This week has gone by super fast. Probably because we've had so many things we've had to do this week to prepare for Christmas and the break. But it's also been a fun week! We've seen many small miracles.
Miracle #1: Izzie passed her baptismal interview! Woohoo! She gets baptised this Saturday and she and I are both very, very excited. She had a lot of questions about how we get answers to prayers and has been able to recognise the hand of God in her life much better. So that was just awesome and we're looking forward to this Saturday!!
Miracle #2: We have an investigator named Crystal who is super sweet and probably the nicest, most genuine person I've ever met. She's just so cute! Unfortunately, her family opposes her joining the church so she won't be baptised just yet. But this week in our lesson with her, she shared a story about how she was praying and she said she felt this feeling that she'd never really felt before - like someone was there with her, giving her a hug. It was a simple but powerful testimony of the love God has for us. :)
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| We had a relief society caroling activity! Here we are with our investigator Crystal and member Cathy, with all the sisters! |
Miracle #3: We taught our new investigator Valentine with our recent convert, Zhang Yi. We were teaching about the Restoration and I told the story of the First Vision. When we were done, it was silent for a moment or two, and then Zhang Yi said, "Wow. That story always is so awesome," really quietly. It really helped keep the Spirit in our lesson, and all of us could feel the Spirit testifying to us of the truth of Joseph Smith and his experience. It was amazing!
Other than that, this week has been spent busily preparing for Christmas parties, Christmas church services, and other Christmas events. We've been so busy but at the same time we have been so blessed. The members are so good to us here, inviting us to their homes and giving us little Christmas gifts. Sometimes it feels like I'm being served way more than I'm giving service.
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| It snowed for like five minutes one day! So exciting. |
I hope you all are having a good Christmas season so far and that you get to be with your loved ones this Christmas! Again, remember who it is that we are celebrating this season - our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; His life, death, and triumphant resurrection. I love Him and I know He loves all of you. Have a fantastic week! Love you all!
Love,
Sister Larson
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| Sister Davis, who came on exchange with us for the day. |
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