I was actually pretty sick this entire
last week but I'm doing much better now! Although I was sick we still went out
and saw some progress in the area. On Wednesday night we were out knocking some
doors and looking for former investigators. At the last door we knocked we saw
these two men talking to each other while one of them was raking his leaves a
few houses down. We decided to go talk to them and offer to help rake their
leaves. Eventually after some discussion we set a time the next day where we
would come back and rake his leaves. When we came back on Thursday we brought
some English Elders with us because this man doesn't speak Spanish. He wasn't
home at first so we raked his leaves in the meantime. When he came home he was
very thankful for our service and shared with us some things he's been
struggling with. We left the elders to share a quick message with him about the
restoration and they told us it went really well! His name is Anthony and while
we were talking to him on Wednesday night he kept mentioning how he was Greek
and that he knows how to make all this Greek food. It was pretty funny actually.
Then while Hermana Michael was putting him into the schedule for the next day
she said "Rake Anthony's leaves," but he thought she said Greek Anthony. He was
like, "Did you say Greek Anthony?" And we said, "No, but can we call you that?"
He said yes and thought it was rather hilarious. So now the Elders are working
with Greek Anthony!
We had another appointment with one of
our progressing investigators and it went really well! She's amazing! This was
our third visit with her and she is already in 1 Nephi 10 and she read Moroni 10
which we left for her to read last time! She said that while she reads she feels
that it is true and she really wants to come to church! Her only obstacle is
that her boyfriend doesn't want her to go. One of the members in the ward
offered to take her to church but her novio wasn't too comfortable with that.
We're trying to find a time where we can meet with both of them and hopefully
he'll soften his heart as we teach him too. Please pray for them!
We met with a few members this week
too! On Thursday night I had the most non-hispanic meal yet with a member.
Spaghetti, garlic bread, and cheesecake. She saved the day and brought in some
chips and salsa though so it all worked out. She invited an investigator who the
elders have been teaching to have dinner with us which was awesome! We shared a
message about how God is our loving Heavenly Father and all of their responses
were beautiful!
On Friday all but one of our
appointments cancelled. It was crazy but it worked out. We went to the library
and got a few things done, then we went to the church and I practiced piano for
the primary program for a while then we had to be back in the apartment by 7
because it was Halloween. My Halloween evening consisted of reading scriptures
and cup of noodles haha. It was rather excellent.
Church went really well yesterday! Fast
Sunday in this ward is the best. I'm really so thankful I get to serve in this
ward and that I've gotten to know everyone so well! When everyone was going up
to share their testimony I really felt at home and that I really love these
people. It was beautiful. Of course I spent the remainder of church with the
primary playing piano for them. It's sounding good! We had a ton of people at
church yesterday, too! A lot of less active members and a few investigators! It
was such a blessing! I know Heavenly Father is blessing this ward from all the
hard work the missionaries and the members have been putting in lately and I
hope this attendance continues!
Tonight Hermana Michael and I are
teaching for a family home evening at the church with the ward and I'm pretty
excited about it! We planned this game and I think it will be way fun. Well
that's how the wonderful missionary life in Chicago is going! I hope everyone is
doing super great! I just want you all to know that there's no doubt in my mind
that this church is true. I've seen miracles and feel so close to my Father in
Heaven and my Savior Jesus Christ as I faithfully serve the people of Chicago.
I've felt the greatest joy in service. To see others as the Savior sees them. I
testify of the power of the Holy Ghost and prayer. This week we went to visit a
family who has really been struggling a lot. I was really lost for words most of
the lesson and that frustrated me because I wanted to be able to contribute and
comfort them. I just bore simple testimony and at the end we closed with a
kneeling prayer. During the prayer the Spirit touched my heart so strong that
tears started falling down my cheeks and I just knew that everything was going
to be ok and I know everyone in that home felt it too. The Spirit is powerful
and it will touch your heart if you let it. I love you all and hope you have a
great week!
Keep smiling,
Hermana Knowles :)
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| This is really the only picture I have to share this week. It basically sums up my Halloween evening! |
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| I also love this quote by Elder Holland. Love you all! |
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