no time to write but this is my letter to the president, hope you like it
On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 12:13 PM, Nathan Clark wrote:
Dear President Ostler:This week was really good. Elder Cowan and I exercised faith and diligence and I believe we will see the fruit of it soon. I had a very spiritual experience yesterday, and it made me realize the Lord's timing and the Lord's way of doing things. We have been focusing on Brother Twante a lot since I have been here in Taytay. He comes to church and is gaining a strong testimony in Jesus Christ. He has been ready to be baptized for some time, but he said he won't be baptized because his wife is not ready, and she has stopped earnestly investigating the church. We have taught him many times about the importance of baptism, and showing his example to his family to be baptized. We have been trying to help his family progress too but they are not yet ready, and don't come to church anymore. So I accepted the the fact that I wouldn't see him baptized. I felt sad and to be honest a little discouraged. I felt like although I have been working so hard and have nothing to so for it for almost 4 transfers. Elder Cowan, being a great companion, lifted me up by telling me no effort is wasted and pointing out that the Lord's plan is not known to us, and that we will be blessed by working hard. So we decided that we are just going to work hard and exercise our faith in the Lord. After about two weeks (yesterday), Brother Twante almost out of nowhere said that he talked to his wife, and he wants to be baptized, so we scheduled his interview for this saturday, and his baptism for Feburary 7, Which is the last saturday that I will be in Taytay, assuming that I am leaving this transfer. Even to add to that. He works in the mountains during the week, so if he didn't tell me yesterday, there would have been no time to schedule the interview and baptism before I leave. So he told us on the very last appointment of the very last day possible that he wanted to be baptized. This was a miracle in my eyes. The Lord made me labor for a very long time to see if I would be willing to endure the trials without seeing the fruit of my labors, then on the very last chance possible, I get to see them, even a few days before I leave I will see the them. I couldn't keep my emotions in when I found out this news. I am so thankful the blessings the Lord has bestowed to all of us. No doubt in my mind this was a miracle.Also we had all of our speakers show up at church, and we called many new callings to strengthen the Elders quorum and, which is now functioning by it's self with the help of a strong member as president, and supporting counselors. We also reactivated a 16 year old boy named Mondrito yesterday. This past sunday, needless to say was very good. We also broke 40 in church attendance with 41 people there. This was also very exciting. I cannot wait to see you on Wednesday President. travel safe.Love,Elder Clark
On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 11:31 AM, Nathan Clark wrote:
Tell Steph I hope she gets completely better. And I miss her and all you guys so much! Thats cool the you will get to ride on an airplane! I always love riding on them! Miss yall, love yall. Do I sound Like a texas native? And do you guys read my letter every week? I will send more pictures to mom and dad today, so hopefully you see them! Love you all so much, and I cant wait to spend eternity with you, Bye!!!!!xoxoxoxoxoxo
Love,Elder Clark
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