Dear Friends and family,

 

We had an incredible week this week!!!! We received a referral from temple square to a lady who had met with missionaries when she was 16 and wanted to meet again. It sounded like a solid referral from the text, but sometimes it's just a prank. So we called the number, and she answered and said she would love to meet with us! We set up an appointment and went two days later. We took a member with us and taught the Restoration to her, her husband, their niece and nephew, and their 3 and 1 year old kids. We felt the Spirit testify to them as we and [a lady from the ward] bore our testimonies to them. We then invited them to church, and then [the lady from the ward]invited them to the Christmas party, mutual, church, and every other activity until the millennium. It was a great lesson, even though they didn't come to church yesterday. It all goes to show that we plant seeds, and who knows what will turn out. The missionaries who taught her years ago and even the temple square missionaries don't even know their impact on her life.

 

Also, the part member family we are teaching had a really cool experience. It was like an Alma experience and the father knows what he know must do. He said he needs more time so that he can be completely ready for baptism, so he can be sealed to his family! It was really cool to see conversion taking place in him!

 

We also taught a lady we've been teaching for about 2 months now. We took a member with us this time and showed the Restoration video. I thought I heard her sobbing too:) [The brother from the ward] then testified to her of the truth of our message and Joseph Smith, and she said that she believes he was a prophet! The Spirit was very strong when we all testified of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the truth of its restoration.

 

So, it was an incredible week and we have a baptism this Saturday, which should be awesome! Well, missionary work is the best and I love it so much! Have a great Christmas season everyone and remember the true Spirit of Christmas, which is charity towards all men!

 

Charitably,

Elder Spencer Coleman