Hoi!
So this week was one of the best weeks we've had so far, which is awesome because it means that hopefully we'll be finishing the transfer up strong. Transfer calls are next week Sunday or Monday morning, so you'll find out then what I'll be doing for the 6 weeks following July 24th. I will be too. But, now for some updates:
The family that is getting baptized next week (the 27th) is so solid! We had two lessons with them this week and they are the best people ever. I love them so much. This week for ward council Bishop lined up joint teaches (all from the ward council) for all of the rest of their lessons, so that they can be as welcomed and fellowshipped as possible. We had two lessons with another family we've been working with, and although the kids aren't ready to set a date yet, they are excited to have the lessons again and hopefully are all set up to be reading out of the Book of Mormon and Book of Mormon stories. Also, they should be coming to the baptism next week! Which I think will help a lot. Exchanges with Breda this week were awesome--I was with Sister N. again in Heerlen for a day.
Some thoughts for the week. It is our responsibility to open our mouths to teach. It is others' responsibility to open their hearts to listen. Remember that at one point or another we are every one of the people in the story of the Prodigal Son-- both sons and the father. No matter where we are, we can always come back, and those who are waiting for us to do so (the important ones at least) are waiting with open hearts and open arms, and with great joy. The gospel is true.
I gave a talk this week (in Dutch): if you want the most important part, it's in Elder Holland's talk "The First and Great Commandment" from October Conference. (click here to read)
Love love and more love,
Zuster Stevens
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