Patience

 Had a crazy week this week and I needed to share a miracle from last Sunday! Angel came to church!! She lives just a few doors down from one of the recent converts in our ward and they happened to walk outside at the same time! Angel followed Toni to church and she said she felt so welcome! She even introduced herself and participated! It was amazing to see God's timing in all of that! Now angel and Toni are best friends! 

On Tuesday we had our big MLC meeting in Columbia and it was great! I was supposed to share my testimony on using social media in missionary work so I waited for their entire presentation to end for them to call on me... but they never did! Then on our drive home after dinner, we almost got in an accident with a semi truck! We were on the highway going 60mph and the semi we were next to decided to merge in our lane! We took a quick swerve and were safe but that was a close call! God was watching out for us! 

We've learned a lot about patience this week. Most of our lessons have canceled, we haven't been able to find people recently, and we're facing a lot of rejection. However, we still see so many miracles! One was we went to visit a family that I've been trying to meet for a whole transfer but never been able to get in contact with! We pulled up and they were outside fixing up a camper! They were so open and friendly and even asked for a message about Christ. It was amazing to finally meet them! 

I've been learning that when I don't always see immediate blessings, to keep going while trusting God is aware of me and has a bigger plan.  Alma 26:27 "Now when our hearts were depressed, and we were about to turn back, behold, the Lord comforted us, and said: Go amongst thy brethren, the Lamanites, and bear with patience thine afflictions, and I will give unto you success."

We planned to go to a part of our area that is 45 min away from our home on Saturday. However, we had to change our whole Saturday schedule to Sunday which was a pain but we accommodated. By the time it was Sunday, all of our lessons canceled! This was frustratingly devastating! But we decided we'd still go out there to visit some people. The first 5 houses we went to, we had great contacts and lessons! We found two members who wanted to come back to church and found two people who want to be taught! It was God's timing for sure! 

Had a great zone Council meeting on Friday! Me and sister Bruce got there early and made waffles for everyone, the meeting went great and made some good goals and plans, then enjoyed lunch with everyone! The mission as a whole has been focusing more on personal conversion and having faith and positivity in the work. I am so excited for these because it's so important to consistently work on being converted and growing your testimony. 

I have another gate story! This week we have encountered a few gates and there was no possible way to get in. Yesterday we had the same problem but we drove around to another side of the neighborhood and found a gate but this time one of the sides was open! There were a few signs that said "STOP! RESIDENTS ONLY" but I saw the opportunity God provided and took it! The neighborhood was beautiful! We were able to visit with our media referral, she was so kind but not interested in our message. She needed prayers though and we were able to pray with her which was a cool moment! 

Please pray for 

Us to find the elect

Angel 

Allison 

Emily 

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