Serving in the Mississippi Jackson Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Through the Gospel of Jesus Christ We Can All Return Back to Our Heavenly Father

April 27, 2015

Hi Mom and Dad!:D

I'm glad you enjoyed my email from last week! Everyday something small, funny things happen, and I started a quote journal. Whenever someone says something funny I write it down so know I can look back and still enjoy those moments. Sister Moffett is in it a lot and so is one of our investigators named Doug. He's hilarious and is always teasing Sister Moffett. Doug has been going to church for 7 years and knows a lot about the gospel. Sister Moffett told me that every time they set a date he ends up at the hospital. Last week we tried to set a date and had it all set up but Doug seems to be finding excuses to be busy or gone.  Me and Sister Moffett shared some scriptures about baptism and how important it is. We then talked about how if we know the gospel is true then we can't procrastinate the day of our repentance. I asked him if he wanted to get baptized, Doug said yes and that he knew he needed to. I asked after that if he would act on that desire by being baptized. He said yes and that he would look at his schedule. Sister Moffett told me that he says that a lot though so we'll see what happens.

Last week we met this girl named Debra that just had a baby and we taught her the Plan Of Salvation. Halfway through the lesson she started crying and said she wasn't happy. That she had everything but she wasn't happy. She expressed a desire to find joy and peace in her life and we told her we could give that to her. She also said that she felt that Heavenly Father had sent us to her. It was a really cool experience and I felt the Spirit very strongly. We promised her that the Gospel of Jesus Christ could give her that peace and joy. And that as she continued reading the Book Of Mormon that she would feel comfort and happiness come into her life.

I have a week in a half till this transfer is over and Sister Moffett told me that she'll likely stay with me:D We had a great week and I'm excited for this week! Last Friday our ward showed "Meet The Mormons" at the church and I love that movie! It was different watching it this time because the first time I watched it I wasn't a missionary. Watching the missionary say goodbye to his family made me think of when I said bye to you and dad. But it also reminded me how missionary work changes lives. How through the Gospel of Jesus Christ we can all return back to our Heavenly Father, no matter who we are.

I have to go and sorry for this email being so short, I love a missionary and helping people helping have the blessings I have!:D

Love Sister Keables!:D<3