Elder Hays and I talked about how we can be more
effective on Saturdays and determined that Monday's are one of the busiest days
on campus and Saturdays are the absolute slowest days on campus so we talked
with President Mansell about it and asked him if we could move our p-day to
Saturday here and he loved the idea so we are giving it a try and I am really
excited about it!
It really has been another phenomenal week, filled
with miracles and tender mercies. Some missionaries found Richard a few months
ago on campus and he has been meeting with the missionaries, coming to
institute and Friday forum and church ever since. He has had desires to be
baptized but has felt like he hasn't received an answer. We had a lesson with
him on Wednesday and decided then to talk about revelation. We had about 18-20
scriptures ready to go but only made it to three of them before he realized
that he had indeed already received his answer and had, in fact, himself
received revelation. We then asked him what he needed to do next, now that he
knew he had received his answer. He looked at us and responded without
hesitation " I need to be baptized." We hadn't mentioned baptism one
time in the lesson but the Spirit touched him and taught him and inspired him
through revelation what it was he needed to do next. It was such a spiritual
experience as Elder Hays and James (the member who was with us) shared their
powerful testimonies and experiences and asked not only inspired questions but
also inspiring questions. I was grateful to be able to share some of my
experiences as well and felt the power and reaffirming spirit that has so
frequently testified to me of the truth of the reality of our Father in Heaven
as I have felt the manifestations of His love, particularly in learning of, partaking
in, and rejoicing because of His Son, Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice. I
know that the Book of Mormon is another testament of the Savior and it was
brought forth by the hand of God through His chosen prophet, servant, son, and
friend, Joseph Smith. Richard is so excited for his baptism on March 4th and is
so prepared for that sacred experience and covenant coming up in just a few
short weeks.
We've been able to talk to so many people this last
week and I have really been learning about what success is in testifying of
Christ and inviting others to increase their faith in Him and strive to help
them along the way. Serving on campus has been so fun and such a remarkable
learning experience that I will remember and cherish forever!
Keep the faith,
Elder Ricks
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