Week 5: 11/20/2017

Hey y'all!

This week has been great! A lot happened, but I will try not to make this email too long.

On Tuesday we went tracting, and we had some really great contacts! I am still a little nervous to door contact, but it was great on Tuesday. We met a man who was really interested, and he asked us who Jesus Christ was to us. Jesus Christ is everything to me. He is the hope that the world needs. The man had almost every scripture from the Bible memorized, and he asked what our favorite part from the Bible was. I don't think he was expecting much from two young Mormons, but I was able to say Matthew 9. I then testified of the importance of faith. In Matthew 9 there is a woman who has a blood disease. She had so much faith in Jesus Christ, and she knew she could be healed if she only touched his garment. Jesus Christ did not feel her physical touch, but he felt the power that she had because of her faith. How crazy is that?! We should all strive to have a faith like that!

We also had exchanges this week! I thought I wouldn't really like exchanges, but I loved it. I went to Gainsville with Sister Johnson. She is the sweetest, and we had a great time together. We just exchanged for a day, but it was still awesome! While on exchanges we went tracting and had dinner with some members. It was great, and I loved being able to learn more from another sister missionary. 

Wedensday we had zone conference. That was a blast! I love getting together with all of the other missionaries and just having a good time. We talked a lot about finding and how to become better at contacting. It was a great meeting. We also had interviews this week wiith President Marsh and Sister Marsh. I just love them. They are so fun, kind, understanding, and they give the best advice. I had a great interview, and President Marsh had great advice for me! 

One of the best things that happened this week was with our investigator Jen. We were teaching Jen about temples and families. We had a video for her to watch about temples, and while she was watching the video I was prompted to search the word "temple" on my Gospel Library app. I thought that was weird, but I did it anyway. Of course when I searched "temple" about 300 scriptures pulled up. I was then prompted to choose 2 Nephi 5. I did. The video was ending and I still didn't have a scripture to choose. As soon as the video ended, I heard a voice say "verse 16". I chose verse 16 and it was perfect for the lesson. The video talked about Solomon's temple, and so did the scripture. The video also said the beauty of the temple is not important, but it is what happens in the hearts of the people that is. I loved that! 2 Nephi 5:16 also says that. It was an amazing experience and I could feel the spirit guiding me. 

It was been an amazing week, and I am excited to start this new week! A lot is happening in the Georgia Atlanta North Mission! The work is great! I hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving.  I miss you all and I am so grateful for your support! Have a wonderful week! I love you all.

Sister Guillory 






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