So
the other day we met this guy on the street, Ronaldo and he quickly recognized that we were "the Mormons" he also told us that he has a Book
of Mormon that he has been reading. At first, I was thought he was
confusing the Book of Mormon with another book, so I grabbed a book from
my bag and showed him and he was like yeah! I have that exact book at
home and I read it every night. Sister Torres and I literally just
starred at him. I was in disbelief. He told us that missionaries a long
time ago gave him a book when he visited our church. We asked him if he
prayed and asked Heavenly Father if the book was true and he was like
yeah, and I know it´s true. Like the Bible is the word of God, too.
He´ll be baptized the 24th. Would be sooner, but we have Stake
Conference all the way in Belo Horizonte. Oh my gosh though, my
testimony grew like times 10 that Heavenly Father IS preparing people
for us! He´s placing people in our paths that are just waiting for the
gospel!
Also
we found another lady, Patricia, who is insanely prepared too. We found
her by knocking on the door. I think it was like Tuesday or Wednesday
this week we literally spent ALL day in the blazing hot sun, walking up
and down huge hills. I don´t know what it was but literally NO ONE was
home and the ones who were home were busy. So Sister Torres and I were
so tired and a little discouraged. We said a quick prayer and the next
person we found was Patricia. Her door was open so we walked in and told
her who were were and she was like ohhh hey! Come in, sit down! She
told us that about 8 years ago she used to go to our church, but never
got baptized because of some things that the sisters of the ward said to
her. But she has a Book of Mormon and is reading it, praying and
everything. We assured her that if she comes to church with us Sunday
that the same thing won´t happen. She said she would go. She is SO
awesome! Oh my gosh I love her so much, she´s got such a strong
testimony!
I´m
sooooo grateful for this gospel in my life. I know that the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, literally is Christs church here on
the earth. I´m so grateful for the priesthood on the earth today and the
blessings we can receive because of it. I know Heavenly Father hears
and answers each one of our prayers. He is our Father and He loves us.
Sou muito grata pelo meu testemunho que eu tinha ganhada destas coisas! Sei que Cristo vive!
Amo vocês!
Sister Hallmark
