Hi Everyone.
While it's finally cooling off up here and the sun is deceiving because while it may be out it's still. Cold but am grateful there is still light. Now that it is getting darker earlier everyone asks why we are out so late. I'll look at my watch and say it's only 7:30. It is truly interesting how are relate safety with light.
This last week was different because Sister Vathauer went to training in Spokane during the day and Sister Hirata and I took on all of Cheney. It was amazing to see her bear her testimony so simply and yet not have full comprehension or understanding of the English language. We saw some amazing miracles as we went tracting on Tuesday. We meet Ashley. She was willing to chat with us on the door but then I knew what to ask her and soon she had a question of the soul. - What is my purpose here on earth? It was amazing how strong the Spirit came as we told her that she is a daughter of God. the look in her eyes as we explained this truth to her and where she came from. Tears came as the Spirit bore witness to her of the truth she was learning. She wasn't ready for learning more but I was taken back as the words came out of my mouth when you are ready all the questions you have we can answer. She just smiled and we did too as we walked back to campus. These little moments of faith make it worthwhile.
Another moment with Sister Hirata was meeting a young woman in her late 20's from Europe who was Jewish! We had an interesting interaction and I bore my testimony to her about how there is a living prophet today. Also how direct I was in telling her how the Messiah is Jesus Christ. It was incredible. She said she was impressed to meet someone who was bold enough to link them all together. I feel the more I learn and grow the more missionary success moments we have. Bold enough to open our mouths and the Holy Ghost gives us the words to touch the individual person.
On Friday was the day of live and learn with kids. At with the girls I gave them balloons. Big mistake before the lesson, while even before it started. Zoey missed the glass of almond milk just to come back hit the table launching the glass into the air and milk going everywhere. The night before it was me at the RS meeting dinner. It was an easy clean up. I became inspired of how to clam the girls down to watch a these foam things expand in water but as we started reading from the Book of Mormon they became quiet and listened. It was amazing. Then Eve knelt for closing prayer. We learn so simply and the Spirit teaches we just have to be the examples. Then I meet Jonathan who has picked up some of his dad's feelings for the Church. He gave me a lot of attitude which his sisters responded to. It was an interesting interaction and by the time we left I was covered in some type of play flour. Later Friday evening on our way out to Sprague, Sister Vathauer and I got into a family in Tyler we have been trying to contact since I got here. Her little boy was less than happy to have us there because the Monster vs. Alien movie was stopped. But by the time we left he and his twin sister hugged our legs. It was while worth it.
Sunday we saw a miracle. Luke came to church. We thought he was a member in the YSA ward. Nope. Turns out he came because the Spirit prompted him to come. We have an appointment with him tomorrow evening after zone conference.
Bob had a roller coaster of a week. He became overwhelmed by everything but we were able to discern his needs. What was even more great was that he identified that the Spirit was discerning his needs through us. We were able to see him stick through his own dilemma and he stuck to faith. As we taught about the living prophet all these scriptures came to me about faith. The Spirit was so strong. There was this assurance there that you knew the Lord was working there. Please keep him in your prayers as he prepares to be baptized this Saturday. I am so impressed at his character to do this because he knows and for himself. We are excited for him. This week we'll be focusing on Bob and helping him to be ready for his big day. He is literally starting a new life and even though he knows a enough we'll still be there to support and sustain his conversion afterward. I love this gospel.
Thank you to all of you for your love and support. I know that your prayers are answered. I hope all is well. Keep praying for ways to help the missionary efforts of where you are. It's rewarding and you'll be able to feel the joy of the gospel as you share what is most precious to you.
Love always and forever
Sister Peck
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