It's been a wonderful week here in Sacramento, hail storms and all! The hail wasn't too bad, it came while we were out on bikes with other Elders and thankfully it was only pea sized versus the quarter to softball sizes from home! It was pretty funny to see how everyone began driving carefully because they consider it winter conditions!
We had a few miracles occur, which we are very grateful for!
First,
we met a less active family in the Goethe Park ward and after sitting
down the father opened up to us about his spiritual needs and the
stresses of working. We related to him with our calling as zone leaders
and talked about the similarities of our situations and how the small
things, reading, prayer, and attending church, make the world of
difference. We discussed how having the spirit is key and that God cares
about all aspects of our lives and as we include him in our efforts
they will be counted to us for righteousness. This really helped us
begin a great relationship with them and we will be helping out with
several projects soon! At the end of the conversation they found out we
didn't have a dinner and handed us their credit card! They said to keep
it for the night and they would COME TO CHURCH to get it! Sure enough
they were there and it was a really great thing to see.
Second,
Arianne came to church again and we had a lesson afterwards. She has
been reading the Book of Mormon and mentioned it brings great peace when
she is depressed or stressed. I testify it truly does bring peace and
it makes our day. It's like you're never fully dressed without a smile;
well, your day is never complete without reading! The spirit was strong
in the lesson, especially as we invited her to be baptized on March 24th...she
accepted!!! She had tears in her eyes as she said "This feels so right"
and asked the members there to help her prepare for baptism! Third,
Meghan brought her husband to church, who had previously wanted nothing
to do with church or religion! We overheard members talking to him and
they were discussing joining the church!
Fourth,
we had the opportunity to be a road side assistance crew! We were
merging onto the freeway when we saw a man pulled over with his hazards
on. We should have thought about it a little more considering we were in
oak park.....rough area....but we immediately pulled over and hopped
out. The man, Alex, is a great devote Catholic and had ran over a
ladder. We worked with him for about 15 minutes and managed to get it
the ladder untangled from under the car! He asked for our card and said
he would be in touch with us. The sad thing is he had been there for
roughly 25 minutes and not a single car stopped. If you see someone you
can serve, please do so. It will bring them and yourself joy, I know
because I saw and felt it.
We
spent a lot of time with President Hymas this week because a strange
situation with an investigator which is too much to type, but it
suffices me to say we are no long teaching them.
Also for the first time in 15 MONTHS
WE WENT TO THE TEMPLE!!! I cannot express the spiritual nourishment I
received there. I didn't feel like I had anything missing in my life but
walking into the Celestial Room felt like I was home and a hole inside
me was filled. I literally felt as though I was with my Father in Heaven
as I prayed and could not expressing anything accept praise and thanks
for the blessings I have and for those who mean so much to me in my
life. Even now as I type this it makes my heart leap for joy! I really
do love to see and visit the temple! The temple is literally heaven on
earth and for the members, please go as often as possible. For those who
are not members of the church, you can learn more via the missionaries
and one day, if you so choose, go there as well and experience a peace,
joy, and love you have never before felt.
I love you and pray this finds you well! Meghan is getting baptized this weekend!!!
Love,
Elder Berry
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