This last week was truly amazing.. as it is every week. We have been truly blessed with the lessons and people we are now teaching. I'm so grateful for all those who have prayed to help further the work in Kentucky and look for more missionary opportunities here!
This week we have been honored to put two more people on baptismal date for next month. Solomon is a 9 year old boy and is an interesting character. He knows so much about spiritual things already. It blows my mind. He is really grasping gospel principles and it is wonderful to see. He surprises me each time we talk. I will have the privilege of confirming him on July 7th!!! I'm so stoked. I'm also going to be baptizing Morgan, a 15 year old that same day. He is awesome and I'm so excited to see him take one of the biggest steps of his entire life. He is so ready to follow Jesus Christ and devote his life to him. His brother Brayden is seriously thinking about being baptized on the 6th with his brother. We took him to a baptism and showed him how it took place. We also have Rylee who will be baptized July 28th!!! So we are really really working hard to keep these people safe and on track so they can take this step with God. So in total... 4 baptisms most likely next month!!!! WHAT? THAT'S CRAZY! I can't explain my joy and love for these people.
Elder Heaton and I are working really hard and starting to open up to each other. It make the work more efficient and fun. My time in Lexington might end soon. I've been here for 6 Months!! Time flies by. We finally have the ward popping! We have found a groove in working with members which has been one of the hardest thing in this area. We are building stronger respect for the bishop and his way of leading the ward, and know he has been called as the bishop for this time.
We gave talks on Sunday and it was on our favorite topic, The Book of Mormon. We shared our favorite BofM story and how it relates to our life. I'm not the best public speaker and I was nervous speaking yesterday. It went well and we introduced our plan of handing Book of Mormons out to everyone in the ward. We asked them to put them in their car and homes so they can look and pray for opportunities to place them with people they feel prompted to. It is awesome to see everyone finally coming together and have a desire to do missionary work. I see many miracles coming from this one small act.
Overall, this week has been good. It has rained a lot, which I love. It keeps my allergies down. They haven't been bothering me as much lately which is good. I want you guys to know I think of every single family member and friend I have back home and pray for them individually. I know the Lord is watching over you and helping you every day. I want to hear from all of you! I may not respond right away, but I do listen and read all the letters I receive. I love to hear what's going on in your lives. I love you guys and miss you.
God love you and I hope you will strengthen your relationship with Him each day. Talk to you next week!
-Elder Greenlaw
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