We started off the week with Cael's baptism. It was neat because Cael
had his grandpa baptize him and we found out that Cael was the first and
last grandchild that his grandfather would baptize. I love attending
baptisms, there is such a wonderful spirit there. It was also great to
see how many families came out to support Cael.
We were able to get in with a women who recently went less active.
She's had some challenges and hasn't been to church for almost two
months. We were finally able to get in with her and we taught a very
basic lesson. She was very appreciative and we committed her to come to
church on Sunday, which she did. :) We will have to follow up with her
and encourage her to continue to come. That's one thing that I love
about the gospel, that no matter what we are going through the Lord can
and will help us. Through the Atonement we are able to have our burdens
lifted and given the strength to carry on.
We also had a specialized training this week with President
Nicholas. When we have lessons set up with members we are now to teach
from Preach My Gospel and leave a commitment with them that is more tailored to their needs and ability. This is a good adjustment, but
that's just what it is, an adjustment to our teaching. I know we will
get better the more we practice, but we are having some struggles. Not
with teaching, but more of figuring out what commitments to leave with
members.
We did some service for Brother Trottier and Dorothy. We mowed
their lawn and trimmed their hedge. Service is always fun - especially
when we are able to wear pants ;) We also had a lesson with Dorothy, we watched "Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration". She definitely felt
the spirit, but she said that she still needs to learn more. We think
her biggest concern is with faith and truly trusting in God. She has
mentioned that there have been events in her life that have made her
skeptical towards God. We do have dinner with them this week,
so hopefully we'll be able to help her progress and have her understand
the importance of reading from the scriptures and praying every day.
We had a lesson with Michelle and we taught about family history and
temple work. She seemed more open to the idea of preparing herself to
go through the temple. We watched a Mormon message, "Blessings of the Temple" and it made me want to watch "Between Heaven and Earth" and to
go to the temple. We could go this transfer, but I'm not sure we'll be
able to because the Cardston temple is closing for cleaning from July 31- August 13. I really really really would like to go to the temple,
I could use that spiritual re-boost.
One huge miracle that happened this week was we have two potential
investigator appointments set up for this week!! Woot!! Sister Hoyt
and I are going to do our best to keep our faith strong and to be
totally committed this week. This morning we talked about how it's
pretty easy to be committed on Sunday or P-day when we don't have 7-8
hours of tracting planned out. We will continue to see miracles as we
are exactly obedient and continue to work hard.
I know that the Lord loves us so much!! Have a great week!
-Sister Douglass
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