Another golden investigator!

8/23  This week we found a wonderful family from Equatorial Guinea. Their names are Felix, Magdalena, and Rosario. They are relatives of a member who just recently passed away, and now they are interested in hearing more about the gospel. Our first visit with them was incredible! Even before we started teaching we could tell that this family has been prepared. They are so open and kind to us, and repeated many times that we are always welcome to come over whenever we want. Also, before we even started teaching, Felix began sharing some of his beliefs. He said he has always listened to people who preach the word of God because he knows that there should only be one church, seeing as though there is one bible and one God. His comments all throughout the first lesson were golden! We came to the end and invited them to read the Book of Mormon and ask God if it is true, and Felix said he didn't need to because he already knew it was true. We told him to ask anyways. They were a bit hesitant at accepting a baptismal date before they prayed together as a family, but they did accept the invitation to pray about baptism as a family and told us we would talk about it next time. Unfortunately they are on vacation this week, but we are excited for when they come back!

We had another really good visit with Manuel and Ima this week. We read with them in 3 Nefi 11, and you could tell they could feel the spirit. Manuel was really attentive and spiritual as usual, but the interesting part was that Ima was way calmer than she usually is. Usually, if we are trying to teach a point, she comes up with some sort of question to ask us, and comes up with a bunch of "what if" situations. This time, she was calm and quiet, and listened the whole time. She had a few questions, but when we answered them, she accepted the answers and we moved on. It was great to see that she is progressing little by little.

Eva is doing well. Unfortunately, her father was very ill this week and she had to take care of him all week. We were unable to visit with her, and she was unable to come to church. She still calls us every other day to see how we are doing. She is still reading and progressing, but we really need to teach her the commandments so that she can start to live them before her baptism. I'm a little worried about that, but I'm sure the Lord will prepare a way.

What I learned this week in the visit with Manuel is that there is no replacement for reading in the Book of Mormon. Every time we read the Book of Mormon with them, it invites the spirit and questions are answered. It's incredible how powerful a seemingly simple book can be! Throughout my mission I have seen how the Book of Mormon can change people. If an investigator who seems to have trouble understanding the doctrines of the lessons starts to read the Book of Mormon with real intent, it's incredible how that simple act opens their mind and understanding. Every time I see something like that happen, it strengthens my own testimony of the Book of Mormon. It truly is the most true book on the face of the planet.

¡Un abrazo querido amigo!