It's been another week full of miracles. :) (Are you getting tired of hearing that yet? Too bad, because they're going to keep coming.)
This Wednesday we had an AWESOME lesson with the father of a less-active family. He's not a member but wants to learn more! His family isn't interested in coming back to church right now, but he is such a strong leader, I know that when he joins, the family will follow him. :) He's a great example to me of someone who is teachable. During the lesson we were talking about something completely unrelated to the Spirit when he said "you know, sometimes the Spirit hits you like a gentle breeze." He recognizes the Spirit when it's there, and he has the faith to move forward. He is deciding between 2 baptism dates in August. At the end of the lesson we asked him to pray. After finishing his prayer he said "I have goosebumps and my eyes are welling up, I had better go inside." The Spirit was so strong during our lesson. It's great to see people who are teachable!
On the 4th of July we drew out a genealogical fan chart in a nearby park. We talked to everyone that we met and invited them to come to the Family History Center this week! At the end of the day we went down to a street fair next to the Ohio River. People were sitting along the banks of the river, getting ready for the fireworks show. We wish we would have had more time there, but missionaries turn into pumpkins at9:00. On the 4th Sister Burton and I found 5 new investigators, including one family! We are so blessed to be working with so many families! Heavenly Father's plan really is for families to be together forever, and I see that here, especially.
Shout out to my family: I love you! :)
One last miracle! the couple that is on date to be baptized on the 26th are staying strong! They are so excited! They just have to give up tobacco and coffee by Saturday and they'll be ready!
Just kidding, one more miracle!
Yesterday, after Sacrament meeting, we met two of our investigators who had come in late without us seeing them! Liz and her daughter came to church after a few weeks of saying they would come. Liz told us that her husband was just diagnosed with Leukemia. I know that Heavenly Father put them in our path at this time because he wants their family to know that they can be together for eternity. I love this gospel! I know that this is the only true church. I know Jesus Christ is at its head, and that through the power of the Priesthood on the earth today, our families can be sealed for eternity. I know that this truth cannot be found anywhere else. It is only through the Gospel of Jesus Christ that we can have eternal life.
I know it. I live it. I love it.
I love you all! Be grateful!
Sister Sarah Jane Lewis
6 Arbor Circle #628
Cincinnati, OH 45255
P.S. The "Babies in the Bushes" title comes from an experience we had yesterday. After church we were visiting one of our investigators with the ward mission leader's wife. As we were getting ready to leave she said "look!" and pointed through the curtains to a bush outside. There, laying on the top of the bushes, was a naked baby doll. It was such an absurd thing to see, it was hilarious. Then, we nearly tripped over another doll on our way down the porch steps. :) You can find humor anywhere! :)
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