Funny story about the other Elder Blackham (Bret). Everyone that I've shown pictures of him to here has a crush on him. Haha they say that he's better looking than me. I think it's hilarious. He really is the Elder Blackham 2.0.
Elder Potestad and I are really trying to work on getting the ward more involved with missionary work. We have an excellent ward mission leader, but he's about the only one that actively works and is concerned about missionary work. We've planned a fireside and are going to begin visiting with member families and sharing the message of the restoration. The success that we have had comes from referrals of recent converts or recently returned less actives. As of now we have a schedule for one Baptism in February and one in March. We have a goal this week to find 4 more secure baptisms to happen within the next two months.
I'm so grateful for what Christ has done for us that we may have the capacity to approach our Heavenly Father and covenant personally with Him, and the capacity that we may ask for things. A miracle that happened to me this week was the hush of a crying baby. We were trying to teach them the restoration, but the young child's cries prevented our investigator from understanding the message. I wanted so badly for them to just understand, so I said a personal prayer. I said, "Father, I know that you have the power to calm the stormy seas, please will you calm this baby?" The baby immediately became quiet. I almost began to cry myself. We were able to finish the lesson in quiet, which allowed the spirit to abide more abundantly there. She also committed to baptism. The investigator stands unaware of the simple miracle that took place, but I know that Christ's tender mercies are upon those who seek to accomplish His work. I'm grateful for the testimony that God hears prayers.
Love,
Elder Blackham
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