So, Wendy made it to all 4 sessions of conference sessions which is somewhat a miracle. Especially considering the fact that for 3/4 of that she wasn't even baptized yet. Which brings me to my next point... Wendy was baptized!! I'm soo happy!! It was a long journey, but it's a big change. These things take time. She really was so prepared by the Lord when we found her, it just took her a bit to convince her of that. For about a week there, after we finished all the lessons we teach and we were going reviewing and going over stuff like the "For the Strength of Youth" pamphlet, She said after this week that literally every day, she'd have a question about her reading or something, then me and elder Lund would stop by and teach a lesson on it. All with out us even knowing! Elder Lund shared an experience with her about when he was deciding to go on a mission and he prayed and asked God if he should, then opened the scriptures to a random page and read in Doctrine and Covenants where it said to go on a mission. Wendy decided to try it. In her words she "prayed for an answer originally, but [she] already knew she needs to do it. So [she] prayed for a confirmation then opened up to Alma 5 which talks a lot about repentance. [She] guessed it kinda answered her question but not really, until she came to the last verse which reads 'I speak by way of command unto you that belong to the church; and unto those who do not belong to the church I speak by way of invitation, saying: Come and be baptized unto repentance, that ye also may be partakers of the fruit of the tree of life.' and [she] instantly knew that it was her answer from God. Right after that [she] went for a run and pondered that and came to the conclusion that because God answered [her] prayer through the Book of Mormon that [she] needs to be baptized. That [she] really does know the Book of Mormon is the true Word of God, and that this is Christ's restored church" The opening prayer to Wendy's baptism was offered by Rosa, who is still one of the most sincere prayers I know, who said "we know that this day there are parties in the heavens for these two people being baptized today" (a fellar named Tony was baptized in the same service). I thought a lot about that. The Spirit hit me very strongly and testified to me once again of the importance of this missionary work. That it isn't just something to do because I had nothing else going on, but it has eternal results and blessings for many many souls. I add my testimony on to the testimony of Wendy's that I know this church is the true Church of Christ. that the Book of Mormon is the Word of God and through that book may we all come closer to Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, in any other way. I would challenge all who may be reading this wondering if they should join this church, or return back into activity, to prayerfully read the Book of Mormon, and to come unto Christ and be Baptized.
I leave this with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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