Week Fifty-four:  The Work Is Hastening [August 6, 2018]

Hi Everyone! 

We had a pretty cool experience this week. As we were walking around to get from place to place, we walked by this one house and said hi to the person that was outside. We realized that the house belonged to someone who we've been trying to get in contact with. His name is Francisco and he's super cool. We got to know him a bit and he said that he still has a desire to be baptized! We also met with him on Wednesday and talked about the small and simple things (praying, reading the scriptures, and coming to church) which went well. 

One day as Elder Fenn and I were going by some people he had to use the restroom. I figured we would go by one or two more people that were just across the street and then leave. I then felt that we should just head out now. It didn't make much sense, but we started walking back to the car. As we did we were able to talk with someone who was sitting outside. We talked to her a bit and found out that she had talked with missionaries previously and believed what was shared! We're pretty excited to meet with her again soon. 

Yesterday we went to go by Paul (the one who usually hid from missionaries). He told us it wasn't a good time, but he said he still wanted us to come back again. We said yes and then went to see someone else. As we were walking back we realized that we didn't get a set time. He was still outside and we asked him when would work. He told us and then asked if we could pray with him. He opened up about some of the struggles he and his family are going through. We said a prayer with him and then shared Mosiah 24:14 (And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, even while you are in bondage; and this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety that I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions.) which he really liked. 

Aside from that we have been able to find some new people who have said they would like to know more. 

Hope everyone has a great week!

Elder Jason Riches