Søster Whitlock, Mathias and Søster Holbrook
BEST day in your life when you join the church and follow the Lord.
Hey everyone!
Wow. It was an amazing week. I think we had an interesting, funny, or cool story from each day. Here's the run down-
Monday: We had our first appointment with a man that we contacted a long time ago on the street named F. He showed up with a friend! So we were obviously thinking, "score!". After doing a little get to know you chatting, we start with some how to begin teaching and talking about Christ and the friends goes "wait what? What's that on your shirt?" (pointing to my tag). So we're like "Oh, it's our name tag; we are missionaries. Did F tell you anything about us?" he responds, "no..." and F is like "I wanted it to be a surprise!" Haha poor guy probably thought he was just meeting some girls at the library but he got roped into meeting Mormon missionaries and talking about Jesus. Hahaha. He was actually was into it though.
Tuesday: We had an appointment with a lady named L that we found in the area book. Turns out she lives in the middle of nowhere. We took a 30 minute train and then a 30 minute walk, just to find out that the address we had didn't exist. Luckily, we found house with a nice family willing to help us. We googled L and found the right place, not too far from where we were. They guy showed us to her house. We get there and he knocks on the door, normal right? This guy doesn't know Lene at all. But then right after knocking he takes off his shoes and WALKS IN. Oh my, we were horrified. He just keeps walking until he's out of sight from where we were standing at the door step. He's yelling, "L? L!" Then we here someone answer, "yes?" He goes, "Are you L?" "Ya, that's me." "I have two missionaries out here looking for you." They come out from around the corner and SHE'S NOT WEARING PANTS. But they're both just so chill about this situation. Oh my, Denmark.
Wednesday: We had an appointment with a guy named S. Turns out he lives in a place for alcoholics and homeless people. He had a friend with that asked us "Who is God? Who is he?" at least 25 times. It was a decent lesson, but it got cut short because S stood up and said "I have to go right now." and left. His friend said he was... thirsty. We also had an appointment with R and G! We brought them cookies and G took a small bite and chewed with a thoughtful look while inspecting the cookie. He then told us "this cookie has lots of butter in it.." and his wife is like "oh yes, what else do you taste?" and he responds, concentrating harder, "...and brown sugar." ...Yes G. ALL chocolate chip cookies have butter and brown sugar in them.
Thursday: Not anything too exciting. We had district meeting then traveled to Copenhagen for Mission Leadership Council.
Friday: We had our last appointment with Mathias as an investigator! He told us three awesome things! 1. Before we knocked on his door, he had prayed to God and asked him if He actually existed. He said meeting us was an answer to his prayer! 2. He wants to go the temple as soon as possible! 3. He asked us about our missions and after a short discussion we asked him, "Would you consider going on one?" and he said YES!
Saturday: MATHIAS WAS BAPTIZED! We took some #dabfordåb pictures with him as a joke and guess what. He actually dabbed after he was baptized! He came out of the water looked, directly at Søster Whitlock and I and straight up dabbed in the font. Oh my gosh we died. I am never going to get over that. He also bore his testimony in front of everyone afterward! It was so sweet. He shared the story about how a little before we knocked on his door he start reading the Bible to find out if God was there and how he prayed for a sign and then we showed up! Then at the end of the day he was like "I wish I could get baptized again." Haha don't worry Mathias, we'll baptize you many times at the temple. Our investigator Y was able to come and she loved it! She thought it was very sweet. She came up to us after and goes, "When I get baptized! Wait, if I get baptized..... When I get baptized," Hahaha. She'll get baptized next ;)
It was so amazing to be a part of Mathias' conversion story. I am so grateful I was able to be a tool in God's hands in bringing one of His children into His church! Mathias was so excited for his baptism and so happy! He's going to be a great member. Our next step is the priesthood and a trip the temple on the 4th!
Thanks for the support!
Søster Holbrook
So cute together and learning much together also.
THIS is so BEAUTIFUL!! LOVE Denmark and it is so GREEN.
AND another beauty..... SHE is AMAZING and we LOVE her so MUCH!
Sister Trainers and the Mission Council Meeting at the Mission home.
Mission Leaders. Great time to get together and learn more about the Savior.
What a WONDERFUL week for Søster Holbrook. She is seeing the fruits of the labors in the mission and she is loving it. We are grateful that she is serving the Lord and that it is in Denmark.
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