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| Tartas, France |
We had a pretty slow first few days and then the rest of our week was pretty awesome. We got to do some service for Jean-Pierre Bernier our member and it was pretty fun, had a great meal and such a spiritual discussion with him and Soeur Bernier after watching the French version of the "Strength Beyond My Own" video about temples, after we got to go see Anris and Arsene his brother (who we actually met on the street 2 days before we met Anris), came and joined us for the lesson on the Restoration. The Spirit was really strong and they both accepted to read the Book of Mormon. Sadly they are both leaving for Gabon until November, so if I'm still here I hope I'll get to see them again! I'm sure God will take care of them though, outstanding guys.
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| La Midouze River in Tartas |
Friday was a bit of contacting, and in 2 short hours we taught 2 lessons on the street, gave out a Book of Mormon and found a member from Spain who's been living here recently!! So cool, and the next day we were in a little town called Tartas out in the countryside, and we ended that day with a super spiritual rendez-vous with this man on the street, we had about 4 different people try to interrupt our conversation either to make fun of the missionaries or to talk to the man we were talking to, but he just told them that he'd talk to them later, being really interested in our story. We finished and it was really cool to see how God will help us with straight opposition like that, and he accepted a Book of Mormon and I'm praying he reads it. Then yesterday we taught another man who was really touched and accepted a Book of Mormon too. I was really touched by the power of the spirit and love I felt for others this week, and the cool things we were able to see and experience and be a part of in helping others come unto Christ. It was a fun week, and I know how when we work hard we will see miracles and we'll be so happy. My thought at the end of this week is on the Book of Mormon. I've seen how this book has changed others lives, (like Jean-Luc in Manosque and others I've met on the mission) as well as how it has influenced my own. I know if we really ask God with a sincere heart if it is true He will tell us. I wish any of you who have not yet had this witness or testimony, or who have found theirs to grow dim, to refresh yourself and to find the truth by reading the Book of Mormon and asking God if it is true, He answers us, and He can when we are sincere and really truly desire it for the right reason. Love you all and have a great week! Let me know how you guys are all doing!
Love,
Elder Laney
Tartas!! I think it's funny how missionaries who served here always write this town's name with exclamation marks. I think it's because it's like.. Spartas! Pretty town :)
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| KILLER BEES!!! Look at the size of these winged menaces! |
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