Happy New years eve everyone!
Hope everyone had an awesome Christmas and have a fun New Years! This week was amazing! So many blessings but I just want to talk about 2 with all of you!
One of our friends we're teaching named Angel is a miracle itself! Early in the year Angel was living in another part of LA and used to meet with missionaries, but just recently moved here to Woodland Hills. Some Sister missionaries saw him in their area book and decided to call him. He was super willing to meet with them and after several weeks they started trying to figure out where Angel actually lived. The Sister missionaries ended up contacting us.
Over the last couple of weeks we've been doing lessons all together to slowly transition Angel to us. This week was the first week we were able to have the lessons with just Angel, Elder Snooks, and me. We met with Angel a couple of times and he really wants to feel the love of God in his life, but he can't really recognize it. His desire to learn and grow is amazing. Our last lesson we had with him was great. One of our members joined us. Brother James was amazing and really related to Angel.
We talked about our purpose on earth and how we really need to prepare in this life. The whole lesson was directed by the Spirit and eventually led into the Gospel Of Jesus Christ. We talked about faith, repentance, and baptism. Every question he asked was perfect. Eventually Elder Snooks and I were prompted to invite Angel to be baptized so he can prepare to meet Heavenly Father and feel His love. And he said yes! His date for baptism is February 13, 2021. I'm excited to continue meeting with him and helping him prepare for baptism! Everyone keep Angel in your prayers please!
This week the Woodland Hills ward was able to do drive in Sacrament meeting. It was amazing. There was so much effort put into it. It was the first time I've been to church in person for 9 months! (Even though were in cars) I've definitely missed church and seeing people in person and I don't think I'll ever take it for granted again. I'm excited to worship together in person someday :) It was such a blessing!
Transfers are coming up next week. Elder Snooks and I really want to run it back here one more transfer, but we will see. I know wherever I go is where the Lord wants me to go!
I'll keep you all updated soon 👀 I'm excited for the new year and the blessings I'm going to be able to see! Hope everyone stays safe! Love you all!
-Elder Espiritu
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