Well, the weeks are just flying, and even though we are staying busy in quarantine, because we aren't interacting with as many people there aren't as many exciting things happening.... so sorry y'all, haha.
Two things of note, we had three self-referrals this last week! That is the same amount as I had gotten my whole mission up to this point. There's a line in preach my gospel that says that God will lead us to them or them to us. And since we can't be lead to them as easily right now, he is definitely leading more to us! The first one was a prank unfortunately, but the second was real and the third came in early this morning so we aren't sure yet! But it's still a miracle.
The other thing was that we were able to have our first ward virtual meeting yesterday! BTW I'm almost used to saying 'ward' and 'stake' rather than 'branch' and 'district' so that's good. Anyways, we had a virtual fast and testimony meeting that was so fun! It was good to see some faces to go with names and also our friend Richard was able to join! He is the one on date for baptism on my birthday June 27.
With the state of things in New York we still haven't been able to loosen up yet, and they honestly don't know when it will be. It could be a while still, so we are grateful for the miracles that we have seen and what we have been able to accomplish so far. Just like the standard of truth says:
"No unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing; persecutions may rage, mobs may combine, armies may assemble, calumny may defame, (and COVID may spread) but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear; till the purposes of God shall be accomplished, and the Great Jehovah shall say the work is done."
This is His work, and He will prepare a way for it to continue! Even if we can't leave our apartments.
Love, Sister Potts
FUN FACTS:
1. In 1842, Joseph Smith posted an article in the Chicago Democrat that was titled the 'Wentworth letter'.
2. Here's the intro: " March 1, 1842.—At the request of Mr. John Wentworth, editor and proprietor of the Chicago Democrat, I have written the following sketch of the rise, progress, persecution, and faith of the Latter-day Saints, of which I have the honor, under God, of being the founder."
3. He outlined the history of the church from the beginning, and this is where the 1842 account of the first vision comes from.
4. He talked about the various persecution experienced in Missouri, and the efforts of missionaries to share the gospel. He said, "Persecution has not stopped the progress of truth, but has only added fuel to the flame." This is where the standard of truth I just quoted came from!
5. The last part of the letter is the articles of faith! if you've ever wondered where they came from, now you know ;)
Bonus points if you read it! It can be found here:
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