We actually found out earlier this past week that one of the colleges around here started this week (you know we definitely swung by there!) And this week, the other two colleges start! I've missed tabling and talking to other young adults!
Sister Thompson and I have been working our TAILS off! We've been finding, finding, and more finding this week. We've actually run into quite a few prepared people, but they don't quite fit our demographic, so we've needed to pass them off! We even found someone new to teach for the Spanish missionaries. I'm surprised the lady understood our Spanish😅....) We've just felt so fulfilled as we've been out, talking with as many people as we can, and inviting all to come unto Christ!
There were a few funny instances that I have to share:
*Last week, we were trying to use various approaches to talk with people. I've always been bad about using Family History, but I decided to try it. Well, we were walking around the lake and a lady stopped to talk to us (because she thought Sister Thompson was her friend!....Well she wasn't wrong on that one. We're all friends!) We started talking and then introduced family history. She said, "That's funny, because just as I was walking towards you ladies, I was thinking 'I need to start making a family tree, but I don't know how!'" WOW. THE SPIRIT! Who knew?! I was amazed that the family history approach really worked, haha! The Lord's timing is amazing!
*While we were at IVC, I was talking to this girl and introducing the Book of Mormon to her. As I held it up, she said she wasn't interested. But just at that moment, a guy walked by behind her, and said, "Could I get one?" I honestly thought he was joking, but then I sat down with him and learned that he's actually been searching for truth recently! He has lots of friends that are members of the church and has been curious! Right then and there I taught him a simple Restoration lesson and his response to Joseph Smith's first vision was, "That's heart-warming!" I just felt the Spirit so strongly as I was sitting there with Richard! He lives way out of our mission, but we'll connect him with missionaries in his neighborhood! Such a cool moment!
*Another day, we stopped by this sketchy park where there were quite a few homeless people. We hopped out of the car and were looking for people that we could talk to. Just then, a YSA rode by on his bike, we said the basic "Hi, how are you?" and I told him "I'm great!" He kept riding away, but I then said, "Do you wanna know why I'm doing great? Because of Jesus!" He smiled and kept riding. But you know we followed him and sat down and talked with him for a minute! He said he almost joined the church a few years ago, but then moved here to the area and lost touch. We talked about the Book of Mormon and he showed lots of interest! As we were sitting there, I was pretty sure I saw weed in his pocket and then he got up to have a quick "conversation" with a guy in a black SUV....so he may or may not have done some kind of drug deal after that. Who knows, but we know that gospel conversation needed to happen!
We had another little lesson with Cassity in her new condo and BOY, is the Spirit strong in her house! She seems like she's been a member for years! She is doing so well living the gospel and is finding so much joy in it all! I'm so grateful to be able to witness her growth in all of this! She never ceases to amaze me!
We've just been out and about talking to all of God's children! It's really amazing to get to know people from all different walks of life! We are all unique and loved in our very own way! I love how this gospel brings us all together!
I've been thinking a lot about the Atonement and how it has affected my life! I've been blessed to see it change other people's lives as a missionary, but I did a lot of self-reflecting the past few days on how it has impacted my life. I wouldn't say that I've experienced anything too crazy or detrimental yet, but I don't have to go through those things to understand the Atonement! I know that Christ is here with me, everyday! Serving a mission is not an easy task and I most definitely need Him every step of the way! I'm imperfect, but he buoys me up and helps me feel hopeful, despite my inadequacies! I LOVE MY SAVIOR! I'm grateful for this time that is dedicated to Him in full-time service!
I love you all! Thanks for loving and supporting me!
Sister Burton
2500 N. Bristol St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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| Spanish Swap Meet last P-day! Cute little Mexican shoes. |
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| Dinner with Cassity at her new Casa! |
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| Meetings in preparation for Zone Conference! |
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| Love these Sisters and my second Mom!!! |
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| Beautiful lake at sunset! |
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| Look what Cassity put on her mantle:) |
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| Cassity brought these to church for the RS sisters. What a gem! |
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