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Well, this week was a one to remember!
We had some really great lessons with some of our progressing investigators! We taught Rafael and his mom Maria about the Plan of Salvation and they really liked the part about the Spirit World and the 3 Kingdoms of Gory. She still will only let him be baptized at the end of January, but it is close so we are happy for Rafael because he still has a strong desire to follow Jesus Christ.
On Tuesday and Wednesday we had two young women come along with us and they did an awesome job talking to people and helping us with the lessons. Thursday we had Zone Conference and wow, it was perfect. Presidente Miller talked about the afflictions and trials that the missionaries in the Book of Mormon were faced with-being expelled from cities and towns, beaten and spit upon, cast into prison, mocked, and a lot more. He made us look at our own trials in our areas and to see them as a blessing because of the miracles that will follow if we continue working with faith and resilience as disciples of Christ. I know that with difficulties and trials, we have a chance to grow closer to Heavenly Father. We are also encouraged to teach about repentance and to change in every contact and lesson to really help people see the glory of God and feel more of His infinite love.
Friday we were constantly praying to Heavenly Father to help us to know how we could help Sabrina and Carlos receive an answer about baptism because they got married recently and are now following all of the commandments. We felt impressed to invite them to talk with our Zone leader and ask him questions. So the Elders came and Sabrina and Carlos talked with him and she came out saying that it was super helpful and that they have a strong desire now to be baptized. We are thrilled and are waiting for them to receive a confirmation from God.
Seminary ended so they threw a pizza party and Rafael took the seminary test (with the help of Sister Conceição and me) and only missed one! He is super great with the gospel and loves the church!
And Saturday we got to go to the temple with Manoela to do baptisms for the first time, it was incredible! She loved the temple and we had a special time with her! It was our first time going to the Visitor Center and it was AMAZING!!! Super beautiful and the Spirit is super sweet there. I know that Jesus is the Christ and that He lives! He loves us and we are His disciples. This is His true church restored on the Earth.
Love you all! Have a great week looking for ways to serve others! Happy Thanksgiving!!
love, Sister Giles
1.) me and Néfi :)
2.) my California buddy
3)we bought a Christmas tree for our place!
4,5,6)the Christus, mini me and Christ, and my comp and I
7) Manoela
8, 9, 10, 11) pics of the temple
12) seminary pizza party
13, 14)the girls that went with us
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