Week #68: October 24, 2017 – October 30, 2017

This week has been great. We had a few days of exchanges in the middle of the week. Working with Sister Steele was like talking/working with an old friend. She really made a focus of just making us feel loved and comfortable. I trust her whole-heartedly. Sister Mark was a hoot and we had many miracles that day. Our extra bikes weren't working, so it seemed we were going to go by foot. We were making plans when a pi called us. We'd been in contact the past few weeks, but she was in Penang for a while. The Miri 2 sisters contacted her and passed her to us. When she first got back, she called us and wanted to meet. She had a car and met us within walking distance of our home. She came to our lesson, and immediately asked for us to show her where the church was. We happily did so and gave a church tour. She drove us back and the next day set up a return appointment. Miracles!

On Friday, we had a Halloween Party for the Miri District. There was a great turn out and many pi's/investigators came. Unfortunately, my companion and I were held up with face painting most of the time (a huge hit by the way), and didn't see all the people who did come. I saw many peak their heads in from Miri 3 branch as investigators. It was amazing. On Sunday, even more miracles came up.  A long time former investigator, finally came to church. She was close to baptism at the time, but her parent wouldn't allow her to come. She was so cute and even invited us to her home for dinner that night. She knows what she wants, has strong faith, and isn’t afraid to go for it. 

On our way to this investigator's home, we were trying to find Jalan Desa Pujut. I know a Desa Pujut area, by another member's home, but this was a different area, very far away. On our way to try to find her, we went down the member's street to get to a middle road. On our way there, we spotted a lot of boys playing basketball. They turned around and we found one of our young men members. He hadn’t come to church today. At first, he was trying to kind of ignore us. Then, I felt to ask him if he knew where our investigator lives. He did. He pointed in a general direction. We were confused. Then he got his bike and backpack and rode us to their home, 15 minutes away. He was so so sweet about it. He was kind and we could tell he was really struggling and needs help. It was a miracle beyond miracle. We were given some papaya from another member that afternoon, and gave it to him and his family.

I don't really have much time to talk this week, but I'll write better next week. I love you all!