Saturday night we had a night of music! It was a great
barbecue followed by a karaoke sing off! We left before the Babylon music came
on, but we were able to welcome 5 amis to the activity, which is such a miracle
in itself!
Angelique came with her adorable son, and was blown away by the
kindness and coolness of our members. She will be going back to South Africa
this coming weekend, but she was able to learn so much from our YSA who are
preparing for missions. David taught her the plan of salvation, baptism, and
temples… She texted us the next day and asked us for the information for the
missionaries in South Africa. We weren't able to see much come from our labors,
but the fruits will bloom in South Africa for sure! During the activity a
random man showed up. He looked familiar. Members came up and told me that a
man was looking for the sisters. Upon talking to him, we found out that we had
met him two weeks earlier on the bus! We had done the questionnaires with him
and left him with our card. He happened to be in the neighborhood so stopped by
to check out the church. His name is Ivio. He came at just the right moment
too! He ate and got SPARKED by the members. He couldn't stay too long, but he
asked for a tour of the chapel and a Book of Mormon. He took the knowledge with
gratitude and promised to come to church the following morning. He indeed came
to church… We don't know much about him yet, but he certainly is a miracle for
us right now! We will share more next week :)
We had an exchange this week… I was with Soeur Bently. I did
an exchange with her when I was
Amandine is still doing fantastic, but she wasn't able to
come to church yesterday, so she won't be able to be baptized the 5th of July…
Bummer, but its okay because I know that its all in the Lords timing. Armand is
still going strong for the 5th. Please pray for him. Antonio is growing so much
in his faith! Even if we have to take it step by step. He has been incredibly
integrated by a brother in the ward that has taken him under his wing… wow.
Member missionary work is priceless.
We found some great new amis this week that we randomly met
on the street, including a little family!! Miracles. People are just falling
into our laps.
I just want you to know that I love Soeur Grunke with all my
heart… Seriously. I adore her so much. We laugh together like crazy people. I
have the funniest journal entries of my entire life with her. Also, I keep
having the freaking weirdest dreams of my life… But they're not as good as
reality.
This week I pondered on how much I have grown during my
mission… I am still a bit odd and crazy and loud and fun, but with a different
reason behind my living the way I do. My testimony has grown exponentially. I
wanted to commemorate my deep testimony forged during my mission, to the
wonderful hours of study we are allotted every day, but this week while praying
I had an overwhelming feeling that my testimony is developing not solely from
my studies. My work ethic, diligence, and obedience contributes to a majority
of my testimony. Citing scriptures and learning doctrine would mean nothing if
I didn't live up to what I was learning. I would never know the truths of my
studies unless I put it to the test in my personal life. I am so grateful for
the tender mercies of the Lord. I am grateful for every hardship, every
difficult moment, every opportunity to show Him that I do indeed love Him.
Brothers and Sisters, I love the Lord. I love Him with all my heart. Be
obedient to Him. In the words of King Benjamin "If ye believe all these
things, see that you do them."
Have a blessed week my loved ones, no
matter where in the world you may find yourself this week :)
avec tout mon amour,
Soeur Beeny
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