So first off, the 4th of July, we went on exchanges, so I
was in South Salt Lake, on a bike all day. We biked everywhere, and talked to
every person that was outside, for like 9 hours straight. We stopped twice, to
eat some food, but the rest of the time we were sharing with others the good
news of Christ's restored gospel, and how this is the Promised land. People
loved it!
Here in Holladay it is quite the same. We work as hard as we
can, talk to every person we see, and try to help each individual claim the
blessings of eternal life and the companionship of the Holy Ghost. Some of the people
(specifically those whose houses are bigger than church buildings) don't want
to hear a thing. Others, those in the rest of our area, are so willing to
accept this message from God. We will randomly stop and help people all the
time. One lady didn't want to talk, she told us to leave, so we started
cleaning up the things she was trying to clean. Her heart softened so much, and
it was great to see the Spirit touch her, and help her feel God's love.
A miracle we saw was with a man named Todd. Many people in
Utah have lived here very long, and supposedly "know all about the
church", and have talked to missionaries "hundreds of times".
Well, that may be the case for some, but not everyone. Todd was out in his
yard, so we stopped to talk, and we actually thought he was a member. Nope, he
just has lived here 38 years, takes clients to tour Temple Square, but has
never had missionaries in his home to present the message of the Restoration of
the Gospel of Jesus Christ. So we did. It was so powerful, and he committed to
read from the Book of Mormon and pray about it. We are excited for our follow
up date.
So yes, that is what is going on. We have 2 people preparing
for baptism this week, more to follow, and this is the best thing I have ever
done in my life!
Also, my bike I had was starting to die on me. It actually
wrecked itself twice. So we went to get it checked out, and with the grinded
gears, broken chain, broken brakes, and snapped frame, I decided to buy a new bike. It is great because now we are
able to up the speed of the Lord's work even more.
We see miracles every day. I love serving these people and
the Lord!
I love you all!
Love,
Elder Adams
p.s. picture of me and my new bike. Also, for Pioneer day,
one ward held sacrament meeting outside, everyone dressed in Pioneer clothes.
Then, Tuesday we will have a huge breakfast and fireworks all day!
