We had such an amazing lesson with the Ryals this week! So we went over and brought Bryce who just returned from his mission in Spokane, WA and also his mom as well. They were absolutely amazing during the whole lesson! We taught the Ryals part of the Plan of Salvation because they have had a ton of questions about the spirit world and life after death because they have had some crazy experiences in their life and a ton of struggles relating to the all of that. We really focused on the purpose of the Fall of Adam and Eve and the purpose of life and the Atonement. At the end of the lesson, we asked them how they felt about everything we have talked about and they thought about it for a little bit and then said we don't feel lost anymore. That was such a huge thing for them to say because they have really been struggling with feeling like they can't be forgiven because of past things they have done and now they understand that they always have Christ there to help them through everything. They also said that they have really felt a difference in their house ever since we've been coming by and their daughters really want to come to church and they have never wanted to for a long time because of things that have happened in the past. It's been such a blessing to see the Spirit work with them and slowly convert them to the Gospel.
Franny has been super busy so she hasn't been able to read the Book of Mormon. We stopped by and talked with her for a little bit and added her on Facebook so now we are just sending her scriptures through facebook messenger and she has really liked that. We've been doing the same thing with the Ryals as well and they have enjoyed that too! We invited both the Ryals and Franny to church but the Ryals are still trying to get Sundays off for work and Franny was sick because she is just about to have another baby. They are both still noticing the Spirit in their lives and the wonderful difference it has made with their families.
I have such a big testimony about the Book of Mormon and the Spirit it brings into our lives when we read it. Especially when we are busy and sacrifice any little time off that we have to read it, God blesses us greatly for showing our faith and diligence in keeping his commandments. I have been so blessed to see this happen first hand to many people and families out here. The Book of Mormon is truly the word of God and will change our lives for the better just by diligently reading and studying the teachings it contains. The time I feel the closest to God in a day is when I'm reading the Book of Mormon. It truly is another testament of Jesus Christ.
I'm very happy to be staying here in Waycross and I'm very excited to continue to help others receive the blessings of this glorious Gospel! I love you all so much! Please pray for the Ryals and Franny! Keep on keepin on!
Love,
Elder Plumb
Also the reason for my title is when we went and saw Franny, her little boys came out and started talking with us and one of them said that I look like John Cena! I was so flattered and also super confused!
Also my weekly title from last week was from a little clip that Elder Ivie has from the movie "The Best Two Years". It was a super funny clip so I just put it as my weekly title! I'll send the clip so yall can see!
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