On Monday the temperature started getting hot, so we did a BBQ as a zone, so that was fun, but later on we had a lesson with Jimmy and Anne as per usual Monday night's. They're continuing to progress and grow in the Gospel, which is cool to see first hand.
Tuesday we had a couple of lessons and weekly planning. It was also our friend Qaseem's birthday, so we did what we could for him to have a good day. We got him a little care package, and surprised him with it at institute- I don't think I've ever seen anyone so happy! (Wait untul you see his smile in my photos, he's got a big smile.)
On Wednesday we had MLC. We learned how to better use Facebook for online proselyting purposes and the app that has all the info for our areas. It was a good meeting and got to see some good company, as well. It's always good to see some past companions.
Later on, we had some lessons as well, with some of our friends who are progressing in the Gospel.
Thursday was an awesome day. It was crazy. We had district meeting and we had trainings in both districts, and sure enough, President showed up, haha. It was all good though. Afterwards, we had a good lesson and some obstacles came up- which is good. It helps us know what to teach and how to help them overcome said obstacles. We had some good knocking and then spent some time trying to get a hold of our friend who was supposed to be baptized on Saturday. The adversary has been working on him; first he had his phone stolen on the bus, so we couldn't contact him, his family isn't too fond of us, so we can't stop by. The only way we could contact was an app he had on an ipod, but it only works with wi-fi, so it was hard. We needed to make sure everything for the baptism was still good, and we hadn't heard from or seen him since Tuesday, and we were getting a little worried. We tried calling his work, having ward members call his home (so the call ID didn't show us as LDS), but neither worked. Elder Oswald suggested we say a prayer, so we did. Afterwards, I had a very distinct prompting. It was simple..."orange line". That's the line he always mentions for riding the bus. So, like President Monson counseled, to act on the first prompting (though it was a weird one) I drove to where I knew there were 4 bus stops on one corner. We waited 10 minutes, and sure enough, here comes our friend running across the street. He didn't get off the bus, but he came right where we were. I'm so grateful for that experience that I had, to know that God truly does hear us and will ALWAYS answer our prayers. We were able to have a good conversation with him and things worked out to where he was still able to be baptized this week!
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| The corner with 4 bus stops. |
Friday we were able to meet with him one more time before his baptism and also hit up that Waffle Love! We met with Andrea and Ramin as well!
Saturday was the big day! My boy Qaseem got baptized. He was so excited and he let everyone know it! It was a super good service with a lot of people there. I'm so grateful to play such a small role in the lives of these people, to help them do the things necessary to live with God again- it warms my heart so much! I love the Gospel.
Sunday, Jimmy and Anne were able to come to church again, which is always super good. We had to leave Woodland Hills a little early to get to YSA on time for Qaseem's confirmation. We all felt the Spirit so much! It was a great Sunday! Later on, we went to another baptism and brought Ramin along, so he is familiar with what the service is like when it's his turn. It was a great week!
We have a good week ahead of us, too. I love this Gospel and all of you as well!
Elder Martin
"First promptings are pure inspiration from Heaven. When they confirm or testify to us, we need to recognize them for what they are and never let them slip past."
Elder Ronald A. Rasband
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