Good
day! Well, this week was an awesome week for me and Elder Somoray. We
had a lot of great spiritual experiences in our work! It feels so great!
Things are going good and I'm enjoying the work each
day! I am feeling the Lord's love in abundance! I can never tell how
grateful I am to be here in the Mission Field. It feels wonderful!
Sometimes, one day is short, hahaha! I guess that happens when you enjoy
what you do. :)
Anyways, Sister D's baptism (the daughter of a
less-active mother who is now active) was successful! Though it won't
count to us as a convert since she's 8 years old, nevertheless, we're
happy that she's now a member. The whole family are happy. Her mother
has changed a lot! We could see in her countenance the change that took
place with her. She always tell us that she feels the spirit big time
now, and the favorite word she always tell us whenever we commit her to
do something is the word "bound", from a scripture mastery in Doctrine
and Covenants 82:10 "I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say; but
when ye do not what I say, ye have no promise." She learned it in Relief
Society Class. Elder Somoray and I was so surprised with the great
change she have now. She even fasted for a special purpose and she is so
happy whenever she tells us her spiritual experiences. We're so happy
for her and her family. Her husband is being encouraged too to be
active. Sister will be flying to Dubai this Wednesday so we'll really
miss teaching her, but we know that as she reunites with her husband,
they'll do all they can to go back to the temple. We're so glad to be a
part of their lives.
As for our investigators, we will be having a
baptism this Saturday. Yay! He is brother R. We are so happy with the
changes that are taking place in his life. This week, after we taught
him about important commandments, we were surprised with the change in
his countenance! He told us that he's realizing a lot of things and that
he hungers to feel the Spirit more in his life. He's receiving personal
revelation more than before and we are so happy on how the Gospel
changed his life. His brother and cousin are receiving such changes in
their lives as well. It's so great to see how the Gospel changes lives.
Elder Somoray and I are so surprised with his countenance. It's just
surreal! I know that as one knows more about the Gospel, it will help
them become close with God.
Last Sunday, we had 85 members in attendance. It's
so great to see how less-actives are coming back to church. We had 14
less-actives who came to church, and most of them have been interviewed
by Bishop already. Elder and Somoray always thank God for how he blesses
these people. We know that we are just instruments. And, these
experiences touches me so much. It makes me love the Gospel more. I
guess this is the joy that comes from doing the Lord's work. It is so
surreal to feel that "burning in the bosom" whenever we work or teach
someone. It converts us as well.
One of the greatest things that I've learned this
week is the importance of members. We had this less-active couple who
are struggling with their lives and sister wants to resolve it by going
away with their daughter. It will sadden us if that happens. I kinda
remembered how hard it is to not have the Gospel especially in a family
setting. As the only member in the church, I've understood how Gospel
really blesses our families. I have faith that in time, my family will
receive the Gospel as well and enjoy the blessings that I'm receiving
and the happiness that comes from it. We prayed for the Lord's help and
the only answer we received is to have Bishop with us. Last Sunday,
Bishop went with us to that less-active couple. We taught the importance
of families, the roles of fathers and mothers and the eternal destiny
of each family. God really loves them. We have felt it. Through the help
of Bishop, they were able to not resolve it in running away. It gave
them hope that all will be well as they try to be more faithful and
patient with their trials. Elder Somoray and I are so much grateful with
all the things that transpired this week. We're so happy :)
We're constantly improving ourselves to become
better persons each day. Our companionship is just strong! We're happy
with our companionship and for the things that we're constantly learning
from each other. I know that as a trainer, I think I was the one who
benefited much with the training. I know I've been training for a long
time, but each trainee that I handle teaches me something so unique that
it humbles me to know them better and to learn from them. I am so
happy.
Well, that's our great week! I've attached some
pictures. One was with Bro. Ezra Open. He was assigned in Masagana 2nd
before with Elder Atwood. I met him here. Small world! Hahaha! Also, we
had a picture of a primary whom Elder Somoray and I do play all the
time. She's just adorable! Hahah! We won't forget her family. And, all
the members here as well. They are so supportive. I am loving the area
more and more. Hahaha...
Thanks for everything everyone!!!! Hope to hear from all of you again.
Sincerely,
Elder Dimazana
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