What a week it was. We
had ups and downs but in the end, we made it once again to 20 lessons, and we
are planning on doing the same this week, if not more! We are going to help
this branch grow yet!
Speaking of the branch
growing, Rl is now officially a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints! :) He was confirmed yesterday and he's going strong. We had
a dinner appointment with him last week with familie Van Den Berg and in our lesson
we talked about enduring to the end. It was fantastic, but the best part was
actually when we were walking to the bus stop to go home. He walked with us
because his house is in the same direction. We asked him if he's been inviting
friends to church. He said yes, there haven't been any positive responses yet
but he's not giving up. He said something about "our church" and I
just had this rush of happiness! He's fully a member! He's accepted this gospel
as his!
Jb is now working towards
baptism on the 15th of February. He's definitely a little bit worried about
everything he has to give up. But he's trying so hard! He bought a pack of
cigarettes on Saturday, smoked two, and then gave them to some random guy he
met on the street who didn't smoke and told him to get rid of them. He also
told us a cool story last week about how someone told him he'd left €40
somewhere and tried to give it to him. He told them no, it wasn't his. As he
was telling us, he said "I'm changing! A few weeks ago I would have just
taken it, whether it was mine or not!" And he IS changing. So much. It's
hard to believe we only met him like a month ago!
A-S, of whom I don't
think I've said much, has chosen to be baptized on the 22nd of February.
What an incredible, prepared person. He's a Messianic Jew. We met him in the
library a few weeks ago and started teaching him... He loves it. He does his
homework, too! And then some. He was, however, very hesitant to respond
positively when we asked him if he would be baptized if he received an answer
that it was true. He's been reading in the Book of Mormon and praying about it
all and last Friday we found out that he's received his answer, and wants to be
baptized! We've still got a bunch to teach him, but wow. Sometimes I just have
to stop for a second and think about the truth of this Gospel. It changes
people! I think that was the time this week that I felt the most faith. God
answers prayers, and he cares about us so much, and His son made it possible
for us to be happy now and forever and to return to live with Him and His
Father. I know that!
I am so grateful for the
opportunity I have to serve with Sister Clement here in Turnhout. I have
learned so much here so far, and look forward to learning more! I can truly say
that I believe this place has been my "turning point". My faith has
grown so much, though it still has so much further to go!
Y'all are my favorites.
:)
Love, Zuster Anjewierden
This is us with A-S... Yeah. :)
PS Yes I'm surviving the cold. It's super warm today!
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