I'm thrilled to hear that everything is going well for the family.
. But life seems to move on in Utah, and it continues pushing forward in
the DR.
This past week we had a impact on the weather from Hurricane Sandi.
Not as bad as the US, but lots and lots of rain. I was soaked from
head to toe for about 3 days, as we walked around the area. Not gonna
lie, it was actually really, really fun! I've never enjoyed getting
soaked in October before, but here....not too bad! I hope things
continue to calm down and the damage can we taken care of now in New
York.
Something really interesting happened last week with a less active
member. This member, Josphina, has a really strong testimony and loves
to share the gospel, but has been inactive almost all her life as a
member. She is a heavy smoker and felt unworthy to attend church. We
sat and visited with her and her husband and let her share what she has
been feeling and such. We then shared our testimonies about the power
of the Atonement to change oneself and sat in a moment of silence. Then
Josphina asked for a Priesthood blessing to help her quit smoking. So
thus ends part one...
Part two! We stopped by Sunday afternoon, after guess what?
Church!! Josphina attend church!!!! She then told us that after we
gave her a blessing a few days before, she had lost all desire and urge
to smoke. Even the thought made her feel sick! How awesome is this!
Her faith is amazing!!! She had the faith to be healed from a
blessing, and because of her faith, it happened!! I feel like this a a
huge blessing for her, and the branch because she keeps saying, "Look
out world, Josphina is back and sharing the gospel." It made me super
happy!!
My testimony was strengthened by this experience with Josphina. I
testify that Jesus Christ can help us change and become new creatures
through his atoning sacrifice. He is our savior, lord, and king! My
message to the world is that Heavenly Father loves us, and through his
son, everything that is ever wrong in life is made right by the
Atonement of Jesus Christ. He lives! I know he lives! My calling is to
carry his name and tell the world that God cares and Jesus Christ will
ALWAYS be there! Never forget that!!! I know this church is his church
and the work continues to roll forward even more rapidly then ever!
Sister Douglas told me that our mission is increasing from 170
missionaries to 275 missionaries with about 40% as sisters. How can
this work not be true? In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Love,
Elder Jensen
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