The grind continues

 

My Conference Viewing Squad

 ¿Que lo que mis amigos?

How do you knock on this door?

The grind continues here in Des Moines! This week we saw all of our investigators that we were excited to start working with either drop us or ghost us. Sadly, they just weren’t ready for the Restored Gospel. Obviously I would do anything to continue to work with all of them but they have their agency. They have all felt the spirit testify to them of the truthfulness of this Gospel and have the key to happiness in their homes, The Book of Mormon. Everything happens in the Lord’s time! Even if you don’t like it…I’ve learned that the hard way. We’re still working with Jose Luiz and Omar though! Just bummer new cause Jose Luiz is out of town for 2 weeks and Omar is only in town Sundays and Mondays. So the work and progress is slow but poco a poco!

We were able to do some really solid work though. Talked to a lot of people, got some return appointments and shared the Easter message to whoever would hear it. Sunday night after Conference, we had some time before dinner to do some knocking. That’s when we knocked in to Sandra, Catherine, and Alex. A super humble and sweet family from El Salvador. Instead of sharing the message of the Restoration right then and there, we just asked if they had time for us to show a video about Easter. They invited us right in and Sandra (the mom) was really touched by the video (if you haven’t seen it yet, go watch it!). This lead into an easy transition from the video and reason for Easter to the fact that He lives and His true church is back on the Earth and that it has been restored by a Prophet of God. They loved it. They were all sitting around listening and active as we all talked. Then the coolest thing happened. As we invited them to pray about our message, Sandra right then and there, got the kids, kneeled down, and without E. Rivera and me saying a word, started to pray. Was so sick!

And what another amazing General Conference. President Nelson dropped some bombs on us and changes that all encompass the aspect of unity. As President Nelson said in the Priesthood session, it relates to everyone, that we represent Him! And we have a divine mandate to support, to teach, and to love. To strengthen together and more forward with unity. 

It was a well needed 2 days, hearing from President Nelsen, the Apostles, and others. Gave me a kick start to finish this transfer strong. And with the announcement of all the new temples, the growth of the church is unreal. Here in Des Moines the work may not be hastening as fast as we would like, but throughout the world the Lord is hastening His work right before our eyes.

s/o to Jimbo and the big bday! One year closed to that senior citizen discount! And my boys Nate and Dougie griding out there in ARG and FRA and their bdays this week!

Love you all.

Elder Christensen

Boyz watching Conference at Pres. Badger's