Hey y'all! I hope y'all had a fantastic week! I cannot begin to count the tender mercies and miracles of the Lord this week. They were so plentiful and exceeded anything I could have imagined.
First of all, our dear friend Kris was baptized. I love him so much and he is full of the light of Christ. I know this because he serves other people. The baptismal service was so special. Even though the font temperature was 120°F (I definitely wasn't the one who did that 🙂😃😲😁😂) the Spirit was still there enough to make me feel nice and warm. Kris was confirmed yesterday as a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and recieved the Holy Ghost. He told me with excitement that he is looking forward to the day when he can serve a mission too!! So exciting!
Another miracle was Hunter. He is the boyfriend of a young woman in the ward. We had two lessons with him the week and he is on date to be baptized on February 5, 2022! It is so incredible. The member family is so loving and supporting of him. Members really do make the work go. It can't be done by just the missionaries.
Katie is the other miracle for this week. I thought she was slowing down and losing steam for learning the Gospel until we met with her and Kris this week! She just put her heart on the table and got really vulnerable with us. That is a good sign that she trusts us. Because of the feelings she shared with us we were better able to help her feel God's love for her which is something she needs so desperately and has been needing for 18 years of her life. I love her so much. She is a beloved daughter of God.
Transfer news. Both Elder Peterson and I are leaving. BIG RIP. I thought for sure at least one of us would stay. Two other Elders will be absorbing our area because of the lack of missionaries. Many are leaving to their original assignments. I am sad to leave. I love the people here so much! I can't believe my time here is done. I am going to miss this area a lot. I am going to call Alma the miracle area because I have seen so many in my time here. I am going to Mena, AR. Still in the same zone just 1hr and 30 minutes south of Alma.
I love you all! Elder Spencer 1z
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