We had an interesting turnout at church yesterday. Like I've mentioned in the past, the majority of the people here in College Place are Seventh-Day Adventist. And there is even an SDA High School. Apparently they have a "World-Religions Class", and a part of their assignment is that they have to observe three different religions. So yesterday we had basically a high school field trip at sacrament meeting. In total there were about six or seven students. And thankfully, we heard some of the best sacrament talks we've ever heard, they were both from the stake. One of them talked about the enabling power of the Atonement, and the other talked about the power of receiving a testimony through the Holy Ghost, specifically about the Prophet Joseph Smith. So we knew that all of the students were in good hands. Only one of them, Quentin, stuck around for all three hours though. Afterwards we talked to him for quite a bit. He had a lot of questions about some things. Even though he was there only for a school assignment, it was still a very cool experience to teach and to be apart of. At that moment I truly felt like one of the Lord's representatives.
We've been able to get quite a few of our investigators on date for baptism this week. It's been a huge focus in our zone. All you have to do is invite! It's going to be an action packed next couple of weeks maintaining all of these amazing investigators!
We were able to meet with the family I mentioned last week about the sheep, the Huntley's. We watched the Restoration with them and had a pretty candid talk with Brother Huntley and if this is what he wants to pursue right along with his family. It was a great lesson. The Spirit was very strong and we were able to say what needed to be said. We did learn that his conversion is going to take a little longer than what we hoped. But he'll definitely come around.
Bob was not able to make it to church yesterday. And for the first time ever on my mission, the investigator actually had an okay excuse not to come to church. He had to take care of some pretty serious and personal matters. So we will have to move his date back a little further, but everything should work out okay though. Bob is such a great guy and so hilarious. We were able to teach him the Word of Wisdom this last week and he completely accepted it--and more! He told us that wants to give up eating chocolate too. We're both so excited for Bob and the changes that he's been making in his life. Keep him in your prayers.
I love this gospel and I love this church! Every single week as a missionary, my testimony grows stronger and stronger. I'm so grateful for this chance to serve as one of the Lord's representatives
Thanks for all of your love prayers and support. It continues to strengthen me everyday.
I love you all!
Elder Scott
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