The Newport News Ward is SO missionary minded, it's amazing. They helped us get some of our friends to church yesterday!
To be completely honest though, I've never been more tired and been on my knees more just praying for strength and some Heavenly help to keep me going and I will tell you it works. God hears my prayers and strengthens me. He helps me see, understand, and know His plan for me, and I couldn't be more grateful for moments like these on the mission because they really do strengthen me and help me see that all things are done by Him who has all wisdom and love. All these things we go through in our life are for our benefit and good! Even when it can be hard!
I got to watch Lonnie's baptism over Zoom and that was INCREDIBLE! Hearing him bear his testimony was so powerful!! Being an instrument in the Lord's hands and helping other people experience the joy of the gospel is indescribable! I love Lonnie and his family and I'm so happy for them and that he had such a special day!!! So grateful the other sisters have taken care of them 💓
We had Zone Conference this week and the picture you see, yes, that's our zone, the NEWPORT NEWS ZONE IS MASSIVE!! It's so much fun.
Our mission is currently working on THE FLOW AND THE VIRGINIA PLAN! ITS pretty much these 4 things:
1. Go where the people are
2. Talk to everyone
3. Invite EVERYONE to church
4. Use the flow
This was divinely inspired and has been working. We saw a miracle. We were knocking and met Tony by just inviting him to church and told him our purpose and a little bit about our message, then a member pulled up, we told him more and he came to church on Sunday and has already sent his friends the Book of Mormon app because he loves it!! There truly are angels ministering to God's children before we arrive!
Moroni 7:29
And because he hath done this, my beloved brethren, have miracles ceased? Behold I say unto you, Nay; neither have angels ceased to minister unto the children of men.
Then we had a good ole lesson with Bill. Ah, this man is adorable and has gone through a lot, but we invited him to be baptized and he accepted and is so excited!!! August 26th is the day, please keep him in your prayers ❤️
We share a ward with some other Sisters, and we have the time of our lives. I love them all so much!
FINALLY GOT TO SEE THE OCEAN AND I SAW A PALM TREE. SO MUCH JOY AND GOOD TO SEE!!
Something I thought of this week that I want to invite y'all to think about is we are who we spend our time with, so make sure y'all spend time with Jesus!!!
#CTR
-SISTER HANNAH COPELAND
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