So, part of missionary work is finding people. Especially
out here because hardly anyone in the ward know any people in West Odessa (Our
area). So it's really hard to get referrals. And because there are almost
no sidewalks, and stray dogs everywhere, people are not outside much. Haha so
guess where we go to find people? You guessed it! WAL-MART! Haha we go there
and walk around and help people load up their cars and then tell them who we
are and tell them how our message can bless them. We have met some pretty nice
people doing that! None that have been super solid, but it's just a matter of
time!
I've been working on teaching People not just lessons. It's
been kinda hard because I've been learning the lessons and the different points
that need to be taught and how to make it personal. So now, I need to stop
teaching to them and start teaching them! To not teach the
lesson, but the person. Apply the Doctrine to them. It's been getting better! I
like it! And just like Carter, we always need to have a "Get to it"
Attitude! No slacking, but let’s go to work! And Be happy about it :D Attitude
is everything. Whoo!
We were going through our book and found this lady that
hasn't been taught since 2008. Her name is A. She and her husband E are pretty
sweet. She is really solid. She read the chapter we left her and really thought
about it. Oh! And I’ve been working on seeing people as they can become. Like
Christ sees them. I see her getting baptized! And Him too!
Also, We are still teaching Bl and J! I love them so much
and cannot wait for the day when they will get baptized! We had a really good
lesson with them on Sunday and explained that they will receive their answer by
coming to our church. Not by going to the Catholic church. And we explained it
to them and the Spirit testified. And they committed to come! I really, really
,really want to be here when they get Baptized!
One of the reasons J is scared to get her answer is
because if she knows it’s true, then she'll want to share it with everyone
else. HOW AWESOME IS THAT??????? SHE WILL BE A GREAT MISSIONARY SOME DAY! IN
LIKE 4 YEARS!!! They are so Honest! I just wish that they would accept that
they have been given their answer! I love them. And we gave Bl a blessing on
Saturday. So that she would be comforted and be able to focus on getting her
answer. After, she said "It feels fuzzy." She totally had the spirit
touch her heart! It's only a matter of time!!! Whoo! (I'm starting to
understand why Levi's letters are so crazy happy. It's because when exciting
things do happen, they are amazing. Haha)
Another Investigator B, She's from the Philippines, has a
baptism date for march 22!
Sorry! Ran out of time! Love you guys! In the name of Jesus
Christ, Amen
Love -Elder Allen