1. Paganism: This past week was Halloween, as you all know. One
of the most blatantly pagan days of the year. Hahahahah But seriously, we didn't
have a car because it was in the shop. So we had to walk everywhere. Which wouldn't
have been bad, except for the rain, and wind, and cold. All. Day. Long. It actually
wasn't that bad. My companion got colder than me, which is really unusual. Anyway,
we didn't find anyone to teach because we were the only ones out and about. But
we did get to go to the food pantry and help out there for a little while. I love
the Food Pantry. The people there are awesome and the atmosphere is great.
Also, on the note of Paganism, I met one Saturday. We went to
a local farmer's market and there was a lady selling her stuff and we talked and
we found out that she is a pagan, and she is from Russia. She said she was raised
under the mandatory atheist rule, and so she just kinda went with what she liked
when she left. She was really interesting and really nice. So, now I can say I taught
something to a pagan.
2. Oh, last week, I forgot to mention this, but I got to teach
a lesbian, or rather two lesbians...if ya get my drift. Anyway, we went to find
a former, and they weren't home, but their neighbors were on the porch. So, we taught
them about the church's standing on gay and lesbian. She knew she was in sin, but
she doesn't know how to deny what she feels. It's so weird. We run into people all
the time who tell us that they know they should stop doing a sin, like smoking or
living with someone, but they don't have a desire to stop. There is a guy here in
the area who is over CES. He teaches institute on campus and we get to go. We brought
this up, and he said that most sinners don't know a thing about sin, because they
don't know what it's like to fight that fight and deny themselves. I think he's
very accurate. But back to this lady, she doesn't live in this area, but she said
she would be interested in learning more. So, potential...
3. Amen Sistah!: So I got to go to my 1st Gospel concert. Oh
wow. So Candy, the lady that runs the Food Pantry, offered to give us tickets to
a concert that her minister's wife was putting on to raise money for their church
building. Her voice is amazing! I cannot believe how powerful it was. It was a little
weird for me because they did it in the chapel, and I am not used to people acting
like that in a chapel. But it was amazing. There was a lady that went into convulsions.
hahahahah The lady next to her got up and switched places with someone so that she
wouldn't have to deal with it. Anyway, after the concert, we went to their 'fellowshipping
hall' and had treats. Candy introduced us to everyone that came over. It was so
warm and genuine and wonderful. I loved it. And we got to talk with their Minister.
He is a really nice guy. Candy and us have had some really amazing conversations
about religion and God. That woman is so amazing!!! Now we just need to baptize
her. hahahahahaha
4. Lost in a sea: God must have a serious sense of humor. I have
really been trying to apply myself to the work here and to lose myself in it. Problem
is, I am lost. I have been trying so hard to be a good missionary, that there are
moments when I don't know who I am anymore. I know that I am supposed to teach and
to bring other's to Christ, and I love that. But it's been a long process as far
as the way God is molding me. I know that He will turn me into what He needs, but
it's been interesting to see the differences He's made so far.
Alright, well, I don't have much to say. Sorry if I sounded negative.
That' wasn't my intent. Nothing much has changed with anyone we've been teaching.
Wait, I take that back! The Tobiases. Ok, so we got there on Friday night, and the
one sister has been having a lot of health problems for a couple of months. So Sis.
Savage took her aside and just had a heart to heart. She listened and helped her
feel better, and despite Maddi's boyfriend continually interrupting, she got her
to commit to being a new investigator. In the meantime, I talked with Kate. She
is taking a couple of classes on religion, and they talked about Mormonism, and
she had a lot of questions. For instance, they were taught that our 'bullet-proof
underclothing" was given as an idea to Joseph Smith by Black Elk. So these
are the misconceptions we are helping to fix. But anyway, I and the member with
me taught her an amazing 1st lesson. And then at the end, I committed her to baptism.
That house is always chaotic and crazy. But despite interruptions and confusion,
there was a spirit of calm and peace that we have never felt there. It was so amazing.
So, we are going to go back and teach Maddi the 1st lesson this Wednesday, and help
her understand how the Gospel can fix her doubts. Super stoked!!!!!
Ok, well, I know that even when we don't think He is, God is
paying attention to us. He know us and he is constantly interacting with us to make
us into the people that He needs us to be. I know that I am a daughter of a Heavenly
King, and that I am blessed beyond measure. I know that God is a God of Miracles
and power, and that he does not vary from His promises. I know.
In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Love, Sister Worthen
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