So yeah, it does seem like we aren't teaching anyone from England, and so far, a lot of people aren't. J and Fi are doing great. J's husband doesn't comment one way or the other on her decisions to be baptized, but this Friday we are having a family home evening with them, and he will be joining us so hopefully we can get him involved. But J and Fi came to church again yesterday, and J is excited to be baptized! We are really thrilled. The date as of now is July 3rd. hopefully it will stay that! We are hoping Fi will also soon be ready to be baptized also.
We are also teaching a woman V (29) and her daughter Ch(12) and her son J (10). We have been teaching them since I got here, and they are awesome. V and Ch came to church on Sunday and we were so excited! They seem really excited about the church, and seemed to really feel the spirit on Sunday. We had a kind of hectic time getting them to church. They texted us like 10 minutes before church and said that their ride fell through, and they needed a ride. Well, we had to get someone from church to come with us and pick her up, because we aren't allowed to drive anyone else in our car. We got back just during the sacrament hymn. Close one. Very exciting! But they are so cute, and we are really excited for them.
Thanks for the update from home! That’s awesome. I can't believe Jessica Toolson is married. Ridiculous. I bet her dress was awesome. That family doesn't have an ugly bone in any of their bodies. Ridiculous!
So yeah, it does seem like we aren't teaching anyone from England, and so far, a lot of people aren't. J and Fi are doing great. Jade's husband doesn't comment one way or the other on her decisions to be baptized, but this Friday we are having a family home evening with them, and he will be joining us so hopefully we can get him involved. But J and Fi came to church again yesterday, and Ja is excited to be baptized! We are really thrilled. The date as of now is July 3rd. hopefully it will stay that! We are hoping Fi will also soon be ready to be baptized also.
About J. We knocked on her door trying to get hold of her and her husband came out. I think he has had previous experience with Mormons and the missionaries, and he just went on for like 15 minutes on how he will not let his wife be brainwashed by us, and that we have to leave her alone. He was not happy that we were trying to change her faith. It was really sad. We are still trying to figure out what she wants, but she doesn't answer our calls much. Hopefully some day she will be more receptive, and her husband will be more willing to be open.
This is the picture of our church building on Banksides and Chatsworth Drive
On Saturday, Bishop Auger called us and he asked me to give a testimony on temples in church the next day, and asked if I would share my experience there...for TEN MINUTES! So basically, he asked me to give a talk. well, as you probably know, missionaries have no time but an hour in the morning to study for ourselves and to write a talk, and that morning's personal study was already gone, and Sundays are so hectic we are lucky if we get any personal study, so I had to write some in the car on the way to appointments, and try to figure out a talk with the very limited resources we have as missionaries. Basically I had true to the faith and the scriptures at my fingertips. Oh well, it went fine. It’s amazing how it's not even hard for me to speak in front of people anymore. Doing that 24/7 has cured me of it. Ha-ha.Yesterday (May 31st - happy birthday Matthias!!!) we had President interviews. I had no idea what to expect, and could not imagine why we had to block our time there for like 4 or 5 hours, but it was amazing! While one by one we were having interviews with President Ogden, our AP's Elder Jette and Elder Stevenson were teaching us what they had felt inspired to teach us. They taught and demonstrated how to interact with members during dinner appointments, and why we are there. We are not actually at dinner appointments to eat, we are there to get to know the family in the ward, we are there to strengthen their family in their missionary responsibilities, we are there to invite them to teach with us, and find out who of their friends we can teach. It was an amazing lesson, and I loved it! It was also really fun to interact with the zone more. I love my zone, they are awesome, and united, and very fun and gospel oriented. The interview with the president was wonderful. I got to know President Ogden so much better, and he really is an inspired man of God. I really love him and his wife, and I feel so much closer to them now since interviews. Sister Ogden and President Ogden watched my recital, and are going to find some way to rent a harp at least for the Christmas program we will have. I hope they will be able to find one! #
I love Banbury. I love the people here. The ward is amazing, and the work is moving along. Every day I am learning more about the Gospel, more about Christ and more about myself. I pray constantly every day, and every day, I see answers to prayers. Prayer works! God listens. I know the book of Mormon is true. Every day, I read the book of Mormon, and I know it's the word of God. If you don't have a testimony of that, read it for yourself! I promise everyone that reads it with an open heart, and starting with a prayer, will know for themselves it's another testament of Christ and it is true. I love it, and grow so much from reading it. I regret every day I forgot to read from its pages. It’s an incredible book! I love this Gospel, I love this work. The time has gone by so fast. I can't believe it's already June. I hope everyone is doing great! I love you all! I love your support, your prayers, and your letters! Keep them coming! I will try to answer as quickly as I can! I love you!
Love,
Sister Clark
Ps. happy birthday Matthias! I love you so much! Thank you for being the example you are to me. You are such an amazing brother, and I know you are also an awesome son, husband and father. Thank you for all you do for me and for our family! I love you so much!
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