February 4th, 2013

Good week, I have been trying to work more on Spanish this week, I have a goal to finish the book of Mormon in Spanish by the end of my mission by reading it out loud....it will happen! We are reading 6 pages a day as a mission and we are now in Mosiah- just read about Abinidai and Alma, I have learned a lot by applying their work/words to missionary work. They were very bold and testified over and over about Jesus Christ, Repentance, authority and baptism. They are great examples.

We were able to do some good work with members this week. We went out to Hueytown again with a member, and we had some good conversations. She is so strong in her testimony, and wants everyone to come to church, and return to church to feel what she feels. I love hearing her testimony and how many goals she has for herself and her children in the church.

We were able to go out with two other members this week. They are both trying to learn Spanish as they prepare for Spanish speaking missions. They love listening to it, and it is fun to help them speak and understand what is going on. The women we brought them to loved hearing their testimonies and it really helped in the work. Especially with Cristina and another women named Veronica. We see so many different personal situations and experiences, but time and time again we can testify of the same gospel, the same spirit, and the same Christ that they can receive the help, joy, peace, and comfort that they need.

We taught English class this week, and we had four people there, Sister Schoreppel and I split them off into two groups and helped them according to their own needs, and had a good lesson on the 1st half of the plan of salvation. We ended up sharing a part of the Book of Mormon that was one of the favorites of the member that was there- so inspired! We were able to testify of Jesus Christ and his importance of the plan, and how everything he has done is to keep us on the path. Good day!

We are still enjoying working with the recent converts in the area, both Spanish and English. I really do love doing both work. It just makes it so we can talk to even more people. That has still been one of my goals, to talk to more people about the gospel. People have heard about the church, but have questions. And we will be blessed as it says in Mosiah 15 to those who have "opened [their] mouths."

I love you all!! Have a great week :)

Hermana Coleman