Hey Yall!
This week has been a roller coaster. ups and downs, and some
throwing up. (luckily not on my part).
We were driving to see someone, and we were turning left in
an intersection when a car broke down in the middle of the intersection. Luckily they were off to the side, and before we could help we were forced to
turn, so we prayed that someone would help her. Well the person we wanted to
see wasn't available, so we back through that intersection to visit someone
else. The car broken down somehow made its way to an open parking lot. We
thought "good! she is safe" then we be like "and she is
trapped.......maybe they could use some company!" We made our way through the
parking lot to her. offered our help but she reassured us that help is on the
way. So we took out a Book of Mormon, explained who we were and gave her the book. She gladly took it, telling us that she has been wanting to learn
more about the Mormon Church! that was pretty cool!!
On Tuesday we were on exchanges. I took a sister and worked
in Joplin while my companion worked in another area. We had an amazing time! we
talked with so many people. Taught the most lessons we have ever taught in the
area. WOO HOO!
But the coolest thing happened. Wednesday morning. First
off, this sister confessed to me that she knows the church is true, she knows
the power in the Book of Mormon but her faith isn't dominant well I gave her my
comforting words and council to what I know. But really what she needed is an
experience. Blessings of Wednesday morning.....we went to do service, and doing
service on a Wednesday was definitely led by the Lord. But we were folding
clothes with this woman I've never met, D....... we strike up conversation and of
course the church came up. We told her a lot in brief sentence and really took
hold of her attention. We then offered her a Book of Mormon. she said she would
glad to have one. We gave her one just before we left. We said a prayer with
her, and in the prayer the spirit prompted us, "Read Moroni 10:3-5 with
her." I'm thinking "I'm hungry, its cold. shes got the book. we will
read it next time." but when the prayer was over, the prompting came again
"Read Moroni 10:3-5 with her." I couldn't avoid it that time. We read
the scripture with her, her eyes filled with tears and she began to cry. We
asked her what she thought she said "I've been lost." then we asked
her how she felt and she said while holding up the Book of Mormon
"BLESSED." she then goes on to say that she has strayed from Gods
path and "this" (the book) is her way back. tears filled my eyes and
my companions. We talked and hugged with D........a little more. She is beautiful.
on our way out my companion turned to me and said "that was so cool. I have never seen anything like that before. I feel the spirit and it is too big
for me. its true." The Lords hand was in all of this. and now that special
sister has a dominant faith:)
We had some other great experiences. Even with members! Building their faith to share the gospel. One member shared the concern that
she doesn't know how to take rejection, and the fact that we are out being
rejected everyday is admirable. The thought came to our mind and we shared with
her why we could take so much rejection and still push forward "Every
morning, at 8 am. We kneel down to pray. Then, EVERY MORNING, we read the Book
of Mormon. That Book is a powerful book. and if you read it every day, with a
sincere study and pondering, you will not fear or be discouraged by rejection.
because you know it is true."
We did lots of walking this week too! My legs ache a little.
We had a couple of ice storms but no damage. and ate good food.
last thing:
About the picture. In may of 2011 Joplin got hit with a
tornado. It did more damage then any other tornado I believe. Even to this day
people are still recovering from it. Well while they were rebuilding Joplin
they placed these giant metal butterflies all around to symbolize the new birth
or Joplin. they are really stunning and bring hope to the people here:)
Love you all soo much! Thank you for the many prayers. I'm
learning so much on my mission more than I though I would. I feel very blessed.
and humbled. continue to read the Book of Mormon!
Love
Sister Pollard
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