Week 67 - Impressions from the Spirit.

This week was good.

We have a baptismal date for a lady in our area.  When I first got here I started teaching this woman, but for four weeks, we were unable to return.  45 minutes into our lesson, I was trying to figure out how to help her.  I felt impressed to share a scripture that came to my mind.  Then I was prompted to promise her a very specific blessing.  Elder Yaress shared a scripture that was just perfect.  She still said no to being baptized, but must have thought about what was said after we left.  Her daughter came and told us she wants to be baptized this Sunday!  So, we will have a baptism soon!!!  It was pretty special.  I felt the Spirit really strong while teaching and in my promise to her was able to feel the Spirit stronger than I've felt in a long time.

Elder Yaress and I have been looking for new people to teach. We found some and have taught the first lesson, but I am not sure how many are interested in a second lesson.

This week census workers came by. We had permission to stay in the house until they stopped by. Elder Yaress and I had lots of plans to clean and organize.  We were the first people to get recorded! We ended our studies at 11:30.  They showed up at 11:40 so we were able to get more missionary work done.

One morning we were super energetic and excited for the days activities when missionaries from the Jehovah's Witnesses contacted us at our house.   It was funny.  One of them said

"Oh no. They are Mormons".

We were nice and tried to be really personal with them.  They spoke briefly to us, gave us a pamphlet, and went on contacting.

Today we played soccer with Coquimbo.  Our two zones played on a turf field.  It was really fun except I got put on a team with really good people.  They just wanted me to be the goalie. I did play pretty well as goalie but it was kind of lame.  I would jump in on the other teams and run around like crazy when I could.

I've focused lately on my prayers.  It's been remarkable to see the results.  I have been saying my prayers and asking specific questions.  I've found as I sit, ponder my question, and listen that Heavenly Father answers!