FELIIIIIIIIIIIZ NATAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (almost)
I can't believe Christmas is almost here and the year is almost over. Time goes by so stinking fast. It also doesn't even really feel like Christmas here because it's SO HOT. It's almost funny to see Christmas trees and lights and such because it doesn't seem to match with the scorchingly hot temperature. On that note, almost no one decorates their houses for Christmas! I've only seen like 3 houses in the entire city that put up some lights outside, and some people put a tiny Christmas tree on a table inside their house....but that's it!
But, luckily, Sister V. Araujo and I have decided to take it upon ourselves to spread the Christmas spirit a little more here in Arroio Grande. We spent the majority of the week knocking on doors and offering to sing Christmas hymns. And we are seeing MIRACLES. Literally everybody has let us in to sing for them, and after which we share a small message about the real purpose of Christmas, why our Savior came into the world, what is possible because of Him, and how we can remember Him during this season. We have found several incredible families this week who have already agreed to be baptized, all starting with offering to sing for them. Without a doubt, Christmas and music brings miracles!!
We're also working with several investigators who are SO CLOSE to being baptized. D and J, an amazing couple, will be baptized the second they get married. They are the literal definition of the elects of the Lord, people who have been completely prepared by him to receive the gospel and be baptized. Several other investigators are having some serious problems giving up addictions with smoking and drinking, but they have a lot of faith, and I'm certain they'll be baptized soon. All the prayers for these people possible would be much appreciated!!
Also, most importantly, a Christmas challenge for all of you reading this!: Think of a gift you can give to Christ this Christmas through helping others receive this gospel. We're so blessed to know what our Savior did for us and to really understand why this season is such a joyful time, but not everyone has that privilege. Bring someone to church, organize a special family night and invite a neighbor or friend, pray about someone you can present to the missionaries. Christ came into the world to save us, now He needs us to help save those that still don't have the truth. Stretch yourself a little bit this Christmas, go the extra mile in serving others, and you will see MIRACLES.
I love you all, and hope you have the best Christmas ever. (Enjoy the cold and snow for me.)
Love,
Sister Coleman
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