August 25, 2014

Good Evening America  :)
I don't know why I just wrote that :) But anyway, I just want to share a few stories :)
One is about a Brother in our ward. He was baptized a long time ago. He and his family went less active for about 10 years They converted to a different religion but through it all came back to the church. They have a son who is on a mission and a daughter who is about to go on a mission. When I got to this area, Tatay (Father) was an "average member". He didn't go to church every Sunday but would go every other week!! He was one of those members who I thought would never do missionary work in his life. One Sunday we went and visited their family. We shared a message and asked for referrals. He was hesitant at first but gave us one. His family was flabbergasted, they said that we were the first missionaries for him to give a referral to. Then everything changed. He became super active. He is now the Young Mens President and now works with us every Sunday. His family still doesn't know what we did to him.... Missionary Work has changed his life :) It all came from a short little visit.
I then also want to share a story about a few investigators.
1) A man came up to us 2 weeks ago asking where our church was and if he could attend. My companion thought he was just another trike driver and almost blew him off... I am so glad we didn't. He came to church just like he said he would. It is amazing how the Lord is in the small details :) We are going to go find his house and teach him and baptize him.
2) Last night we taught 5 (19, 20, 21) year olds. One of them was a former investigator. When we found them they were all smoking and singing... Not the best atmosphere. When we talked to them we found out that they all were super religious. Not something that you would expect from a "Barkada" like that. We taught a powerful lesson. All I could think about all 5 of them is that they are all future missionaries ;) I know that they will get baptized. One of them has been really studying because he wants to find out about why he is here on this earth. We helped them answer that and they are super interested. Again, I don't know why I was led to find them. The thought just came into my mind to try them :) I know again that the Lord has his hand in all things :)
I hope that is enough stories for you  :)
I love you all
Elder Bigelow