We had a really great experience last week while looking for a contact that was contacted the week before. We asked around for a young man named Gabriel. Well we found one, but not the one we were looking for. He let us in though, and started telling us that he was a catholic, and to top it all of the was a missionary. But he had a neat story of finding God, and after we started was really interested. It was the best lesson we had yet, because the spirit was so strong. He told us that he wanted to know the truth and would pray. Golden!
So I want to share with you all a part of one of my favorite General Conference talks by Russell M. Ballard, Following Up. He extends an invitation to all to invite others to come unto Christ, but not only to invite, but to follow up. Just how it illustrates in Acts 3:1-8 (Read now). Peter didn't only invite the man outside the temple to get up, but he followed up and raised him up by his hands and walked the man into the temple. We to must follow this example and bring others to Christ and His church to receive the eternal blessings that He has in store for each and every one of us. Now I want to extend the same invitation as Elder Ballard, "... I suggest that we can all be more consistently involved in missionary work by replacing our fear with real faith, inviting someone at least once a quarter, or four times a year, to be taught by the full-time missionaries. I know that each and everyone of you will be a huge help in hastening the work of the Lord to bring souls unto Him. I know that you will gain faith sufficient enough through your diligent study in Preach My Gospel. I love what \elder Ballard said about it, "Brothers and Sisters, can you imagine the impact if family and friends included things they are learning from their personal study of Preach My Gospel, in their letters and emails to their full-time missionaries? Can you picture the blessings that will come to families when they know and understand better what their sons and daughters will be studying and teaching on their missions?.." I know that this is the work of the Lord, and that as members it is our responsibility to find others who need the Gospel in their lives. I know that missionary work will bring everyone joy, and a deeper testimony. I can truly testify that serving others and teaching them about the Gospel with make all the difference in your lives. I have been forever changed. I know with all my heart that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints is the only true Church. That God loves us so much, His children that he gave His only Begotten Son for us. I know that we can some day return to live with Our Heavenly Father again some day. I know that we will be blessed by sharing the Gospel. I know that these things are true.
Love,
Hermana Sanders
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