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Guys, let me tell you about my week. God is a God of miracles. He leads us to people we can help or leads them to us, and it is humbling to watch. We started teaching 4 people this week, all through their member friends. Aw, it makes my heart happy. 

Last Sunday in ward council, our ward was all excited about a lady named Helen. She had just moved in and used to meet with missionaries in the past. We knew nothing about her, so we talked to some other sisters and Buck was a hero and got us on a video call with past missionaries and friends that met with her before. One of her member friends set up an appointment for us, and we went over to meet her. She is really sweet and says she wants to get baptized but isn't ready to commit to anything. But God's hand was definitely in all of this because Helen just moved in with her niece Michele. Michele is going through a lot-- way a lot. She is a strong women. We started talking and connected hard. The Spirit was there. She said she had studied different religions but never ours and is very interested. We explained what we do as missionaries, and she wants us to start teaching her. It makes me teary writing about it cause it was obviously divine. I could feel God's love for this women and how he had been preparing her to receive our message. I know it will help her come closer to Christ, and He can heal her like no one else can. 

A couple months ago a kid in our congregation brought his friend Eric to church. We met him briefly and have been trying to talk with him more ever since then. This was the week!! An incredible family in the church set it up for us, and we went over with Tyler (Eric's friend from the wrestling team) and met Eric and his mom. They used to go to church but don't have strong ties to it. The mom has to work Sundays, so they haven't gone in years. Eric has a ton of member friends on the wrestling team and would always ask them questions. Once he was driving by the church with Tyler and asked him if he could come to church. They were both very interested and open. God had prepared them. We taught about how God is always reaching out to us and that Christ's true church is restored on the earth today. Aw, it was wonderful. I cannot wait to see how they progress in the gospel. 

There is nothing more fulfilling then seeing people draw closer to Jesus Christ. It is miraculous and great. I feel so blessed and honored to be a part of this work. And we are all invited to be. 

Next Sunday, the 28th at 7pm CST, there will be a convert fireside over Facebook-- the theme is Find Him, and it's all about how people came to know Christ. It will be powerful so please come and invite your friends. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/239944204514473/

I love you all so much! And I love Jesus Christ. 

LOVE,

Sister Liberty Johnson













 

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