We have been teaching a lot of people and most of them are set for baptism in December. Which is going to be awesome because Riverhead hasn't seen any action in the font for about a year now. We are trying our best to change that.
One of the people we are teaching is Javier. He is so awesome! He is probably one of my favorite people that I've taught because he keeps ALL of his commitments and he really wants this, (this being the gospel) We started teaching him because an Elder in the Hamptons invited him to come to a branch activity like two months ago. After that we didn't have any contact with him. But, two weeks ago he just showed up at church! He walked to church! I don't know many members who would walk to church.. Haha So, we taught him over the phone. Then yesterday he took a taxi to church and we had a really amazing and spiritual lesson with him. He is planning on being baptized December 13th. The only problem is that he has trouble with his job, so if it doesn't get resolved in the next two weeks he is going back to his country...
(Nicaragua) haha I always joke around that I am going to call Devon (Derek's little brother who is serving in Nicaragua) and give him the referral.
This week was pretty crazy.. Some weird events took place. One being, we found underwear in our mailbox. Not what I was hoping for. Haha, who does that?! We don't know if it was some punk teenagers or our mail woman has a crush on Hermana Acosta. Pretty funny though..
Something we did as a district finding activity this week was a "free hot chocolate" stand. Kind of like a lemonade stand but more free, and more warm. It was actually a lot of fun. Most of the people who accepted the free hot chocolate were homeless or waiting for the train.
There are some interesting people here in New York! Haha..
Anyway, I guess my favorite part of the past week was church yesterday. Two miracles happened and also our awesome investigator was there. One of those miracles was the sacrament. The atonement, in my opinion, is one of the biggest miracles that has happened on this earth, next to the resurrection of Jesus the Christ. I'm grateful for the sacrament and for the ability and blessing of repentance. #thelordknowsineedit #renewingcovenants #ontheweekly
Anyway, I have so much hope for the Riverhead branch. Someday it will be a ward! And all of the callings will be able to be fulfilled. I'm sure of it.
Ether 12:4
4 Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God.
I love Riverhead! I love the gospel of Jesus Christ. And I love you guys.
And I am stoked to see my mom in like a month. #christmas
Love always,
Sister Tenney.
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