After doing some service for her less active brother, the missionaries met this great sister. They made an instant connection and she agreed to let the missionaries come over for visits. She came from a spiritualist background and didn't show much of an interest. But as the missionaries continued to visit her and began to teach her the doctrine of the missionary lessons, she began to change. She realized her dependence on Jesus Christ and began to have faith in Him. She still however did not understand the importance of attending church every Sunday. On a fast Sunday, my companion and I fasted for her. She had decided to come to church and to make a decision based on that experience. After Sacrament Meeting she told us that it was boring and that the church probably wasn't for her. As she was leaving, one of the primary girls from the branch asked her to come to help teach them in a Primary lesson. The teacher of the kids also asked if she would help teach....she accepted. We don't know what was taught in that class, or what exactly happened, but as this beautiful sister came out of the room she was a completely different person. Her heart had been softened and now understood why we attend church every Sunday. Soon after that, we challenged her to be baptized and she accepted to be baptized on her birthday at the end of the month.
At the same time, this great investigator had invited a friend to meet with us. We taught them both, and he progressed in the Gospel. He miraculously was able to solve his concerns and then accept a baptismal date with this sister. They were both baptized together on her birthday.
We love them both! Love, Elders Madson and Smith:]
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