Sounds like there never really is a boring day at the Stoker house. I'll keep you in my prayers, Paige. You crazy animal.
This has been another week of learning for Sister Stoker! Heavenly Father is so good at giving me trials to make me stronger. And I am grateful for them. Training has been a learning experience for me- it helps me continue to work on being exactly obedient so I can set the example for Sister Onorato. We do still find ways to have fun though throughout the day which is always important.
Yesterday the second counselor in the bishopric came up to us right before Sacrament meeting started and told us the speakers didn't make it to church so we were it! Haha. I was loving it- I think S. Onorato turned a bit green. But she did a fantastic job. We spoke on missionary work- big surprise I know- but it was great to get up and just talk to these people. It is so cool serving in an area for so long because I knew each and every one of the families in the congregation and love them all. There was a great spirit in the meeting as we sang missionary songs and our Ward Mission Leader came up as well and gave a great talk. We had a new investigator there too so it is always good to know there won't be anything crazy said over the pulpit.
There was a missionary fireside last night and I was able to lead the choir again, so that was a fun experience. Afterward we found a couple new investigators who I am really excited about. The other day we were praying about the members in the ward and asked who of them have friends or neighbors who are prepared. We chose a family in each neighborhood and have contacted a couple of them, and so far they have given us great referrals! IT is so cool to see how the Lord really will work with you if you just ask him. Bobbi and Taylor were the neighbors of a family in the ward and said they have tons of LDS friends and love being part of a church community, they just haven't found one yet. My favorite phrase. They will be baptized in no time!
We have been meeting with Trevor, a 16? year old that we talked to on the street because we thought he was 21. But we teach him at his neighbor's house (members of the ward) who have started to bring more friends to listen to the missionaries. Guess it's the cool thing now. Last week we taught a lesson to 5 teenage boys- definitely a different experience than what I am used to. They were easily distracted and I think it was weird for them to share experiences from their heart, but it was cool to see the young men step up and prove that sharing the gospel isn't hard- they were all really chill about it.
Thanks again for the emails! I love you and pray for you all the time. Thank you for teaching me just about everything I know- i think FHE is the best MTC anyone could have. So thank you for making that a priority.
Sister Stoker
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