THIS WEEK WENT BY WAY TO FAST!! I loved every minutes of it.
Well I am staying in good ol' Paducah with Sister Curtis!! It will be so fun. I am way excited.
Bella Kelso, is progressing real well!! We have her on for a baptismal date for April 12. Her boyfriend actually sent her as a referral to us. He said he would baptize her, but he can't do it on April 12, he can on April 18th. He lives in Maryland. Bella said that's to bad he won't be able to make it to her baptism because she knows she is suppose to be baptized on April 12th!! Haha we were dying when she told us that. She comprehends everything, loves the Book of Mormon and love teaching it back to us!! She said we saved her life. Also she has never been happier! Okay that is the greatest thing I have ever heard. She wasn't able to come to church yesterday because her daughter went to the ER. Dang opposition!! We are very excited for Bella.
We prayed specifically to have two baptism dates. We have a lot of potential investigators. And we are still cleaning out the area book. But this week we were able to set two pretty solid baptismal dates!! It was really cool to see how Heavenly Father provides people when you are willing to work hard and know and do his will. He is so aware of us and our area.
I did exchanges in Mayfield with Sister Peterson. That is one small town there. Seriously that is the complete hicks and sticks. So many humble people. I also did exchanges in Paducah with Sister Hess from the Foxcroft. Both great Sisters. We saw so many miracles!!
We went with Lisa, our recent convert to do some family history on Thursday so she could have some family names for the temple!! Well we had the stake family consultant come help us. Well we go in and Lisa brings all her kids. Well we tried to sign in and but the dang server was down!! The family consultant said that it takes at least 12 hours to get it up and running. We were bummed. But we all got on our knees in a circle and prayed our hearts out!! Well we get up and start talking. So I hurry and hop on my iPad and get onto family search. Well it was up!! So we pulled it up on the computer and it was up! It was so great!! Seriously such a tender mercy from the Lord. Prayers answered in a matter of seconds, through faith.
Lisa's temple trip was a complete success. We woke up and left at 5 in the morning, Saturday. Drove all the way down and did baptisms. THE SPIRIT WAS SO STRONG! The whole time I was just covered in chills. We were able to do baptisms and confirmations as well. Such an amazing experience. It was so cool to have Lisa there with her two girls. They were all just glowing!! They said they never wanted to leave. When I was getting confirmed their was a name, "Anne Marie" I just about fell out of my chair!! (Thats my moms name). Another tender mercy.
We went to the temple to do a session too with the Paducah Zone, we went to the temple to do a session Friday morning. It was pretty stressful. Our ride canceled on us. We can only ask for a ride to transfers and thats it, because we are 3 hours away from Nashville. So we had to drive and use our miles. Got up early in the morning. I drove again. Cruised through traffic and finally made it. Well they told us our session started at 11 but it really started at 11:30. So we were there early! So they told us to change and to do sealings!! IT WAS SO GREAT!! That was my first time doing sealings. The spirit was so strong. We were with a bunch of missionaries too because they all came early. Then we did a session. I just love President and Sister Andersen. Greatest mission President ever. The spirit was so strong and we were all uplifted and ready to go to work. I cannot tell you how much I love the temple. I just want to stay there forever.
On a side note passed through all 3 states on Friday... Kentucky, Tennessee and
Illinois. So that was cool.
Also I prayed to have my last area be a biking area just to get in shape and stuff.... Well guess what? We totally ran out of miles like completely! So guess who is going to be biking? WE ARE! I am so excited. I love it! Sister Curtis was so mad when I told her I prayed months ago for that. Haha
There is an amazing scripture I was able to discovered this week. It's in D&C 103:36
"All victory and glory is brought to pass unto you through your diligence, faithfulness, and prayers of faith."
What a great promise. I know that goes for anything. Whether it be school, work, sports, or a mission.
I love my mission. More than anything.
I love the people. More than anything.
I love my Savior. More than anything.
I love you guys. Thanks for all the love and support!
Sister Gates
Well I am staying in good ol' Paducah with Sister Curtis!! It will be so fun. I am way excited.
Bella Kelso, is progressing real well!! We have her on for a baptismal date for April 12. Her boyfriend actually sent her as a referral to us. He said he would baptize her, but he can't do it on April 12, he can on April 18th. He lives in Maryland. Bella said that's to bad he won't be able to make it to her baptism because she knows she is suppose to be baptized on April 12th!! Haha we were dying when she told us that. She comprehends everything, loves the Book of Mormon and love teaching it back to us!! She said we saved her life. Also she has never been happier! Okay that is the greatest thing I have ever heard. She wasn't able to come to church yesterday because her daughter went to the ER. Dang opposition!! We are very excited for Bella.
We prayed specifically to have two baptism dates. We have a lot of potential investigators. And we are still cleaning out the area book. But this week we were able to set two pretty solid baptismal dates!! It was really cool to see how Heavenly Father provides people when you are willing to work hard and know and do his will. He is so aware of us and our area.
I did exchanges in Mayfield with Sister Peterson. That is one small town there. Seriously that is the complete hicks and sticks. So many humble people. I also did exchanges in Paducah with Sister Hess from the Foxcroft. Both great Sisters. We saw so many miracles!!
We went with Lisa, our recent convert to do some family history on Thursday so she could have some family names for the temple!! Well we had the stake family consultant come help us. Well we go in and Lisa brings all her kids. Well we tried to sign in and but the dang server was down!! The family consultant said that it takes at least 12 hours to get it up and running. We were bummed. But we all got on our knees in a circle and prayed our hearts out!! Well we get up and start talking. So I hurry and hop on my iPad and get onto family search. Well it was up!! So we pulled it up on the computer and it was up! It was so great!! Seriously such a tender mercy from the Lord. Prayers answered in a matter of seconds, through faith.
Lisa's temple trip was a complete success. We woke up and left at 5 in the morning, Saturday. Drove all the way down and did baptisms. THE SPIRIT WAS SO STRONG! The whole time I was just covered in chills. We were able to do baptisms and confirmations as well. Such an amazing experience. It was so cool to have Lisa there with her two girls. They were all just glowing!! They said they never wanted to leave. When I was getting confirmed their was a name, "Anne Marie" I just about fell out of my chair!! (Thats my moms name). Another tender mercy.
We went to the temple to do a session too with the Paducah Zone, we went to the temple to do a session Friday morning. It was pretty stressful. Our ride canceled on us. We can only ask for a ride to transfers and thats it, because we are 3 hours away from Nashville. So we had to drive and use our miles. Got up early in the morning. I drove again. Cruised through traffic and finally made it. Well they told us our session started at 11 but it really started at 11:30. So we were there early! So they told us to change and to do sealings!! IT WAS SO GREAT!! That was my first time doing sealings. The spirit was so strong. We were with a bunch of missionaries too because they all came early. Then we did a session. I just love President and Sister Andersen. Greatest mission President ever. The spirit was so strong and we were all uplifted and ready to go to work. I cannot tell you how much I love the temple. I just want to stay there forever.
On a side note passed through all 3 states on Friday... Kentucky, Tennessee and
Illinois. So that was cool.
Also I prayed to have my last area be a biking area just to get in shape and stuff.... Well guess what? We totally ran out of miles like completely! So guess who is going to be biking? WE ARE! I am so excited. I love it! Sister Curtis was so mad when I told her I prayed months ago for that. Haha
There is an amazing scripture I was able to discovered this week. It's in D&C 103:36
"All victory and glory is brought to pass unto you through your diligence, faithfulness, and prayers of faith."
What a great promise. I know that goes for anything. Whether it be school, work, sports, or a mission.
I love my mission. More than anything.
I love the people. More than anything.
I love my Savior. More than anything.
I love you guys. Thanks for all the love and support!
Sister Gates
Exchanges in Mayfield with Sister Peterson!! Haha quite the humble exchange. Smallest town ever.
Paducah District!
Temple with the Paducah Zone!! Such a great session.
Temple with Lisa, Ella and Hannah!! Baptisms for the dead. So amazing!!
Exchanges with Donielle, a member in Paducah!
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