Another amazing week!!! HELLO, friends and family. I love and miss you all!! Everything here in Virginia is going so good, and I feel so lucky to see people change because of this gospel!
Davis Street ❤️
On Saturday, Nathan and Matthew were baptized and confirmed members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints! I couldn't be more proud of them and their decision to follow our Savior. The ward couldn't be more proud of them as well, the whole room was packed and overflowing with the ward welcoming them! But the person I know that was the most proud is our Heavenly Father! This day couldn't have been more perfect, and they even got to have their favorite treats after (cake pops)
Me and Sister Stauffer woke up early to get everything ready and when we got there, everything was already set up and the font was full!!! This ward is literally AMAZING!
BIG DAY FOR MATTHEW AND NATHAN
To share something crazy because a mission is all of the above, we went back and cleaned our friends (hoarder and alien believer) home. GUYS I WAS DYING! WE HAD A WHOLE CAR FULL OF GARBAGE! She had 5 drawers full of pills from 20 years ago...when I opened those drawers let's just say my face said everything my nose smelt. It was horrible. THEN we asked why half the house was blocked off and she said because her home is being taken over by black mold...we are extremely worried and willing to take any advice!
This story is one I'm so excited to share and something that really made me cry! Anyway, so Hanna is literally amazing and is always sharing with others what she is learning. She has been talking to her mom about what she is learning, and Hanna asked if her mom could come with her to meet with us on Saturday night. We, of course, said we would love nothing more! Her mom sat down and got straight to the point and said she's always prayed and has never received an answer so clear in her life that she needed to meet with the missionaries and to learn about our gospel! While she was telling us, we were all in tears as she said she even saw us while she was praying, and she said I know this is exactly where I need to be. I felt God's love for her so strongly and knew she is a child of God who is seeking for the truth, and I couldn't be more happy for Hanna and her mom! They have so much faith!! They came to church with us yesterday and ended up getting a priesthood blessing. They both are wanting to learn and know so much more!
While we were in our lesson with Hannah and her mom (Gin), I kept thinking about Alma 32: 30
30 But behold, as the seed swelleth, and sprouteth, and beginneth to grow, then you must needs say that the seed is good; for behold it swelleth, and sprouteth, and beginneth to grow. And now, behold, will not this strengthen your faith? Yea, it will strengthen your faith: for ye will say I know that this is a good seed; for behold it sprouteth and beginneth to grow.
Hanna and Gin had a seed planted years ago when they first heard about the church and now the seed is growing because of their faith!! Every good thing comes from God! I challenge you all to be an example and plant seeds. I promise it can go a lot further then you could ever imagine. I know I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be at this time just like Gin! God has prepared us all to be ready to be where we are in our lives. We just have to trust him!
Love you all!!! Have the best week ever!
CTR
-SISTER HANNAH COPELAND
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