HELLO MY DEAR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!! it's been 2 weeks and I apologize. I will strive to write every week this transfer. I'm sad to say that this is my last transfer of my mission. 😭😭 I've cried a couple times when people ask. I gave a talk on Sunday and couldn't control myself.
First, I love this work! I feel Joy doing it day in and day out. There is no other thing I'd rather be doing. Jesus Christ is my everything!! Oh how lucky I am to be a representative of The Lord, Jesus Christ. I feel His influence daily. I feel His and Heavenly Fathers strength and guidance every single day through The Spirit. Second, I love this Ward with all my heart. It feels like home to me. All of the members! The friends I teach. I've known them way before I came on my mission. THIS IS HIS WORK AND GLORY! I LOVE BEING AN INSTRUMENT IN THE GREAT PLAN OF SALVATION!!
I am losing Elder Da Silva. :( I love this guy!! He was a fun and hard working companion. We were very intune with the Spirit together! He will leave to Athens and my new companion will be Elder Almeida (from Brazil) 3rd Brazilian in a row. Haha I love them and their culture with all my heart.
Recap/Miracles these past 2 weeks:
-> CARLEY HOLT WAS BAPTIZED! SHE WANTED ME TO BAPTIZE HER AND CONFIRM HERE. SUCH A SPECIAL EXPERIENCE!! best thing about her is she's 12. Her older sister is 26 and left the church and is working to be a pastor. She was bashing against the church and carley said this, "She's just jealous that our church has a living prophet and hers doesnt." WHAT A STRONG TESTIMONY!! SHE KNOWS AND IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY!!
-> We found some amazing friends! As we have clustered and visited people in areas we Talk to literally any living person. We found a man name zenarby who's from Liberia. Super cool guy. Melanie and Kevin were awesome too. Then we met David, who's dad used to meet with missionaries!! Orlando [from Cuba] and Maria [From the DR] also tressica and Isabella [Interestinf story there.] Olivier [referall from a member] treasure [we met on the street, she was driving and I jump in front of the car and talked about chrust church. SOLID STUFF] then ranay was a DO NOT CONTACT. Spirit led us to reach out. Taught the Restoration and she cried and loved it. She said she's been looking for a church. God is a God of Miracles!!
-> We taught Camille at a youth stake dance. She came our with her 2 friends and we taught about Fasting. We fasted with her on Sunday that her parents will have soft hearts!! :) it was mighty and powerful.
-> The youth in this ward are literally on a different level. We are teaching multiple youth from their school. They come to church and love the gospel.
THIS IS MY HOME!! :)
-> This past Sunday we had 15 people come to church.
- Tony and His son Carter
- Isa and Tressica
- Mitchell and Allie
- Josh and Lauren
- nora, Vernon, and Ava Hatcher
- Carley
- Chuck!!
- then Sister Young and her 3 unbaptized kids!!
THIS WEEK WAS A WEEK OF MIRACLES!! I GAVE A TALK ON SPIRITUAL IMPRESSIONS AND HOW IT RELATES TO INVITING PEOPLE IN NORMAL AND NATURAL WAYS. THROUGH PROMPTINGS WE GET. I was able to share my testimony!! I'm grateful for the knowledge I have! I want to testify of my Father! I know He is real! I feel His love constantly! I know He sent His perfect Son to earth for all of us. I know He lives! He heals, strengthens, binds, forgives, and loves. I'm grateful for His sacrifice.
I know the Holy Ghost is a personage of Spirit who also sacrificed the opportunity to receive a body so that we can have the constant influence and Companionship of the Godhead. I know He teaches us the truths of God. I know the Christ established His one perfect gospel and Doctrine on earth. I testify it was lost but we restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith. I'm grateful for this man and his willingness to consecrate His life for this great and marvelous work.
I know the Priesthood is real. This is the Power, God has given man to act in His name. I'm blessed as I worthily use it to benefit, strengthen, heal, and even comfort others. On Sunday I had the opportunity to give 3 blessings to people struggling. I CANNOT EXPRESS THE LOVE I FELT FOR THEM. I SAW EACH INDIVIDUAL AS GOD’S BEAUTIFUL AND PERFECT CHILD!! these experiences give me a sure knowledge and witness of His Divinity and Omnipotence!! HE LOVES YOU! HE KNOWS YOU! HE NEEDS YOU NOW!! please make the changes in your life He needs you to make. He's given us The Spirit and Our Savior to Help us.
I know and testify that Joy is not in the circumstances of our life BUT... is in the focus of our lives!! Make your focus on Jesus Christ and The Fullness of the Everlasting Gospel!
I love Him! I love Him dearly! Turn to Him
🤍THIS IS MY LIFE!!
- Love,
Elder Wold
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