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Ryan’s Letter, March 22, 2010

 

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   Alright here we go!  First off I want everyone who can to watch the video clip on the link I put in the subject line.  Let's just say it is amazing, and I want you all to see it.

   Because there is way too many miracles and sweet stories I could tell, I'll just have to pick one or two. But first just so you know, Paulette is all ready for her baptism on the ninth of April.  She has been the easiest to teach because of her humility and willingness to believe.  She is like a great big sponge that just soaks everything up, it has been great!

   So probably my favorite part of last week was actually at church.  We have been blessed by having a lot of people to teach but we have really struggled getting them to church over the past couple of weeks.  At first it looked like yesterday would be the same even though we had made sure to set up rides and special invitations with everyone we teach, but at the last minute Linda walked through the door and right behind her was Elyssa.  Linda has been to church before and Elyssa in an eighteen year old we started teaching this past week.  It was great to finally have investigators to sit by again and the ward did a great job of introducing themselves to them. 

      During the opening song we had another great surprise as Denise and Claudette (two less-active members we are working with) walked through the doors and sat down as if they had been active in the church their entire lives.  Five minutes later Chandra (another less active) walked in and sat next to us with her mom and two kids, then shortly after that Troy (a less-active we had done service for on Saturday) walked in wearing a brand new dress shirt!  Each on of them had come in late so we continually had to scoot closer together on the back row so they could fit.  I was walking through the clouds by then, but it got even better when another investigator (Star) walked in and she had brought her friend with her!  So there we were, two Elders squeezed between all of these people and just as happy as can be. I don't know how it all happened, and I know it probably wasn't unusual for you south American missionaries, but that was really neat for me.  I feel more and more that this is really Heavenly Fathers kingdom and that is why it is growing so quickly.  It is great to be a part of it!

    Well, I just found out today that Ty Smallcomb has recieved his mission call and has already given his departing talk.  Sorry I missed it, I was a little tied up.  But congratulations!  That is really so cool.  First one to get me his mission address is the winner!  I heard it was a great talk, Way to go Ty!  You are on the right team my friend.

    Anyway I better bounce but I love you all.  And I know God loves you all as well, I hope you can feel that.  This is the most wonderfull thing i have ever been a part of because I know it is truly the work of God.

 I love you guys!
Elder Ryan J Allred
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HURRAH FOR ISRAEL!!!

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