A God of Miracles

Hey, I miss you guys! 

This week flew by! Soooooo much happened. So many emotions. 

Jesse was baptized and received the Holy Ghost this weekend, along with Taena Tapu, which was super last minute but so amazing. Taena was just getting re-baptized because they lost her records in Samoa, but even then, it was still a special day for her and I could still feel Heavenly Father's love for her so strongly. Seeing Jesse in white brought me an indescribable joy. It has been a blessing to see and help Jesse along this whole journey. Seeing his heart changed through Christ, and knowing that he is headed in the right direction is just so beautiful. So much more happiness awaits him and his faith and courage is an example to me! The adversary was definitely working on us a little extra to try and stop this big day from happening for both of them, but it all worked out. We were able to keep pushing forward! Angels were put along our path this week during some of the low moments. God is always near :)

We met a new friend, Ami! She met with missionaries a few years ago and was taught all the lessons but her parents didn't let her get baptized. She is at an accountable age now and she is wanting to get baptized so we are going to try and start reteaching her all the lessons. HOW COOL? God sent another one of his children along our path and it is humbling to be apart of it all.

Another highlight this week was teaching Jenny! We finally caught her at home and we got to teach the Restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This was probably one of the most spiritual lessons I have taught on the mission. When I recited the First Vision, the Spirit testified to me once again, of the truthfulness of this event. How lucky are we to have this knowledge. I just want to share it with everyone!! Jenny promised us that she would study the Book of Mormon everyday. She is so prepared and I just have so much love for that lady. She believes everything we are telling her and she wants to know for herself. So amazing.

OK AND LAST THING, this week we had to get our car serviced in Parramatta and we just did our studies in a quiet room while waiting and man oh man, I had probably one of the best personal studies that day in that little Toyota waiting room, hahaha.

God knew our generation would lack faith. God knew our generation would not believe in God and His miracles. God knew our generation would need direction and joy.. and so, He preserved and provided the Book of Mormon for US, right now! In the scriptures we learn through the prophets that these plates (the Book of Mormon) were preserved for a WISE purpose. A purpose that only God knew at the time because He councils in wisdom over all His work. (Alma 37:12) That purpose is to show forth His power to future generations. We are that future generation and the plates have been preserved for US. For our learning and benefit. So that we can feel His love, have a direction, and know how to bring salvation to our souls. They have been preserved so that we can know that God is STILL a God of miracles and that He has never changed.

I love you all so much and I think and pray for you guys all of the time. I am only an email away if you guys ever need anything, haha! :) Keep on keeping on! Enjoy your week and don't forget to make time for the Lord. :) I LOVE YOUS 

Jesse's baptism.

Taena's baptism. 

Reunited with Sister Marsden for the baptism... I cried.

We made sooo many sandwiches for a stake activity.

Fun dress.

Hebershem district activity... Bowling on Pday.