Anyway, this week was pretty
amazing. It's incredible how the Lord guides us to His elect, because we were
led and guided to a family of SIX! The familia B..., and they live in Cantera.
They're a beautiful family, and so humble and receptive. They're dependent on a
ride to church, and so weren't able to come when their ride failed, but they
wanted to, and they already said they'd get baptized! I'm so excited to work
with them. Besides that, we got a referral from the Metro sisters named Ricardo
who is also so prepared! He is a fruit from the train contacting project we've
been doing in the mornings, and he's so open and receptive to what we teach,
and he was all ready to go to church on Sunday, but thought it was at 9:30 at
night. It was interesting though, because we ran into him at the church at 9:30
(we were out with the bishop setting our baptismal date), and were able to talk
with him and clarify for next Sunday. He's so great and I'm so excited to see
where he goes!
On top of that, we had received
another referral from the train contacting, and we found a new investigator,
their neighbor, and then we found them and a few other people who live around
them. In total, there are about 7 new investigators we were able to teach
yesterday and set up return appointments. Amazing! It's incredible how the Lord
provides when we simply asked. Elder Durfee and I talked to each other about
what would happen if we specifically asked for a baptism. So we did. And look
at what's happening now in Santurce.
Speaking of baptisms, we set a
baptismal date last night with C... R...! Bishop came with us to the
appointment, and it was fantastic, and very spiritual. She's very interested in
family history, so we're hoping that it will help her stay focused and set on
her goal.
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| With Hno. Feliz |
Oh, and we had another little
miracle with Hno. Celso Feliz, our recently turned active less-active. He came
to our English class, and we asked if he could visit an investigator quickly
with us afterward. He said no at first, but as the evening went on, he said
"I'll drop you off over by their house". On our way over, he told us
he'd drop us off AT her house, and then as we passed by, he said he'd come in
with us! However, she was on her way out, but we were able to talk with her
briefly about if she had read in the Book of Mormon, and about why it's
important to read from it. And then Hno. Feliz invited her to church! It was
fantastic. After, he told us "You know, I really enjoyed that!" That
was a really great experience, and I'm glad and thankful to have been a part of
it. He's a great guy, and he's on the way back home. :)
It was a pretty crazy week, full of
frustrations and happiness, and we saw the hand of the Lord in our work! It was
amazing, and I'm so thankful to have been a part of it. It's tough, and tiring,
but I'm more happy and content than I have been in probably my life. :) I love
you all so very much, and don't worry Mom, when I come home I will leave again,
but I'll be a lot closer. :) I love you all so very much and hope you're all
doing great! Love you!!
Con mucho
amor,
Elder
Kimball Ray Gardner
Puerto
Rico San Juan Mission
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