General Conference was fantastic!! I
really enjoyed everything I heard. I felt like each talk was directed to
me in one way or another. I learned so much and really felt the Spirit.
Not only was it fantastic, but we also saw miracles happen at general
conference.
We had been waiting for 5 investigators to come see general
conference. Analia, one of our investigators, and her two children came!
She was only there for an hour but had to leave because her kids were
getting impatient. And then, Guillermo, a contact we had made three
days ago showed up! He was the last one we thought would show up.
Three days ago as we were going home we decided to knock on one last
door. Guillermo came out and we ended up talking for 30 minutes about
prophets and the restoration. We invited him to see the conference and
he said he would see if he could go. We left the house excited and as
we walked to the bus stop we realized that we never wrote down his
address to go back. On Sunday
we prayed that we could find him and that he would come to conference.
Well, we didn't find him. Right before the last session started, a
miracle happened! Guillermo and two elders walked into the church. The
elders had contacted him walking in the street and invited him to the
conference which started in 10 minutes. He said, okay, I will go , but
only for an hour. He came!! Hermana Williams and I were so shocked. We
are both so grateful for the miracle! I really hoped that he liked
General Conference. We will be passing by tomorrow.
I really liked Elder M. Russell Ballard's talk. I
invite you all, to study Preach My Gospel (PMG). It truly is an
inspired book that helps us know how to share the gospel. I promise you
that as you do so, you will feel your testimony strengthened and see
the gospel so much simpler and easier to explain. I liked how he said
that the families should at least know what their children are teaching
to their investigators.
I also liked Gary E. Stevensen's talk about the "4 minutes of
performance" we have here on earth. The actions that we do in our 4
minutes of performance really do determine what happens after this life.
I felt like many of the talks talked about obedience to the commandments and gratitude.
I
also liked Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's talk on discipleship. Being a
missionary is hard work. But because the cost of salvation is so
important, missionary work has to be hard. Jesus also suffered for all
of us so that we may have a chance to be clean. Is it worth it to take a
stand and have my beliefs set firmly? Yes, It is worth it!!! The
gospel isn't easy and is isn't always comfortable but it is definitely
worth it!!!
General Conference really was the boost I needed. I
feel so much better for this next transfer that is starting. I am
staying here in Tandil with Hermana Williams. I know that we didn't see
much success last transfer but I know that this transfer if we keep
working hard we will start finding people who are ready to hear the Gospel!!! This last week we didn't teach that much. However, we had an
amazing experience with a recent convert. She has been having a hard
time right now because her husband's ex wife has been saying that she is
visiting a witch and that the witch said that her husband is going to
die. When she told us this, Hermana Williams and I looked at each other
and both of us didn't know what to do or say. We looked at her and
started teaching about the atonement of Jesus Christ and that through
his power and priesthood we can be families forever. We watched the
move, "For this end was I born." The Spirit was very strong and she
thanked us for helping her feel better in her time of need. I am
grateful for this experience to help her. I don't know if what we
taught was the best answer to her question, but I know that the study of
the atonement can help us in any situation.
Also, guess what??? I found my first ZUBELDIA!!!
Her name is Mariana! She said she wasn't interested in our message but
that we could come back and talk to her. She said this only after she
saw my name tag! haha One Zubeldia down, 10 more to find!
Te quiero familia!!!! Nos "vemos" la semana que viene!!!
Hermana Zubeldia
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