Growth Unabated

This week we had some great success. Mostly, our baptism that we thought had fallen through came through in the end, and she was baptized after the conference on Sunday.  Iris.  She was very excited, and there were so many people at the baptism, that not everyone fit. In total, 13 investigators were present as well, which I think will help all of them progress. All the members were impressed with her testimony that she gave after the baptism.

We have two really good couples that we´re preparing for marriage and baptism. Pedro and Guillermina went to church together this last week, and exercised a lot of faith to do so. They are just beyond happy with us as missionaries, and we´re trying to redirect that enthusiasm towards the gospel itself. We´re receiving great help from the members, and there are several great possibilities for the coming weeks ahead.

Bessy and Juan have begun praying together every night and have decided to get married. This is the fourth time in my mission that I have seen a couple with "marriage problems" (in quotes because they´re not really married) resolve them lighting quick through family prayer. I have never seen a single case where a couple actually prayed together for more than a week and didn´t immediately chose to get married. It´s a miracle! This gospel really does work!

As a missionary I feel like I have been growing so much, and I can´t explain.  This prayer thing really really works.  This Tuesday in district meeting I think I had one of the most powerful experiences that I´ve ever had.  That feels like three weeks ago!

But words just don´t do it.  The Spirit was there, there were major tears shed, and humility was made manifest in people I never expected to see it from.  I testify that the power of Godliness truly is manifest in the gospel, and that the Spirit is that power that makes us God-like.  That third member of the Godhead truly is one of the greatest gifts.

Love,

Elder Thalman