Sis in Miss.: Richton, MS- Week #59

McKennah had sent me a short 2 sentence email this week because she had to prepare a musical number for their zone conference. So sweet Sister Saunders mother sent me a copy of her companions email instead!

McKennah and Dede Gara sweetest sister!

McKennah and Sister Saunders at conference

Hey y'all!

This week was super amazing and full of blessings! We really don't have a ton of time on the computer today and so I am going to make this email as short and detailed as I can...so bear with me!

1) BAPTISM!

We were sooo blessed to have witnessed the baptism of Marlene and Bristle Rogers! It was a beautiful service and they looked so happy! (: It was amazing to think about the first time we started teaching them, and how much they have grown in such little time! At first they were a little apprehensive about starting the lessons, but then they started reading the Book Of Mormon, and praying, and not just praying, but praying together! They were sincere, and truly exercising faith. Honestly one of the most amazing experiences on the mission and most rewarding by far! Sister Saunders and I gave talks, I talked about the Holy Ghost and she talked on baptism and it went really well! We also sang a musical number " If the savior stood beside me" and I always think of my own baptism when I hear that song and so it was special for me! They are both stellar in the gospel and are just eating up everything that we teach! Now the goal is to get them to the temple and be sealed for time and all eternity! Marelene is super excited for the temple, in fact! That was one of the reasons that she got baptized. She lost her father pretty recently, and it literally tore her apart. She looovved her dad soo much! She has always hoped that she would see him again but really didn't know how. Charles (One of the recent converts here) met her about a year ago trying to convince her to come to our church! She put it off until about a month ago, until she decided to try it and bring her family to the church! They came consistently since then and it was really amazing to see them progress! They have NOT missed a single Sunday since they came the first time! Eventually, Charles mentioned family history to Marelene and she loved the idea of doing ordinances and sealing her family together. In her own words she said,"Even if there is a possibility all of this is true, that is a chance I am willing to take if it means we will be together forever". That is probably one of the sweetest phrases I have ever heard!! Y'all, this lady is full of so much faith! She was willing to take a chance even though she didn't understand completely the message we were teaching! Bristle also told us " The first time I walked into y'alls church I felt peace. I have been to a lot of churches over the course of my life, but none of them bring the peace and the feelings I have felt since I came here". The Lord is 100% in this work. The spirit taught them everything! We didn't do a single thing! I wish y'all could meet them, they are awesome. Maybe one day!

Week 4: So, Because there is not a lot of time left, I will just point out all the cool experiences we had this week!

1) Shoes. They are a struggle. Especially after a mud adventure. Thankfully Sister Saunders is THEE best companion ever and let me borrow her shoes for the week! She is a lifesaver!

2) We went tracting and met Brandy & Brandon! Apparently Brandon is famous! He is on the Discover channel for Racing cars! They were both cool and enjoyed the resto, hopefully we will catch a time to see him again!

3) Tracted into a guy named Marty! We didn't have a time to share a message with him, but we set a RA! When he went back he told us why he invited us over, and he said he admired our diligence to teach people especially in the rainstorm! He said he knew that our message had to be good especially since we were out in the rain! #worthit #hardtodosometimes

4) MIRACLE! We were talking with one of our investigators Jonathan, and in comes..drumroll...JAKE! We lost contact with him, and after many prayers of faith he showed up! It was amazing! And then he came to the Roger's Baptism! No coincidences, it was all a part of his plan!

5) We went to the nursing home and it was really fun! The workers love us, and the sweet old people love us too. We really do enjoy going over there! I will be sad to leave them! (:

Yup. That was our week. Sorry my thoughts are all scattered, but it was a great week! Miracles were in the midst! So grateful for them!

Funny moment for the week: We decided that companions are like Santa Clause. "He sees you when your sleeping..He knows when your awake..He knows when you have been bad or good". hahah so true!

Anyways, hope y'all enjoy your week! Y'all are amazing! Keep the faith!