Hi everyone! 7/21/17
We got a new investigator this week, Joe.We were stopping by a former investigator that wasn't home but right across the street was Joe with his son Nate, and his five chihuahuas. The small army of dogs "attacked" us with attention and it was funny and slightly unnerving at the same time just because there seemed to be so many. At first we talked to Nate, his teenage son and when we asked if he was interested he said we should ask his Dad first who was a few feet behind him in a lawn chair. We started takling to Joe and started sharing how we were missionaries and how we believe in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, along with introducing The Book Of Mormon. We found out that he's religious and is super kind. He was open to learning more and we set up a return appoinment. We had to cancel but a week later (this week) we dropped by and were able teach a brief Restoration lesson which went really well. Joe is pretty intellgent and says The Book of Mormon could definetly be true because he thinks it would be ignorant to assume that Christ would only just visit and love one group of his people. He admitted that he hadn't read any of the book yet due to his work. He said he'll have to really dive into it, which we're super excited about!
We've been meeting Bob twice a week now and it's been amazing. We taught about prayer and scriptures. He blazes through The Book of Mormon and loves it, but hasn't prayed yet. We asked him why and He admitted that he knew that we wanted him to pray to know if these things are true and said that he hasn't because ever since he first met us he felt it, and that his life has been changed and going in the destined direction that he's been waiting for.
Wow.
He gave us a short writing of the story of him meeting us and his thoughts and impressions so far and it was absolutely amazing- he's really a writer, and it's amazing to see The Holy Ghost work in him. He has done treadmills up ahead, but he's ready.
Things aren't always completely smooth sailing, because then life wouldn't be as interesting. Last night we tried to give the law of chastity lesson which was a big step for Bob but it was awkward and hard because his two daughters and a friend kept floating around the room! We'll have to go over it a different day and more privately!
Warren, a convert of a year and who had been struggling with his testimony came to church a second time in a row this week which was great. Sister Dotty, a former sister in pontiac happened to be visiting and was there! We ended up just teaching him because he was the only one in gospel principles ( The Carley's were sick) so it was more of the three of us teaching him. Having Sister Dotty there was a huge blessing.
My 20th birthday was absolutely phenomenal for so many reasons but ill have to gush about people later!
I hope you have a great week!
Sister Kate Petty
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