August 10, 2015

Weeks go by days and days go by weeks. 

This week was good for missionary work here in Tampa. We were able to talk with a lot of people and tract a lot more doors. The week previous we dropped a lot of people because they werent progressing which was sad. When we do that we always get blessed with more people to teach. 

As for people. Rachel finally came to church!!! She was only able to stay for Sacrament and then she had to take her husband to work but she is on her way towards baptism. She has been progressing a lot and its fun to see her change. She was going through a hard time this past week and really ever since we have met her she has noticed that Satan has been throwing everything at her. We shared the mormon message "Mountains to climb" and it really hit her. That is a great video. If you havent seen it I suggest to watch it. The Savior is always there by our side and he will not forsake us. He will not leave us alone if we call out to him. Keep Rachel in your prayers so that she can keep doing good and Satan can lay off.

Our area has been given the permission to test out the member dinner appointments. We were able to have a good meal with a family in the ward. We got to know them over a good meal and shared a thought. We were able to get them more missionary minded because thats of course the purpose of that and to build trust. 

We were walking just yesterday and talked with a guy that was working on his car. We said a prayer with him and then all the sudden it started pouring so we got shelter and were able to teach him the restoration. The thing that caught his attention was the Book of Mormon. People dont know about the Book of Mormon. If they have heard about it they think its our version of the bible but that is not true. Don't be afraid to talk about the Book of Mormon! At least give them good information instead of something to guess. The Book of Mormon is the Keystone of our religion. If its not true then I am giving up 2 years of my life to teach false things. I know I am not doing that. The Book of Mormon is true. 

I love you all!! Keep being awesome!!!

Elder Gardner