Our miracle, Roy is still doing well. He told us that he went to Institute on Friday night and on the way home he asked some members how they got their testimonies and how they knew that the church was true. He listened to their stories and told us one during our lesson. Then he asked Hermana Rivera, the member, and I about our stories. We shared them with him and he was so excited to share his story with us. He said that before when we first met him he knew the church was true, that Joseph Smith was a prophet and the Book of Mormon is true. But he said he was lacking something and he didn´t know what. Then he said that after watching the Restoration video with us on Wednesday (it was amazing!! He was crying so hard and without words...he said it changed his perspective on everything), he then told us that in this moment he FELT that everything was true. He testified to us that he knew and felt that Joseph Smith was a prophet, that the Book of Mormon is true, that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints is the true church, and even that Thomas S. Monson is the prophet today. IT WAS AMAZING. He knew that he had to be baptized this Saturday on the 23rd. He, personally, approached everyone from our Ward and invited them to his baptism. He is so excited and so prepared. He asked us to pray and maybe even fast that his parents will go to his baptism on Saturday. His Mom is atheist and his Dad is Catholic. He says that he has been reading aloud in the Book of Mormon to his Mom, praying that her heart will soften and accept the church.
Above all he can't wait to go on a mission. He accompanied us on our preparation day trip with the Elders and he told us that being with all of the Elders made him even more excited to serve a mission. He is incredible and the most prepared person I have ever taught on my mission.
What a testimony to all of us the difference between knowing that something is true and feeling that something is true. When we have those two testimonies we become truly converted. This is what we want for everyone-to be truly converted in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
We are all excited for him to be baptized...especially the ward to see another baptism so soon! This excitement is contagious and we have a few other members that are bringing their friends to church. It has been wonderful to be a part of this great work and to feel this excitement!!!
Love,
Hermana Johnson
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