B-b-bugs and Miracles

Howdy!

This week has been wonderful and weird at the same time. Definitely a memorable week--for many reasons.

Tuesday we has a wonderful zone conference and learned about the Restoration and the importance of the Book of Mormon in conversion. We learned some great things.

Wednesday we has a great time on exchanges with our sister training leaders in a neighboring city--while I was with Sister Fisher we found a family to teach. That's a story in itself!

Thursday after our morning study, I was walking past our bedroom, when I noticed a dark spot on one wall. I walked over to investigate. It was a bug. A bedbug. After flushing said bug to a watery grave, Sister Driesel and I turned our apartment upside down. We snagged someprometherin (anti-bug spray) and de-bugged the apartment. We're pretty sure that bug was our only one (it probably came in with us from our exchanges in the other sisters' area). Anyway, it gave us quite a scare. Eeek. *shudder*

On the very same day we received a media referral. His name is Giovanni and he's 15. He first heard about the church when someone on TV was mocking the Latter-day Saints, and he said to himself, "That's not right". He's noticed people around him seem to only bash other religions. He later came across a Mormon channel video, and the Church Facebook page. He liked it. In fact, after reading some on Mormon.org and lds.org, he said to his mom, "I'm thinking about becoming Mormon, would that be okay?" His mom said she was fine with that, since she allows her children to make their own religious choices. "Freedom of religion" she said. We visited with Giovanni for 20 minutes or so yesterday afternoon, and set up an appointment to come back. Finding Giovanni was such a tender mercy, he is just SO ready for the gospel. I am excited (beyond words) to teach him. I know that Heavenly Father is preparing people to accept the gospel! I love this work. I love this area. I'm so happy!

:) I love you all! Stay safe and happy!

Here's a video I saw and liked this week:Things As They Really Are

Sister Sarah Jane Lewis

Have a Blessed Day!

Hello all!

This week I had the privilege of going to the Columbus Ohio Temple. What a blessing. It was much needed. I know that when we are weighed down by decisions or are burdened with "a load of care" we can go to the temple and receive personal direction from Heavenly Father. :)

Last night, we were able to visit with a member of the ward who has previously been very cool to the missionaries. We knocked on the door fully expecting them to tell us "we're not interested," but her husband let us in, and we were able to visit with her for a while. By the end of our visit we were laughing and talking like old friends. I shared a message with her about faith, (Alma 32:27) and we left. :) It was a miracle to see her heart softening. :) The Gospel changes people! I love it.

I love you all! 

Sister Sarah Jane Lewis

I'll send pictures too.

I wasn't drinking the soda. there's a member here that gives us one every time we come. It's my destressor to open it and pour it down the sink. :) funny huh? :)

March 10. 2014

This week has been one of the best week's I've had since being on a mission! :) It began with a mission "funday" with President Porter and some of the missionaries in the surrounding two stakes. We played a few games and finished the afternoon by watching "17 Miracles". It was a perfect day. 

We had been praying and fasting that the weather would be favorable for Saturday's baptism, and that Brother Howard (age 84) would be healthy enough to be baptized.

Friday came, and Brother Howard was excited to be baptized. Saturday came. The weather was BEAUTIFUL. :) I have been so blessed to be a part of Brother Howard's journey. The baptism was one of the most spiritual I have ever been to. I had arranged for the missionaries to sing "Nearer My God to Thee". The Spirit was so strong! (I just love music!) It's a miracle to see how Brother Howard's desire to follow God has increased even in the few weeks that I've known him.

I know this work is God's work! I know it! I live it! I love it!

I know it I live it I love it!

I love you all! Have a great week! 

Be Happy!

The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer someone else up! 

Love,

Sister Sarah Jane Lewis

It was a miracle that Brother Howard's wife was able to come to the baptism. :) They are so sweet. True love right there.

Hello! Sorry So Quick!

Sarah and her new companion, SIster Driesel.

I have no time today--we're having a mission funday with President and Sister Porter.

This week after a teaching appointment with our investigator, Brenden, Sister Driesel said that during the lesson, while I was teaching, she though "Sister Lewis was sent here for Brenden." When she said that I knew that it was true. :) It's such a great feeling to know that I have been sent here to help specific people on their journey back to their Heavenly Father. :) I am so glad to have the opportunity to serve these Ohioans.

On Friday we had a Sisters-Only conference near Cincinnati. It was wonderful! :) I love being with all the sisters (there are 90 of us). We left uplifted and motivated. 

I know that Heavenly Father has a plan for each of us individually. If you don't feel that he does, ask the missionaries. They can help you. Ask the Missionaries! :) And ask your Heavenly Father, because He knows and loves you. :)

Have a great week!

Love,

Sister Lewis :) 

P.S. I'll send photos.

The Tuckers saying goodbye at transfer meeting.