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I couldn't help but take this picture after being with Elder Jacobson, and him always saying "hay cinco burros"!
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Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 9:13 AM
Alright... Now I have to remember what happened last week...
Ben and Amber weren't able to meet with us this
week. They were down in the Athens area for a wedding... We will
have the scoop for you all next week!
In weeks past I believe I mentioned to you a couple by the name of Kristal, and Deven. Kristal is a less-active that is coming back, and Deven is the boyfriend that is not a member. We had lost contact with them for a couple of weeks. We tried quite a few times to contact them. Stopping by, texting, calling, etc. But there wasn't any luck. We just happened to be in the area, and decided to give it a knock. To our amazement Deven answered the door, and asked us to come back the next day!
We waddled back and shared with him the plan of salvation.
He understood it for the most-part, but he has a few questions. Second
coming questions, the good ol' “you shall not add or take away from this
book" doubt. We set up another appointment for the next day.
We were able to resolve the doubts and questions. We
taught him lesson three from Preach my Gospel. The Gospel of Jesus
Christ. Our lesson was at the Chapel, and we were able to show him the
baptismal font. We extended to him the 22nd of September. He said
he'd work towards it!
He came to church the next day. Kristal told us that
he is planning on reading all of the Book of Mormon before the 22nd! So,
there are two things we need to make happen before then... A testimony of the
Book of Mormon, and a marriage. I know that if Deven is willing to follow
the Lord things will work out. I really believe his heart is in the right
place.
Zone Conference was great! I was able to see quite a
few of my old companions there. Elder Ragan, Jacobson, &
Garner. Elder Garner is now training in Spanish North. The
Westerville area.
We focused ourselves on the Primitive church of Christ, and
the Apostasy. Why there was such a need for a Restoration. I've
seen this as I've studied.
My goal is to finish the all of canonized (inspired)
scripture before my release. I'm chugging through the Old Testament, New
Testament, & Book of Mormon. Time after time I see the pattern of how
God calls man to be his prophet and guide his covenant people. The more
and more I read, more and more I can testify that this is the Church of Christ,
and we are now in the Fullness of times!
I love you all, don't do anything dumb, read your
scriptures, clean the kennel, and brush your teeth.
Para Siempre,Elder Ipson
The Great Ohio Columbus Mission
