May 23 2016

I am so blessed... I am also aware of the fact that I am so prone to complain about things that are happening in my life. I don't know how the Lord deals with me sometimes. I suppose he's got some other children who are less obidient than I am, so I guess He's actually pretty pleased with me. This transfer thus far has been absolutely rediculous... we do not deserve to be seeing the success that we're seeing. Every day we're seeing ways that the Lord is working here, with our investigators, as well as with our Members. In Church yesterday, we had some people come. We're currently working with a Less Active/Part Member Family, and now the Husband and two of the sons are on Baptismal Date. Our crazy, bolt from the blue, golden investigators M, and his wife E, are both on Baptismal Date as well. Their friend, J, has been studying the Gospel with us at their side in their home, and we've taught thus far with A, C, J, A, and V (members). I prayed for a miracle, that they would all come to church, and also that we would be able to help them to be recognized by the branch here, so that they could be supported by everyone. Not only did they come, but there were so many members who were there! A C gave a talk, J (his daughter) did as well, Priesthood meeting was great, and at the end, after Sacrament meeting and everything, I asked President Ambrož if we could ask all of our investigators who are preparing themselves to be baptized, to stand up, so that we could let everyone see that these people are preparing and they are going to need the support of the branch. He said we could. So we asked, "Everybody who is here, who is preparing themselves to be baptized on the 18th of June, please stand up." J, M, Ea, J, D, and P stood up, and we sat in silence for about 5 or 6 seconds, and then we said, "we have some new friends who are going to need our support and help to be baptized." and then we thanked them, and asked them to sit back down. I ask that we all pray for them, as they prepare. The biggest thing that we're up against right now, is that 4 of the 6 people, smoke, and are struggling to quit. Do we simply do what we feel's right, and then trust in the Lord... I don't know. That's one of the things though, I feel like we have no idea what we're doing with these people, and yet, they're progressing in the Gospel. M and E actually have 3 pictures of Temples on their wall now because that is their goal, and they understand Baptism to only be a first step. In so many ways I feel like we're flying blind, but maybe that is what the Lord is trying to teach us (me), that He is the one who's in control, and that we just need to do our best, and trust Him to do His part. We also need to trust His part, and trust His ways. I hope above all things, that the progress of these people will not be hindered by what we do as missionaries, but will be brought to pass, and I pray that we are actually helping, because, like I said, It feels like we're flying blind. I've never been this far with any investigator, let alone 6 of them all at the same time. This transfer is nuts, and it's the best ever. Sooooo Busy. I hope that we're doing what we need to, and I hope that our efforts are enough, to see the miracles and tender mercies of the Lord That's all for now, currently we have 6 people on Baptismal Date, and they are progressing really well. Tonight we're going to watch the Restoration Film with the H, they're that Family, with 3 kids. By the way, when they came to church yesterday, they brought their oldest son (3 yrs old), and he behaved himself incredibly. Also, really quick, Check out the front Page of LDS.ORG, OUR MISSION IS ON THERE, TALKING ABOUT THE FIRST STAKE OF ZION IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC! WITH A VIDEO! Love you all! we'll email again next week, Čau for now! Elder Dean