The Time is Now

 Hey everyone! This week was a busy fast week with 2 divisions and a super fun activity...


So on Tuesday I got to go back to my first area!!! I was there a little over a year ago and it brought back sooo many memories!! Lots of good ones and some very sad and hard ones... but it was so cool to be back and see a few members there. 

On Thursday I stayed in our area and we did another division. About 2 weeks ago we received a reference from the church Facebook ads whose name is Marvin. He only wants to speak English with us and we called a few times until finally on Thursday we went to his house. He wanted to speak English so his family doesn't understand us haha. But basically he has had a rough life and made some not so good decisions. Having family troubles and wants to stop drinking. We had a super powerful lesson - the 1st one I've taught in English so that was weird- and at the end I offered the prayer. The spirit was literally SOOOO strong. Afterwards I asked him how he felt and he said "I feel a little warm inside and it feels good." We testified that it was the spirit and that the things we taught are true. The only thing is he lives in the sister’s area next to ours haha. But I really hope he can progress!! 

   

We have been planning a fireside at a church owned property with the ward and on Sunday it finally happened! We shared a small spiritual thought and then with the seminary youth we sang some songs. Then we cooked some hot dogs over the fire and roasted marshmallows. It was nice to be by a fire again haha. But it was a good turn out for the ward and I hope we can do more activities!!


 


I have been thinking lots this week that the time to act is now. We can't change anything about the past and we can't do anything in the future. Now is the time to repent. Now is the time to come back to church. Now is the time to share the gospel. There is nothing else more important than sharing the gospel. I invite you all to help the missionaries in your ward. To make things right with the Lord and come close to Jesus if you aren't already close. I love you all so much and hope you have a good week!! 

Remember, Jesus loves you

Elder Pilling


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