Thanks for emailing me, It means a lot. I have had a fantastic week and I cant wait to tell you about it. I will make plans and arrangements to call you at 4:30pm on Christmas day. I can't wait to talk to all of you. And yes it is a half hour for you and a half hour for mom. If you can do skyp just let me know because I have access. I was planning to be on the phone and skyp so that way if the skyp gets messed up we can still hear each other. It will be my greatest Christmas present too. I also cant wait for the photo album, it should be good to see the family again. So you got a BBQ, nice. Those steaks are so good, I can almost taste those sunday afternoon dinners right now. I am glad to hear that Riley is still doing great on the court. I also memorized the quote that you sent me a few weeks ago, and also D&C 4, because I remember in priests quorum I was nearly the only one who did't have it memorized. I am almost done with the Book of Mormon Challelnge. I am at the end of Ether. I should complete it this week. Well here is my fantastic week for you...
This has been an amazing week. I have noticed a steep increase of my faith. I am beginning to understand how faith can be used in all aspects of the work. It also has helped me become an instrument in the hands of the Lord. My faith in finding is what has grown so much this week. I have been having prayers in my heart that we are going to find those who receive us (pmg 159). I am so grateful for a greater understanding of faith in missionary work.
Paul is doing great, we met with him last Monday evening. He is so receptive to the spirit and he is beginning to see the whole purpose why we care for him so much. We watched the restoration video with him and there is no doubt that he felt the spirit very strongly. After the lesson he sincerely thanked us for what we do. We are meeting with him again tonight.
A few miracles that happened this week which were very spiritual experiences that are testimony builders to me. Last Monday on our way over to Paul we stopped this young woman who was on her phone. She seemed as if she was brushing us off. All she said was, "I promise I will talk to you, just go to my house 106 Oakfield." We also found out her name was Sian. So we went to Paul's just bearing her in mind. The very next day, we were in that area around the same time at night. We got to her road which we have a few potential investigators who live there and the very first thing I was thinking was 106 Oakfield, repeatedly in my head. So I just went by the spirit and looked for the door with 106 on it. When we knocked on she answered and she happily welcomed us in. We needed a fellowshipper because she was home alone so we gave it ten minutes and we had a fellowshipper who was the best possible fellowshipper for her just because they had so much in common. We were able to teach her and it was a very good lesson. She had lost her mother and two twin brothers in a car crash four years ago when she was fifteen. She has had a lot of questions that she wanted answered. We were able to also answer those questions of the soul she had by using the Book of Mormon and also by having our fellowshipper relate from some personal experiences of his family who past away in a car crash, too. The entire lesson was so spiritual and I realised how great it is to have the spirit guide us and lead us to those who will receive us. I felt completely consecrated to the Lord and I was an instrument in his hands, such a blessing.
On Wednesday, we were able to have another miracle. We were on our way to a dinner appointment with a pizza on hand, which we were providing the main meal. We met this man named John along the way and asked him if he would like to join us and have some pizza. He was excited and said sure why not. So we walked with him to our dinner appointment and all throughout the dinner time we got to know him better and some of his interests. After the dinner we then began to teach him in the members home. He was very understanding and the message of the restoration made sense to him. The whole situation just played out perfect and once again I am grateful for the Lord placing him in our path. I know I shouldn't ruin the story but we had lost contact with him after that lesson and we pray that as he reads the Book of Mormon that it will soften his heart. Always planting seeds.
On Thursday we had some sad news, Damion text us saying thanks but he doesn't want to meet with us anymore. No explanation but we are still friend and I can't wait for the day we run into him on the streets. That is when we can follow up with him on what has happened. I know the Lord is preparing him till that day.
On Saturday, we had a very great miracle. We walked up a street of a member and found this man, named Ant(Antoni), just outside his house. We found out that he was doing some painting and decorating and we offered to help. To his surprise and ours he let us in to help him. During the hour and fifteen minutes we painted with him, we talked to him about the beliefs that we hold and how we differ from other religions. He began to show interest. After he asked us if there was anyway that he could repay us for the help. We said nothing really, but we would love to share with you about the Book of Mormon. So we sat down for another half hour and taught him the restoration message. He was thrilled about it. I can tell he has been looking for something more in his life. I am so grateful for the Lord leading us to this wonderful person. The spirit was strong the whole time and even when we were walking away.
Later that day, we ran into this man named Jamie. He has three kids and is a single parent. He doesn't believe in God. We were talking to him for about ten minutes while he was on his way back to his flat. When we got to his flat we asked if we could come up with him and out of the cold weather. He let us come in and I know that the Lord had softened his heart. When we were at his flat he was showing sincere interest and asking many question about the restoration. We explained to him about the Book of Mormon and why it is so important. He is really intending to read the book out of real interest and his heart has been completely softened. I am so grateful to be able to meet Jamie and his children. I know he is prepared to receive the truth.
All these great experiences came about because Elder Hill and I have been working on having a prayer in our heart and having faith that we can find those who receive us. I have developed a great love for faith and I know that the Lord can do many mighty miracles. I now know that the Lord can open so may doors if we just ask him to lead us the way. This has truly been one of the greatest weeks of my mission.
I am looking forward to this week and I hope you have a great week too.
Love Elder Tucker Corbin
Paul is doing great, we met with him last Monday evening. He is so receptive to the spirit and he is beginning to see the whole purpose why we care for him so much. We watched the restoration video with him and there is no doubt that he felt the spirit very strongly. After the lesson he sincerely thanked us for what we do. We are meeting with him again tonight.
A few miracles that happened this week which were very spiritual experiences that are testimony builders to me. Last Monday on our way over to Paul we stopped this young woman who was on her phone. She seemed as if she was brushing us off. All she said was, "I promise I will talk to you, just go to my house 106 Oakfield." We also found out her name was Sian. So we went to Paul's just bearing her in mind. The very next day, we were in that area around the same time at night. We got to her road which we have a few potential investigators who live there and the very first thing I was thinking was 106 Oakfield, repeatedly in my head. So I just went by the spirit and looked for the door with 106 on it. When we knocked on she answered and she happily welcomed us in. We needed a fellowshipper because she was home alone so we gave it ten minutes and we had a fellowshipper who was the best possible fellowshipper for her just because they had so much in common. We were able to teach her and it was a very good lesson. She had lost her mother and two twin brothers in a car crash four years ago when she was fifteen. She has had a lot of questions that she wanted answered. We were able to also answer those questions of the soul she had by using the Book of Mormon and also by having our fellowshipper relate from some personal experiences of his family who past away in a car crash, too. The entire lesson was so spiritual and I realised how great it is to have the spirit guide us and lead us to those who will receive us. I felt completely consecrated to the Lord and I was an instrument in his hands, such a blessing.
On Wednesday, we were able to have another miracle. We were on our way to a dinner appointment with a pizza on hand, which we were providing the main meal. We met this man named John along the way and asked him if he would like to join us and have some pizza. He was excited and said sure why not. So we walked with him to our dinner appointment and all throughout the dinner time we got to know him better and some of his interests. After the dinner we then began to teach him in the members home. He was very understanding and the message of the restoration made sense to him. The whole situation just played out perfect and once again I am grateful for the Lord placing him in our path. I know I shouldn't ruin the story but we had lost contact with him after that lesson and we pray that as he reads the Book of Mormon that it will soften his heart. Always planting seeds.
On Thursday we had some sad news, Damion text us saying thanks but he doesn't want to meet with us anymore. No explanation but we are still friend and I can't wait for the day we run into him on the streets. That is when we can follow up with him on what has happened. I know the Lord is preparing him till that day.
On Saturday, we had a very great miracle. We walked up a street of a member and found this man, named Ant(Antoni), just outside his house. We found out that he was doing some painting and decorating and we offered to help. To his surprise and ours he let us in to help him. During the hour and fifteen minutes we painted with him, we talked to him about the beliefs that we hold and how we differ from other religions. He began to show interest. After he asked us if there was anyway that he could repay us for the help. We said nothing really, but we would love to share with you about the Book of Mormon. So we sat down for another half hour and taught him the restoration message. He was thrilled about it. I can tell he has been looking for something more in his life. I am so grateful for the Lord leading us to this wonderful person. The spirit was strong the whole time and even when we were walking away.
Later that day, we ran into this man named Jamie. He has three kids and is a single parent. He doesn't believe in God. We were talking to him for about ten minutes while he was on his way back to his flat. When we got to his flat we asked if we could come up with him and out of the cold weather. He let us come in and I know that the Lord had softened his heart. When we were at his flat he was showing sincere interest and asking many question about the restoration. We explained to him about the Book of Mormon and why it is so important. He is really intending to read the book out of real interest and his heart has been completely softened. I am so grateful to be able to meet Jamie and his children. I know he is prepared to receive the truth.
All these great experiences came about because Elder Hill and I have been working on having a prayer in our heart and having faith that we can find those who receive us. I have developed a great love for faith and I know that the Lord can do many mighty miracles. I now know that the Lord can open so may doors if we just ask him to lead us the way. This has truly been one of the greatest weeks of my mission.
I am looking forward to this week and I hope you have a great week too.
Love Elder Tucker Corbin
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