Thanksgiving was great out here in Zanesville! We ate with the T., B. and G. families -- lots and lots of yummy food, that's for sure! Then we went finding at Dillon Park because it was a really nice day and we figured there would be people there. We actually made a really good contact with a lady who worked with a member in the other ward. So, there you go! You CAN contact people on a holiday! It is always great to be able to reflect on the blessings that the Lord has given to us, especially the blessing to have the Gospel in our lives and the knowledge that our families are eternal. We take this knowledge and peace for granted every day. Since being on the mission I've seen exactly what the world has done to families. Everyone needs the peace that the gospel brings. Please, take time out of your lives to ponder who of your acquaintance, member or nonmember, could use more of this peace. You can be saviors on Mount Zion!
Update on investigators:
Ma: She's working towards December 8th for baptism! We're so excited for her. She came to church yesterday and also came to a baptism in the other ward. She's in Alma right now in the Book of Mormon and she says that, "if the Bible is true than this book is true." We're very excited for her and the ward is as well!
Mi: We set a date last night with him for January 12. He said he'd work out a battle plan with the Lord in his prayers that night. I hope he will give it his all! He was in church today, and loved it!
H: Was in church yesterday and seemed to enjoy! I think she's becoming much more comfortable and is opening up a lot. She's happy that we made it through transfers. She wants us here for Christmas!
J: We found J. by 2-2-5ing an appointment that fell through with D. She's 15 and we had a return appointment on Saturday. She came to church Sunday, went to Bishop's Youth Devotional last night, and is excited for mutual on Wednesday. She is a miracle! She read everything that we asked her to read and even highlighted the things she liked...we didn't tell her to do that. She has a special interest in prophets, especially Joseph Smith. The experience with finding J. super boosted my faith that Heavenly Father uses disappointments (like the appointment that fell through with D.) to achieve His will. We would not have found J. without first trying to contact D. Heavenly Father leads all of us to those who are prepared. He knows who is in need of the gospel.
I love you all! Stay close to the Lord and listen to the promptings of the Spirit. Heavenly Father will always give us opportunities to strengthen those around us!
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