A Pastor and His Wife

This former pastor and his wife were baptized just a few

weeks ago!

President Thompson and I had the privilege

of going with the missionaries to one of

their teaching appointments at the home of

this wonderful couple. He was a pastor that

felt as if there was something missing! He

obtained a pass-a-long card and called the number

on the back where you can get a free

Book of Mormon. Two missionaries delivered

the book and started teaching. When President and

I went to their home, the gentleman announced that

he knew the church was true and there was no denying

it! He was eager to tell his congregation, but did

not want them to follow him, just to follow him. He

would take them pamphlets and share what he found

to be true, and would encourage them to seek the missionaries!

His wife had some very difficult questions that night.

I was so impressed with the strong spirit that guided our

young missionaries to answer with some of the most

profound answers I've ever heard! The spirit truly does

work through these young men - no doubt! This man and

his wife announced to their congregation at Easter that they had joined

the church!  His son, who is living a couple of hours away, is also

being taught by the missionaries!  

I am convinced there are many

miracles happening in preparation for the temple that is being

built here! It is such a blessing to be part of this important work of

bringing happiness, joy, peace, and comfort through the gospel of Jesus

Christ to the people of South Africa! I'm convinced that many are prepared

and ready to receive the gospel here! 

One of our couple missionaries

told us that they not only pray for the missionaries to find 

people to teach, but that they pray for the people to find the

missionaries! President and I have adopted this into our prayers as well.

We've seen more miracles as a result in the last month - well over

50 investigators just showed up at the various wards and branches,

without invitations from the missionaries! It is continuing!