This week has been wonderful and filled with miracles, as usual.
M and J, two of our investigators accepted the invitation to be baptized on July 26th! When they accepted that date, J was hesitant, but said she could always push it back. Her husband, M, said "No, you can't go into it like that! We'll just have to be ready by then!" It was so awesome to see him so excited about being baptized. We asked him to say the closing prayer, and in it he thanked Heavenly Father for the "bricklayers" who came before us to prepare them to accept the gospel. M realizes that he's been prepared. Also, we helped them both download the Gospel Library App on their phones, and M was so excited about it. :) (If you don't have the Gospel Library App on your phone yet, don't wait!) it's a great tool.
We helped our friend Anna with her garden again on Wednesday morning. She has zucchini coming out her ears! :) She gave us some and we made zucchini bread to take to some of our investigators and members. Later that day we taught a Hindu Mother and son from India. Sunita, the mother, told us a story of how she came to believe in Jesus Christ. This woman's mother was very ill, and the doctors said she had 2 months to live. She and her sisters prayed for her mother, and through their prayers and the grace of God, her mother was able to live for another year. Meeting Sunita and her son the night before was a miracle in itself. We were visiting a less-active member (turns out she moved) and we were walking through the parking lot near their apartment. There was a giant thundercloud that was quickly rolling in, and we paused to gape at its awesomeness. :) Well, Sunita and her son had been admiring it also, from a few feet away. We began a conversation about the clouds, and soon Sunita asked us if we were here visiting and serving people. We said we were. She continued to tell us that she loves Jesus, and that she could tell that we're happy "it shines in your faces! You are happy, yes?" We told her, YES! We are happy. Next, she completely surprised us by inviting us to come to her house! :)
Wednesday evening we were able to make an appointment with a family that we've been trying to see for a while! (miracle!)
Sunday evening we met, Tim, the husband of a member that we've been working with. We talked for a while on his driveway and by the end of the conversation, I could tell from his countenance that what we'd said had sparked something within him. It's exciting to meet people whose hearts have been prepared to accept the gospel. :) It's especially exciting when it means that families can work toward being sealed in the temple for time and all eternity. :)
I love this work! :) :)
I love you! Have a great 4th of July! Eat some watermelon for me! And someone, please watch the Provo parade for me. :)
Sister Sarah Jane Lewis
6 Arbor Circle #628
Cincinnati, OH 45255
2 Timothy 3: 14-16
14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable fordoctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction
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