Sorry I forgot to let you know last week that P-day was going to be on Tuesday because of our temple trip.
Last week we hiked Likeke Falls again but this time we took a different path to see where it led. After some really steep hiking we made it to the freeway! Woohoo! We were so bummed that we hiked all that way just to get to the road...haha But now we know and there is one more path that we can try out. We talked to some members and they said it goes to the back of the waterfall.
Later in the day we played chair soccer with other Elders and Sisters. It was really fun and guess who won? That's right I did! But we did have a fatality...the dvd player we were using for music got pelted in the face (the screen) and no longer works :(
We had an appointment with Ron last week and Sis. Wright was able to come interpret (ASL). She is amazing and we were able to communicate and teach a lot more effectively. Sadly our lesson was interrupted by a phone call so we had to stop where we were at to pick up the next visit. We went back a few days later with a lady named Sister Parker who is also wonderful. It is interesting teaching someone about the gospel and reading the scriptures with them because the vocabulary is so different. And its completely new to Ron. But Sister Parker did a great job of explaining. We were able to find out more about his story too. Apparently he went deaf after Hawaii was bombed! So sad! He is such a wonderful person though.
We went on exchanges this week and it was really great! Sister Sorenson and I were companions. I was a little nervous to take over the area for the day but it went pretty well...it just took me forever to plan who we were going to see...I usually get help from Sis. T. because she pretty much has the area memorized! But it was a great day.
We started off with an appointment with an investigator in the morning. Our relief society president was able to come with us and it was amazing. She could have taught by herself. She talked about gospel topics and asked our investigator Molly many thought provoking questions. She shared that she doesn't know what her purpose is and how she is not sure about baptism because she doesn't really know what it is. So we taught about faith, repentance, baptism, the holy ghost, and enduring to the end. When she learned about the symbolism about baptism and the gift of the holy ghost she was like wow that's really interesting! The spirit was so strong and we committed her to baptism on August 26th!!! (It was crazy because I was telling Sister Sorenson earlier that Molly brought up in the last lesson how she wasn't ready to be baptized because she isn't ready to quit smoking) Miracles do happen. She also shared during the lesson that she has cut down from 2 packs a day to 1/2 pack a day which I think is huge. But anyway that was the highlight of the week!
On Saturday we were able to go to the Visitor's Center with our investigators Nichelle and Tyler. It was a really good experience. We saw the video about God's Plan for His Children and then we watched the new Joseph Smith videos (Days of Harmony and Eternity) They are so good. Afterward we walked around the temple and talked about the videos because we were freezing inside. Tyler shared how he felt something which was really awesome. I love going to the visitors center with investigators...the spirit is so strong. It was a great visit.
On Sunday a less active family came which was awesome as well as a brother we have invited to church that hasn't been for like 40 years. It was a great sacrament meeting...and there were a ton of members too. The benches were pretty much full for once!
Thanks for all the love, support, and prayers!
I know that Christ is our Savior and He suffered for every single one of us. He not only suffered for our sins so we could return to live with Heavenly Father. But He suffered for every sorrow, every pain, and every affliction we would ever go through in this life. He did this so we don't have to suffer, He is always there for us no matter what. I know He loves each of us and knows us perfectly. If we turn to Him always I can guarantee more happiness and peace than you have experienced before. I know this because as I strive to become more like Christ everyday and I use the Atonement, repent, and rely on Him for everything I've been able to experience more happiness and peace than ever before.
Love,
Sister Heath
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| On our hike...in a nature made shelter |
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| With one of the members from our ward that we visit weekly...she is so wonderful and always gives us food |
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| with Nichelle and Tyler at the temple |
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