Besides the crazy change that’s going
to happen, this past week was pretty good! We helped Janet with
installing some stuff into her apartments she owns, and she is still a
little idle on her progression. A member was telling us last week how
it took her more than a year and a half to become fully converted and
decide to be baptized. This opened our eyes a lot with Janet. We had
been really impatient with her, and were trying to make things happen
quickly, but we realized that it is going to take time with her. We
have been really patient the past week and a half, and honestly more
Christlike, and it has been paying off! As we’ve utilized members,
Janet is planning to come to church this next week! I won’t be here,
but I couldn’t be happier! I can’t wait for her to experience the joy
and happiness that comes through Jesus Christ’s Restored Gospel!
We met with Travis this week as well, and things went amazing!
We jumped the gun a little on his baptismal date, and were able to talk
with him about it. We had our lesson this week with him, and we read
from The Book Of Mormon. Afterwards we talked about his baptismal date,
and we pushed it back to November 11th!
As he talked about it, he started to choke up and the Spirit was so
strong! We can tell he is truly humble and ready to be taught the
Gospel. Can’t wait to hear how he progresses over the next month or
so! Also the Moyte’s ended up being a little hesitant in learning
more. They attended church last week and were received so well! Almost
all of the testimonies were about The Book Of Mormon, so Sister Moyte
was concerned about having to teach her children different things. We
tried visiting them, but they ended up being busy. We will definitely
work through Brother Weber to reach them better, so we are praying they
will understand what we believe better.
We were
asked to go and give someone a blessing at the hospital, and it turned
out he didn’t want one anymore. We asked the front desk if there was a
list that we could get on to be kind of “on call” to come and pray with
people or administer blessings if that was wanted. They had no idea, so
we got to talk to the head chaplain and another chaplain from the
hospital! It was a cool experience. They asked us a lot of questions
concerning our missions, and we explained to them what we do, how long
we’re out here, and a little of what we believe. We tried asking them
about their religions, but they said they couldn’t tell us because of
legal reasons. It was interesting, the head chaplain threw in some jabs
at how his chaplains at the hospital all went to a bible school, or got
some sort of training to do their jobs. We brushed that off and
continued to speak with him about what we do as missionaries. It was a
testimony builder to know that this is Jesus Christ’s Restored Church
back onto the earth today!
I was reading in 3 Nephi this past week, and I came across a verse that struck me. 3 Nephi 20:30 says,
30 And it shall come to pass that the time cometh, when the fulness of my gospel shall be preached unto them;
That time is now! I love to know that as missionaries, we are a
part of something bigger than we know! It is not just full time
missionaries, as President David O. Mckay said “Every member … a
missionary!” You are all missionaries too! What we are doing,
preaching the Restored gospel, has been prophesied unto the children of
God forever! I am so grateful for the opportunity I have to serve the
Lord. Serving a mission changes people’s lives, not only people we
teach, but the missionaries themselves. The growth I have seen on my
mission has been incredible, and I know that every missionary who is
serving, as they do their best, can be changed through Jesus Christ and
Heavenly Father’s help! I also know that as you strive to be a
missionary wherever you are, you will be guided to those who are seeking
to find the gospel “who are only kept from the truth because they know
not where to find it--“ (D&C 123:12).
Saying
goodbyes are honestly the worst..... we went around and said goodbye to
all of the families that I became very close to here in Cheyenne, and it
was pretty sad. Friendships that are made on missions are amazing!
They are made for eternity! I can’t wait to come back and visit all of
the people that loved and cared about me and my companions. I’m looking
forward to meeting more amazing members of this Restored Gospel down in
Greeley! Here’s to another week of missionary work! I love you guys
and for all you do to support me on my mission. I always feel loved and
cared for as you reach out. Hope you have a great week!
Love
Elder Bailey
Pics!
1. The brownells!
2. President Bailey! (Our Stake President, found out we’re related distantly)
3. A lil kitten!
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