Dear Family and Friends!!
This
week was full of miracles as well as God giving us many opportunities
to learn and grow! The Cypress Creek Branch continues to help grow the
kingdom and we are eternally grateful that the Lord has entrusted us
with so many of his children to bring into Christ's fold. This week we
were able to bring two of God's children the Atonement of Christ threw
baptism, being able to be a part of their conversion process has really
helped me become more converted as well. Needless to say, we have seen
many mighty miracles here in Cypress Creek!
One of the
baptisms we had was a fifteen year old girl that Elder Lee and I found
about two and a half months ago. From the first day we met her leaving
the harvest blessing on her doorstep to the day of her baptism I always
knew she was gonna get baptized. She recognized the Spirit extremely
well, it just took a while for her to act upon it. After her baptism she
came up to me and sincerely thanked me. Then she said if we are teaching
anyone that was stubborn like her to bring her so she can testify to
them and get them baptized!
The other
baptism we had was the mother of a family that got baptized a couple of
weeks. We saw with her as we constantly encouraged her and did all that
we can, the Lord prepared a way for her to be baptized on Sunday. After
she came up to me as well and said that she now knows what we were
talking about and loves this feeling! Baptism absolutely is God's will
for ALL of his children!
We saw another
miracle this week, while we teach. Monday night we went to
go see two baptismal dates for this Sunday and they were sitting outside
with the neighbors. We began asking them how their New Years Eve was
going and the neighbor asked us why we didn't ask how she was doing. So
we began talking to her and she expressed that today she has quite a bunch
of addictions and now that it will be 2013 she is done. We then
testified and testified to her and it was amazing to see her face light
up. When we invited her to be baptized she looking at us and said, "I
know what you guys are saying is true. I can feel it. Yes I'll be
baptized!"
I truly cannot believe how
fast this transfer has gone by. I have learned and grown more than I
ever thought I could. I learned the importance of introspection, how to
minister and administer not only to investigators but especially to
missionaries, how to serve and love your companion, how to plan more
effectively, and many many more things! It has been amazing to see Elder
Wood change and grow this past transfer. It hasn't always been easy,
but I can honestly say I love Elder Wood. He has taught me a lot about
having companionship unity and showing love towards your companion. I am
excited for a new and upcoming transfer and whatever the Lord has in
store for me, my area, and my district, I am ready! Because next P-day we
will know if someone is getting transferred or not so be looking
foreword to the big news!!
But I love ya'll and am grateful for
your prayers. I know that they contribute to our success in bringing
souls unto Christ. Always strive to bring everyone you see the gospel by
opening your mouth to them! Miracles will come to pass, for it is a
promise from God.
With Love,
Elder Pond
