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| boots I bought one month ago... had to buy some new ones :( |
Hola Todos!
This week has been an amazing one. I was worried that this time of year would be harder than most, being away from family and all, but I have found so much joy. There is too much to do and too many people to help to feel sad!
Miracles of the Week:
There is a man named Julio who has been going to church, to institute, YSA activities, and taking the missionary discussions for over a year. We haven't been able to find him for a few months, as he works a lot. On Tuesday night we were walking in the area near his house, running around looking for people and teaching lessons (like usual) and suddenly ran into him. While we were talking he told us that he felt like he was finally ready to think about baptism! We set an appointment for the next morning, and in the lesson he accepted a baptismal date for the January 2nd. We were so excited. In our following appointment we were talking about his testimony and all that he had learned and how ready he is (he practically knows more than me!) and my companion asked him if he wanted to move his baptism up to be baptized this week, and he accepted and asked if we could do it on Christmas!!! (We definitely said yes :))
There is a man named Julio who has been going to church, to institute, YSA activities, and taking the missionary discussions for over a year. We haven't been able to find him for a few months, as he works a lot. On Tuesday night we were walking in the area near his house, running around looking for people and teaching lessons (like usual) and suddenly ran into him. While we were talking he told us that he felt like he was finally ready to think about baptism! We set an appointment for the next morning, and in the lesson he accepted a baptismal date for the January 2nd. We were so excited. In our following appointment we were talking about his testimony and all that he had learned and how ready he is (he practically knows more than me!) and my companion asked him if he wanted to move his baptism up to be baptized this week, and he accepted and asked if we could do it on Christmas!!! (We definitely said yes :))
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| Our Christmas décor |
The Lord has definitely helped us in miraculous ways this week, helping us find people who are truly prepared to receive this message. Julio is only one of a few who have accepted baptismal dates and are committed to follow the Lord and change their live for the better.
During this time of the year the spirit is so strong in the world. I have found that through the years Christmas gets a bit less exciting every year, as we grow up, move away, even lose loved ones. The spirit and joy that once was, seems to dim. If we think of Christmas for the parties and the presents, it will continue seeming less and less important. I encourage you all, however, to remember the real meaning of Christmas. If we remember that this time of year is to remember Christ, to remember His birth, and remember all that He has done for us we will feel this joy every year because no matter how much we change, how much time passes, we will always need Christ. If we remember His sacrifice, we will remember that through it we can find joy again. If we remember that because He conquered death, our loved ones will as well, and we will know that through and because of Him we have the opportunity to see them again, and live with them through all eternity, we can find joy each and every year.
Feliz Navidad!
Hermana Naatjes
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| Man my family really knows me :) |
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