This week consisted of lots and lots of knocking, but I can't really complain! We met a lot of really cool, and interesting people hahaha. Last night, we were knocking in a really affluent area. We were knocking on this huge front door, when this Porsche pulled up into the driveway and a young couple with a 3 month old little girl came out of the car. I complimented him on his car and we started talking; his name was Diego and 29 years old from Venezuela (I love Venezuelans). We asked to come inside for a prayer, we he readily accepted. He explained he and his wife have really been searching out God in their lives, because their 3 month old daughter had to have a heart operation within the first few hours of her life and will be having another one soon. They asked what church we were from, we explained we were "Mormons" and they explained that they have friends on business from Argentina (my comp served for a year in Argentina and loves Argentines hahaha, win-win) who were talking the very night before about how good of an impression the Mormons have left on them and how many of their friends in Argentina are Mormons. Tender mercies of the Lord haha, because it lead to a very open conversation and we were able to answer a lot of questions and teach him briefly. We have a return appointment and we're super excited to see them again!
This past Sunday was also amazing. It was fast sunday, so everyone had the chance to go up and bear their testimony if the wished to. Several less-active members that have been returning to activity got up and bear their testimonies--and they were powerful. Last week, feeling so down about not finding as many new friends to share the Gospel, I neglected to reflect on how much my companions and I, as well as Elder Spotts and Cancino, have been able to help those in our little flock in Doral increase and become more fortified. The highlight was when a young woman from a recenetly re-activated testimony stood up and shared a powerful testimony of how she knew the Gospel helps her through her hard times, and how she wants to serve a mission because of the example the missionaries have set for her and her family.
The Church is true!
Elder Juanes
Elder Jace Johns
5841 W 20th Lane
Hiahleah, FL 33016
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