We walk up to the door of an investigator. this will be the
2nd time meeting with her. Previously we have given her a Book of Mormon. we
knock. she lets us in, we sit down, our purpose in being there was first to
invite her to a members home for smores. The conversation begins, we are laughing
and enjoying each others company. We further explained to her what we do as
missionaries. We lightly brought up baptism, but her previous comments made us
unsure of inviting her. There was silence, the spirit spoke and she asked us a
great question "What do y'all believe about being baptized again?" This stunned us for a moment. we needed to be careful what we said and how we
said it. We explained "Being re-baptized is not bad. But we need to look at
the example of our Savior. We learn that He was baptized by John the Baptist.
Not by just any other man. He sought out John the Baptist.
Why? Because John the Baptist had the authority from God to baptize in His
name. Therefore once Christ was baptized by that authority, He did not need to
be baptized again." the spirit was so strong, and she said "that
makes sense. I've been baptized twice. Once when I was a little girl by my dad, and again when I was a teenager. My heart was sincere when I was baptized
again, but it didn't feel complete. And I think it was because it wasn't by authority."
my jaw dropped and we invited her to baptism and she accepted when she knows
the truth. As we left, she said "Well before my kids get home, I'll read
that Book of Mormon." I was awe struck. It is a testimony to me, that
baptism is essential. And that my purpose to invite others to baptism. I love
it. Every time I do I feel like an instrument in the Lords hand. I've never been
asked that question before, I have learned that the spirit does give us the
right thing to say at the right moment when we seek for it. We had no idea what
to say. I've never taught baptism like that before. but I too was taught by the
spirit. and I am grateful that the Lord strengthens me even when I feel
weak.
Hey y'all!! this week was such an emotional week. We got
dropped by 4 investigators. and we dropped 1 since they were not progressing. so
it was been a huge finding week.
We've made it a goal to talk about baptism more in our
lesson, and to be more obedient in inviting everyone to baptism within the 1 or
2 lesson. We have been doing a good job with it. I actually have a story about
it....(clears throat)
One more story: I was walking to take the garbage out this
morning. and my companion was getting something from the car. I pass a man at the dump
this was our 20 sec conversation.
me "Hi!"
him "Hello, I'd like to go to your church."
me "................uh, have you been to our
church"
him, (as he climbs into his car) "No, I'd like to go to
your church."
me "oh!"
him "I have to go right now, I live in that building,
2nd floor."
me "ok, what number?
him "25"
me "great we will come see you. Bye!"
sooo....we will be seeing him tonight....I didn't even get
his name haha!
Other cool stuff this week:
Missionary Leadership Council happened
Block party at our members and were able to meet lots of
great people there!
Our English class is great!
We had a family search booth again at the farmers market and
that was a success!
Big storm hit us last night was we were tracting haha
and I'm happy:)
I Know that God lives, and that he loves us. I know that
Jesus Christ can and will redeem us. I know his gospel is a gospel of
salvation. I love the Book of Mormon and the Bible. I'm grateful for my family
and friends and companions. I'm so blessed to be where I am and to be who I am
because of My Redeemer. I pray that you all will strengthen your relationship
with him throughout this week through prayer and study and service. In His
name, Jesus Christ, Amen.
Love
Sister Pollard
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