Dudley, Emma

Hola amigos! It's been such a good week and I never want to leave!!!! Miracles -We got in contact with Lucas! He had literally run over his phone with his car (he showed it to us) and changed work schedules but he is still interested. He says every time he tries to come closer to Christ, a bunch of bad things happen in his life. He asked for a priesthood blessing, so the Peregrines came with us and Hermano Peregrine gave him a sweet blessing.  -Ericka recognized the spirit during our lesson as we talked about the Plan of Salvation. She accepted the invitation to be baptized on August 27! -We had a lesson with Noel. Hermano Chacon and Victoria Stewart came with us and he opened up a little more about his concerns. Please pray that he can develop renewed faith in Jesus Christ! -We were able to help Hermana Delia Acosta, Hermana Julia Herrera, and Araceli Barajas start on their family history  -We found out Heydi is coming back this Tuesday (for real this time haha). -Ericka, Noe...

Hola familia y amigos! I am really grateful for the experiences I've had this week! There were highs and lows, but it was just a reminder that my motivation is because I love God. When things get hard, I just think about Him.  Updates -Lucas is not getting baptized for now. He hasn't responded to us for a week:( Please pray for him.  -Heydi didn't come to HB yet. Theres a chance she will come this Saturday but we are not sure.  -Noel is out of food and money right now until he gets paid. He is doubting his belief in God because he doesn't understand why God would let terrible things happen to good people. He needs extra prayers! -Edgar is the same. He did come to church yesterday. Please keep praying for him! Miracles -Last Monday night, we had a sweet lesson with Cathy and Hermana Chacon in HB Central Library Park. It was a beautiful conversation about the Plan of Salvation. I felt God's love so strongly. At the end, we asked Cathy if she wants this to be true. She...

Hola a todos!! It's been another amazing week! The elect are just Falling out of the sky. I just love being a missionary!! Highlights -I got to share a spiritual thought with my Dudley cousins who were at Lake Anna last week.  -Exchanges with Hermana Edgely! We made a language study plan, found Maria, and became best friends -Interviews and MLC with the Galoteras  Miracles -Lucas acted in faith and decided to live the Word of Wisdom! But the sad news is he didn't come to church this last week so we'll have to push his baptism back at least a week:( This is going to be a big week for Lucas. He needs some extra prayers this week! -On Friday, we got a referral for Jackeline. We called her and said we could come over in an hour! So we showed up and she was so excited for us to be there and teach her, her 18 year old son, Bryan and his son's best friend, Slater. We taught them in a mix of spanish and English about the Restoration ofnthe gospel of Jesus Christ. In the end, Br...

It's been another miracle-filled week in La Rosa!   Last Tuesday, we were able to meet the Galoteras. They are the first Filipino mission leaders to be assigned outside of the Phillipines, fulfilling apostolic prophesies from decades ago that the Phillipines would one day be a missionary-sending Nation. They sold or gave away all their belongings and arrived here with three of their boys, Matthew, Jacob, and Gray (the oldest, Caleb, is serving a mission in England). They are literally a modern day-versión of Lehi and Sariah (except for all their children are obedient haha). I was playing the piano when they walked in and I felt a sweet confirmation from the Spirit that they were called of God by a prophet to lead this mission. I am excited to learn from them!   Miracles: -We street contacted Ericka, who is from a part member family. Her mom and sisters are baptized and she went to church when she was little, but she never got baptized. She's about 23 or 24. We've visited he...