Wow! Another week is gone! They don’t celebrate the 24th of July much up here, but I’m so grateful for all of the pioneers, especially my direct ancestors, who sacrificed so much for this true gospel! It is a true testament to me that this gospel is true, they would not have died for it if they did not truly believe! I love them, and it is cool to be serving where they walked up here in Wyoming. This is truly sacred ground, what a special opportunity! (Well, this may be a little short and rushed today, but hopefully it is still a good email!)
Well last Wednesday we had a great lesson with the 9 year old girl we met a week and a half ago. We brought a member couple with us, and we were able to teach Angel The Restoration! It was so amazing! The Spirit was so strong as we taught her, and she seemed so interested and attentive as we taught! We invited her to read and pray to know if The Book of Mormon is the word of God. She said she would! We also invited her to come to church, and the member couple who was with us said they would love to pick her up from her house and bring her to church! So amazing. Angel did make it to church this week and stayed for all three hours! She saw some familiar faces she knew from school, so she felt loved and accepted, what a huge blessing! We are planning on having another lesson with them this week, and we can’t wait to continue to teach her!
Last Thursday we had quite the day! We tracted and walked around the whole day, and didn’t have any luck! It was hot, we were sweaty, but we kept going! After dinner we went to a visit with an inactive family that we set up a few days prior. We were able to meet them, introduce ourselves, and it was a solid visit! They told us they were very interested in the Doctrine and Covenants, and wanted to read it. We offered to come by and read it with them, and they said they would love that! We are going to go over every single Thursday and read with them! It will be such a good thing to help them feel the spirit! We can’t wait to help them, and invite the Spirit in their home every week. We know as we do so, they will strengthen a testimony of Jesus Christ, and that is honestly the greatest feeling in the world!! I love it!
This past week us and the Casper 9th Elders were able to help out some members with moving some stuff into a new apartment they were moving into. Right after we finished, the other elders got a text from a non member within their ward boundaries. He asked us if we could come and help him move items from some storage units to his house. We went over and helped him, and that took awhile. It was completely worth it! These people just moved from Nevada to here, and they had some member friends who sent the missionaries over last week to help them move in. It was really cool to be able to help this family, and to show Christlike service! Between the two big trailer loads, this man took us to Burger King to eat lunch, and he paid for us! When we were heading out, the mom and dad thanked us, and were so grateful for our help. I know this family saw how loving we were and how willing we were to help. I hope and pray that they were able to feel the love of Christ as well helped them, and that they may some day have the desire to learn more about His church! Christlike service opens so many doors!
Like I said earlier, Angel was able to come to church this past Sunday! We also have our investigator Gabe there as well. They both enjoyed church, and stayed for the whole time. We are hoping to continue to help them come closer to Christ as we teach them about the true gospel!!!
Yesterday we were able to go on exchanges with our Zone Leaders. I was with Elder Fronk for the day, he is the man! He is from Tremonton, Utah. He was trained by one of my favorite companions Elder Tippetts, so of course this guy is such a stud! We had a great day together. We had some cool experiences while we were walking around and talking to people! By the end of the day, we were able to hand our three copies of The Book of Mormon! (Our Zone honestly has no more commissary, or copies of The Book of Mormon, so that was almost all we had!) We met some pretty solid people that those guys are going to go and start teaching. It was truly a day full of miracles! I’m grateful I was able to serve with him for a day! Amazing!
Last Thursday we had quite the day! We tracted and walked around the whole day, and didn’t have any luck! It was hot, we were sweaty, but we kept going! After dinner we went to a visit with an inactive family that we set up a few days prior. We were able to meet them, introduce ourselves, and it was a solid visit! They told us they were very interested in the Doctrine and Covenants, and wanted to read it. We offered to come by and read it with them, and they said they would love that! We are going to go over every single Thursday and read with them! It will be such a good thing to help them feel the spirit! We can’t wait to help them, and invite the Spirit in their home every week. We know as we do so, they will strengthen a testimony of Jesus Christ, and that is honestly the greatest feeling in the world!! I love it!
This past week us and the Casper 9th Elders were able to help out some members with moving some stuff into a new apartment they were moving into. Right after we finished, the other elders got a text from a non member within their ward boundaries. He asked us if we could come and help him move items from some storage units to his house. We went over and helped him, and that took awhile. It was completely worth it! These people just moved from Nevada to here, and they had some member friends who sent the missionaries over last week to help them move in. It was really cool to be able to help this family, and to show Christlike service! Between the two big trailer loads, this man took us to Burger King to eat lunch, and he paid for us! When we were heading out, the mom and dad thanked us, and were so grateful for our help. I know this family saw how loving we were and how willing we were to help. I hope and pray that they were able to feel the love of Christ as well helped them, and that they may some day have the desire to learn more about His church! Christlike service opens so many doors!
Like I said earlier, Angel was able to come to church this past Sunday! We also have our investigator Gabe there as well. They both enjoyed church, and stayed for the whole time. We are hoping to continue to help them come closer to Christ as we teach them about the true gospel!!!
Yesterday we were able to go on exchanges with our Zone Leaders. I was with Elder Fronk for the day, he is the man! He is from Tremonton, Utah. He was trained by one of my favorite companions Elder Tippetts, so of course this guy is such a stud! We had a great day together. We had some cool experiences while we were walking around and talking to people! By the end of the day, we were able to hand our three copies of The Book of Mormon! (Our Zone honestly has no more commissary, or copies of The Book of Mormon, so that was almost all we had!) We met some pretty solid people that those guys are going to go and start teaching. It was truly a day full of miracles! I’m grateful I was able to serve with him for a day! Amazing!
While I was studying this past week, I came across Helaman 3:35. It states,
35 Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God.
Isn’t this scripture just incredible!! I was reminded of how vital it is to do the small and simple things like reading our scriptures daily, saying prayers each day, and attending church each Sunday! These are the things we need to be doing in order to become disciples of our Savior Jesus Christ, and become effective ministers of His everlasting Gospel! If you feel inadequate (I feel like this on the daily), or feel like our testimonies aren’t as strong as they should be, do these three simple things each day and each week! You will see a difference as you make them a priority in your life. I’ve seen these things bless my life, bless my families life growing up, and I’ve seen it change the lives of individuals on my mission!
I love this gospel, I’m grateful for the opportunity that I have of being a missionary, and I am so happy to see the Gospel change lives, because it does! I hope each of you have a wonderful week! Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love you!
Love,
Elder Bailey
Pics:
1-2. District Pday today! We went bowling! Got myself a new high score! Let’s goooo!
3-4. Dead Sea Scroll Devotional last Sunday! (This is not a Dead Sea Scroll, but it is a Hebrew Scroll from over 500 years ago!). We had Dr./Professor Parry from BYU come and teach us about the Dead Sea scrolls! We brought a recent convert, Scott, to it!
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