13 October 2010

Wed 10/13/2010 3:15 PM

Semana de Milagros

Why Hello there!

So it’s been such a crazy week, it seems, man. I have not had time to even sit. It’s so crazy. So the reason this week was bittersweet is just because Elder Moore went home. That was sad. But it’s been going well! We taught 20 lessons last week and had 7 people to church! It was madness. We had Olga and her kids to church and 4 random people to church that we never thought would come! We thought they came because of the Potluck. Which is probably true. But hey, they felt the Spirit hopefully! But the week kind of started out really good. It just got slower and slower! But, hey, it’s all good. We taught some really good peeps and had some good experiences with them.

On Tuesday we had like no where to go. So we said a prayer and asked for some guidance. After the prayer, I looked on the map and saw a street name "Vandergrift" Now that wouldn’t stand out to anyone right? Because it’s random. But I kept looking and my eyes kept hitting that. Anyway, so we go there and we found 2 Hispanic families living by there! Crazy, huh? The Lord really does guide this work a lot! We also taught all new people that day. It was just a really good day. We haven't seen the people since! But hey, we will be able to see them again soon!

Another thing was during a lecion, we were teaching Olga's brother-in-law. He didn't want to read the Book of Mormon. I was like, “Oh yeah? Just the Bible is correct?” So I whipped out my Bible and threw down on him! I just read all the scriptures talking about the restoration and the Book of Mormon. And then I marked 2nd Nefi 29 for him to read. It talks about how some people will say only the bible is correct but Nephi just throws down on them. The Gospel is so true for so many reasons, and it makes so much sense! After that, he was kind of like dumbfounded by the fact that all these things could be true. But with Olga, she needs to get married....ugh. She has been with the guy for like 15 years and never got married! It’s strange. We are going to do it. We are going to see her tonight and hopefully baptize all the kids first and then the parents will come around. So pray for them!

We also ran into a guy this week named Victor. He was just sitting on his porch. So we sat down with him and had a good little talk. Next thing we know we are setting him for baptism! It was so cool. He liked just believed everything we said and just really enjoyed it. So we have high hopes for him as well! We also set Lorenzo Martinez again. He said he is going to try and get Soledad to come around so he can get baptized. Like all our investigators need to get married. It costs 15 bucks to do it. I was like, “Heck, I will pay for you! Just get it done, son! You're missing out on all the blessings!!”

So the work here is really going upward, I can tell! I just can't wait for these wonderful souls that I am working with to make it to baptism. It will change their lives as well as mine! I know this week is kind of a short update and I am sorry for that. But it has been a learning week and a week of miracles. We don't have a ton of time as you know, but I just want you all to know how much I love you, and want you to know that this gospel is so true. Just heed to the words of our leaders and you will never ever be lead astray. And you will always have the happiness and love of the spirit of the Lord. What a great time and age to be living in, to be examples and lights to the world. I love you all and I miss you all! May God bless you with His spirit and love every day. Thanks for the Prayers and Love for all the missionaries out here. We really do feel it. Vayan con Dios!!

con amor siempre,

Elder Bradley D. Rigby