SISTER RICHARDSON WEEKLY LETTER
NOV 18, 2013
So this past P-day...we went to Amelia Island in Florida at Fernandina
Beach. Our district met up at this member's home that had a private
dock. We caught lots of fish! Nothing too huge, but they cooked it up
for us and we ate it and it was delicious! BUUTTT the treasure trove of
the day---I was pulling in my fishing pole to get ready to go inside,
and then all of a sudden there's something on it. And I reel in this
sting ray. Pretty fun. Maybe I'll get an alligator next time.
It's another week of doing the Lord's work, so it was great!
Here are some highlight moments:
-This
great African-American family that we tracted into came to church! Mom,
Dad, and 2 boys. They really liked it! Hopefully they will keep
coming. We are excited to commit them to baptism this week. Everyone
at church was so excited that they were there and were very welcoming!
-Had a great zone conference this week. Finally got to meet the mission nurse that I've talked to on the phone so many times.
-Got a letter from Sister Johns in JAPAN!
-Having two dinner appointments in one night...our bellies ached.
-I love singing in lessons when we meet with people. It's a
great way to bring the spirit and make something personal to the person
we're teaching.
-Had a district p-day on amelia
island. Went fishing and watched the birds flying over the water. It
was so peaceful and serene. The setting reminded me a lot of the sea of
galilee. I caught a fish and a sting ray!
-Having people I'm talking to on facebook ask me for help with things they're struggling with!
-When people ask us about our church and want to learn more!! Miracles falling into our lap.
-Inviting and committing someone to baptism yesterday!
-When people want to see us and invite us over! Especially investigators and less-actives...it's the best.
-Testifying of true principles like going to church and reading the scriptures and how it can bless people's lives!
-Went to a seafood restaurant with an investigator. S.
Spendlove and I shared a gator burger which was actually pretty good.
We also got shrimp and grits....it was so so delicious.
-Went
to another African baptist church with an investigator. It was an
experience. There was incredible singing and an incredible jazz
pianist. But we enjoyed going back to our church afterwards and feeling
like we were home there. But there are lots of good faithful people
here!
I have learned a lot this week as I do every week.
I love the feeling of being molded into the person God wants me to be.
I know that God exists and teaches us all throughout life! He will give
us answers if we ASK! The restoration might never have happened if
Joseph Smith hadn't asked for knowledge.
Love you all!
Sister Richardson
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