Weddings and Wild Things

Family!

I have once again been reminded that this is the Lord's work. This week has seemed to be a big fall through- almost every appointment we had made didn't work out the way we had planned. Thankfully it's not about how WE plan things, but how the Lord plans them. Yesterday we called up a sister whose granddaughter has finally been given permission to be baptized and she wants to do it as soon as possible! We are so blessed to be the ones who get to teach her! 

During our weekly planning Sister C. got sick! We missed seeing three people- but get this- the night before, we had been panicking because we didn't have a joint teacher to come to those appointments. Finally we gave up remembering that's all in God's hands. Then what do you know? Sister C. got sick and all three people couldn't see us anyway! Well- sure glad Heavenly Father thought that one through :) I love Him. Sister C. bounced back really fast and she has discovered that she is a pro at teaching about God's Plan of Salvation! YAY! 

Our most progressing investigator, K, didn't come to church yesterday so we stopped by and she explained that she had been really sick. We have plans to take her to two dinners with members this week. She still has a smoking addiction but she is determined to quit by September. We haven't been able to explain the Word of Wisdom to her yet, but we plan to on Tuesday. She knows about most of it already, but not the reasons why we keep it. We told her about not drinking iced tea and she was like- "Oh, I can switch to herbal. No problem" ...... Well then. Guess we didn't need to worry about that one. Hahaha. Man I don't know how many times it will take for me to finally get it through my head to just trust in Heavenly Father! I keep telling myself that but it's something that's hard to do I suppose.

1st District in Cambridge, MN

Yesterday we went teaching with a sister who is VERY nice. All out appointments didn't work out but we had an amazing talk in the car and she reminded me of how we shouldn't be concerned about the masses or all the baptisms- we should just focus on the one. I have really been thinking of that lately and it was perfect that she said it- I need to remember that this is the work of saving the ONE- I would really encourage you guys to think about ONE person you can help or lift today- it will make all the difference!

So Yeah some wild stuff has happened :) 

Also- we served food at the wedding of a couple who does not attend church very frequently. There were a ton of people who are not members of our church at the chapel and it was so great! I am definitely excited to be married in the temple for time and ALL ETERNITY - but I knew that the spirit was there as the bishop pronounced them husband and wife and that they were making an AMAZING decision :) 

  

Sister C. and I are doing really well here in Cambridge. I guess I would say that our biggest struggle has been finding people to teach. Most people here have deep roots in the local Baptist, Lutheran and Jehovah's Witness churches. Many people say they are "fine where they're at" and are not open to listening. We've met the local pastors and even got to talk with one, which probably wasn't a good idea. He was very set in his ways and we eventually just had to leave. We are so glad for those elect few like K and now this little girl A who are so ready to accept the fullness of the Gospel of Christ :)

I love you guys so much!! Stay prayerful! Read everyday and BE SAFE!!!!!

Love,

Sister Roberts