Tonight I had the privilege of participating with Sorella Stebar and Sorella Nufer as they shared another lesson with a woman they are teaching. This was the second time they had invited me to teach with them. I knew the Spirit had prepared this woman to hear the gospel when I met her last week. She is so eager to know the truth. We had a great lesson about the Word of Wisdom and she accepted everything the sisters taught and agreed to strive to live it. Sorella Nufer made a promise to her that she would not speak any English for the entire week to show her support. I felt impressed to make the same promise on behalf of Sorella Stebar and I (without consulting Sorella Stebar :) ) and we had a great week. I know that speaking only Italian here at home helped our family.
This evening when we taught, we introduced priesthood authority, the Atonement, and baptism. The Anziani were with us and gave her a blessing of strength. She was touched by the power of it. A while later, she began to recount to us how she had asked if the Book of Mormon was true and how the Spirit has born witness to her that it is. The Spirit was so strong while she spoke and we were all moved by her first testimony. I sat there thinking "Wow, why am I so fortunate to be sitting here like this, witnessing this incredible miracle transpire?" It was a VERY emotional meeting. She shared that she suddenly felt like she wanted to shout to the world her joy and peace. I waited until we got down the stairs and to the car before I shouted for joy :)
Our new nametags have been ordered, but may take a while to arrive because of ferie.
We played soccer with the YSA group in Siracusa last week. we are all a little sore, but we had a great time.
The bishop called a new Ward Mission Leader - Cristian Rosano. He is awesome and will help us move the work forward.
We spent Ferragosto with the Gibilisco and Caraffa families. We enjoyed, so much, getting to know them.
Yesterday we passed the evening with Bishop Grasso. He loves the members of the ward and we enjoy his friendship. He was called for this time!
We finally got DSL this week, thanks to Fratello Miranci, so you can call us at (801) 277-5433. It's a Vonage number so you won't pay any long-distance charges to Italy.
We love this work. Some days now as I drive around town, the sites are so familiar that I forget we are actually in Italy. Then I will read a sign, or see something very Italian that brings me back to the astounding reality that YES, we are missionaries serving in Italy!!! ...and I am amazed! Blessings to you all...
Hurrah for Israel!!!!
Sorella Patti
Italia is such a marvelous place. explain WE...
ReplyDelete"WE" is my husband Michael and I.
ReplyDeleteGreat work Sorella. Forza avanti! Our prayers are with you.
ReplyDelete"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matt 18:20
ReplyDeleteSorella Stebar wrote about this experience in her letter home last week, too. Loved reading your second perspective about it. Glad you're there in Sicily to multiply the miracles. :)