Pretty solid week, we've been working with
our investigators, and they've been doing well. We got a new
investigator and her name is Racquel Williams, and she was a referral
and that was amazing. We go to her door, she tells us she was just
online and something popped up saying that she could get a free bible
and book of Mormon, so she was like sure! She doesn't know anything
about the Mormon church other than we are Christian. She said she
doesn't go to church cuz she thinks a lot of hypocrites go there. In my
mind I'm thinking "they draw near to me with their lips but their hearts
are far from me." Joseph Smith first vision - that works perfectly for her
situation! Then she says she wants to know for SURE if a church is true
before she joins it. That's literally exactly what we're there to do!!
To invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the
restored Gospel! She's so solid. ALSO!! Just to kind give y'all an idea
of where I am and some of that other stuff. So we don't have a car, we have
to catch buses or trolleys whenever they come which can get annoying,
but fine
. And
to get a feel for what kinda people are here just picture Africa, mixed
with the south side of San Antonio, and then put two missionaries in
the middle...that's me! My day consists of calling people to remind
about appointments, preparing to teach, catching buses to go teach,
talking about ways to help people, making sure we have enough food, if
not we go buy food at the grocery store once or twice a month. We just
walk there, and carry the groceries back. Lots of eggs, chicken, rice,
and Eggo waffles. To end off, this church is true. Jesus died for us and
he gave us a way to return and live with him and God, he did everything
for us, and all he wants from us is to follow His example. My testimony
grows every day here, I've seen miracles that can only come from God. I
know He watches over us, and He only wants to help us. I hope y'all
have a great day! Miss y'all!
-Elder Carlson
Pics descriptions:
1. Picture of me and my companion with pizza my Mom sent
2. Selfie I took teaching Elder Makakane how to take pics while taking a video
3. Elder Makakane holding a baby squirl
4. The most bomb snack of all frickin' time
5. Awesome quote
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