bible. So my companion and I decided to reteach the first lesson. I was determined to have this guy read the book of mormon. We started teaching. I took the lead in the lesson, it was going so great, my companion and I were transitioning so nicely and as we continued to teach more and more..the spirit became stronger and stronger. It came to the point in the lesson where we had to talk about the book of mormon...I began telling him what it was about and then I started bearing my testimony...but then I choked...I was overwhelmed by the spirit... I started tearing up, but I managed to bring some words out and I testified to him that this book is true. I testified to him that he can know for himself. I know he had to have felt the spirit...it was def there. I asked him to read it....but he said no...but I stayed determined...and asked him again..and he said he would. That night was the most spiritual experience yet on my mission. probably the first. it was amazing. and my testimony grew so much more about fast and prayer. My prayers were answered and the lord helped me out with the spiritual experience. I love this work. Even if its hard. I encourage everyone to fast and to pray for spiritual experiences. I miss you all and I love you all. May the lord bless you!
Elder Rogers
Written via e-mail January 7, 2013
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