This week we have still been striving to find new solid investigators. It hasn't neccissarily been a smooth couple of weeks, yet we have been blessed as we have pressed forward with faith. We have had several opportunities arise for service (one for a member refferal that we have struggled to catch at home) and were able to help the Cutrer family share the gospel through the BRP.
We found a new family, the Bicerras! Bro. Bicerra told us that from the first time he saw us, he knew that we were doing God's work. We have worked in the neighborhood over the past few months and have seen them every once in a while. They are so busy. Bro. Bicerra works during the day and then both Bro. and Sis. Bicerra drive ice cream trucks in the evening. We had an opportunity a couple months ago to do a small act of service for Sis. Bicerra (it was raining and we closed her gate as she pulled out in her car). Two weeks ago, it was 9:00p and we were walking back to our car. As we passed their house, Bro. Bicerra and his sons were playing basketball. We stopped and chatted for a minute, then headed to our car so we could be in on time.
Last week, we finally knocked on their side of the street and their oldest son answered. He was warm and inviting. They were busy at the moment, but Bro. Bicerra asked that we come back. The second time we came, they told us the same thing, but set a time for us to come the next day. When we arrived, they said they had about 20 minutes to sit down and talk. We of course took their offer. They have very firm faith in Christ and we could feel the spirit in their home. We talked for several minutes about our work as missionaries and about our beliefs. We testified of the importance of families, which they loved. After about 15 minutes, Bro. Bicerra asked what was the real difference between us and other religions. We testified that the gospel of Christ has been restored in it's fullness and purity again to the earth. The spirit testified of these words to their hearts and Sis. Bicerra said "wow". Though the time they had alloted was over, they asked that we go ahead and share our message. The spirit was strong as we taught and they accepted gratefully the opportunity to read and pray about the Book of Mormon. We can't wait to teach this family again tonight and help them progress towards baptism! People are prepared little by little to receive our message. I don't they would have been so warm to us if they hadn't seen us out and about as they had.
Tomorrow, we have an amazing mission fireside planned for investigators, recent converts, and less active members. I'm so excited. Kayla will be coming and we've been inviting people left and right. The spirit's going to be so strong, I'm excited and pray that a couple of people we have invited will come. This is an experience that I think will really help them progress.
All of the things going on back home, the family we found, and the mission's emphasis on finding families has caused me to reflect on the importance of family. I'm so grateful the blessing of having mine forever! I want others to enjoy that same joy!
I love you all!!
Love,
Sis. Cottam
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