Hello Mom, Dad and Jordan.
Well what has happened this week?
A lot. I’m still settling
into Margate, not 100% knowing the area and some of the people but I will get
there. This is a great area (despite
what others have said) and has so much potential. Let me share something that has had a great impact upon
me. On Tuesday we went tracting in
a township called Gamalakhe about 6 kilometers from Margate. We intend on finding those who are
prepared and ready to accept the gospel; and we can only do that being guided
by the Lord’s hand. We got out of
the car and started walking through the dirt streets, a few taxi's passing us
making a lot of noise. We didn't
really talk with anyone for five or so minutes. We walked to a building that consisted of two levels and on
each level about six single and separate rooms where people let (rent). We knocked on the doors of all the
upper rooms. Nothing. Went down to the road again and thought
to keep walking but saw a man on the lower level dragging on a cigarette. My companion called through the large
metal gate that surrounded the lower level of the building to this man. He approached. We introduced ourselves, and a
little hesitantly he asked if he could get his wife. She came out and
asked us first off what Jesus we worship.
Well, of course the true and living one who died on the cross and was
resurrected the third day, who made a ransom for the sins of man, the only
begotten son of God in the flesh.
She was satisfied with that answer.
We went in and they had no room in their little room for us to sit, so
they invited us to sit in their car.
We began to get to know them a little better, background, occupation,
religious feelings. We learned
that this couple (married for 11 years and both in late 30's) had lost their
first and only son about two years back when he was just one year old (he was
stung by something). She was
crying and we felt compassion. We
opened to Moroni 8 in the Book of Mormon and read for them truth that spoke peace
to their troubled souls and brought a peace that passes all understanding. We left them the Book of Mormon to read
(from Moroni 8 and Alma 32). They
invited us to come back two days later.
On Thursday we arrived in the evening to meet the Zoto family (that is
their name). They were joyful to
see us, and they were waiting and prepared. They read both chapters and explained what they learned with
perfect understanding that really only comes with a witness from the
spirit. We began teaching the
‘Plan of Salvation’. It was music
to their ears, and all the while the spirit gently confirmed the truth to
everyone in that tiny room.
Halfway way through, I was prompted to extend a Baptismal invitation,
which to me didn't seem the right time, but turned out to be. It opened up the door for us to teach
and testify of the restoration.
Now let me summarize what took place: They have tremendous faith. When we asked them to pray they said they would, but also
added that they already believe.
She shared with us that when we were at the gate (she has never let
anyone religious come in), but something told her in her heart to go out and
meet the two men. Five months earlier she left the church she had been in
for over 20 years, because she felt it was not right. She had been pleading for God to show her the path. She told us he has. The father is equally as
committed. I have to be short in
writing because my time is up, but that is the jest.
I know God is leading and guiding and preparing people, that this is His
work. My heart is so joyfully glad to be here and to be an instrument.
I love you,
Elder Gold
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