February 2, 1015
Area: Trinity River
Companion: Gamez
This week went very well, though there definitely were a
few stumbling blocks, but we were able to work past them to help the
people in our area. We were extremely excited when we went to church to
see the Calte family at church all together, as well as Ephraim actually
making it to church, same with Hermano Xolot, and the Noyola family,
and that wasn't the end of it. What made us overjoyed was the fact that
the Chavez family made it to 2 of the hours rather than just 1. We were
able to talk with them after the meetings and set plans for them going
to the court with a member to get their marriage license papers all
filled out so they will be able to get married on Friday, as well as put
together the baptismal program.
This week
we made progress with almost everyone we were able to meet with! We
visited Ephraim and found out why he wasn't doing the things he should
be doing, and helping him know the "why" behind them. We also helped him
know that by doing these things, he will be able to feel the spirit and
feel what he felt when he was baptized. That ended with me telling him
about one of my favorite Book of Mormon stories, the 2000 stripling
warriors, and leaving it with him so he would read it. We were able to
get him a ride to church and help him progress towards his return to
church. We were also able to help Carlos, who goes to church each week,
but isn't a member, resolve his problem with the Book of Mormon and
express his other concern about church. The daughters of Hermana Noyola,
who aren't members, progressed a lot this week, they finally went to
young women's and had a great lesson! We found out that they had real
intent, a sincere heart, and faith in Christ, which are all the things
necessary to receive an answer about the truth of these things. They
just didn't understand those first few steps from what we teach, so now
they'll progress quite soon.
I love you guys,
Elder Stanley Scott Dye
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