Week three has treated me well. We went on two exchanges this week. They were so awesome! Elder Nielson and I went up to Warwick with the zone leaders on Wednesday. I went over to Newport for half of Friday and Saturday. It was so cool to get to know the other Elders in my district, as well as see so many miracles and learn so much. Anyway, the exchange worked out so I went to two trunk-or-treat parties. That was pretty fun. we have some pretty hilarious members with silly costumes.
On Wednesday, I taught the first lesson to a man. He was a media referral they had previously given a Book of Mormon. Elder Duggar and I stopped by him to see if he had read and if we could set p a time to come back. He wasn't doing anything so we did an impromptu restoration lesson. He had the best questions and understanding of what we taught him. It as like he already had a personal testimony of all the points in the lesson. Towards the end of the lesson, I had the opportunity to commit him to baptism. He seemed really excited to accept that invitation! It was such a cool experience.
On Friday, I went with Elder Ockerman. He was in an accident a while ago, and my driving card hasn't come through, yet so we had to walk everywhere. Luckily a senior couple, drove us occasionally. They took us to downtown Newport and we just street-contacted for like two hours while we walked to different investigators' houses. It's amazing how some people are prepared for the Gospel. we met a few people in particular that sound like they will read the Book of Mormon. That night, we visited a less-active member. He has been reading the Book of Mormon, and we started discussing 4 Nephi with him. As we talked about always remembering Christ, I could see his heart open up. The Spirit touched him as he remembered why he was baptized. It was such a good experience. I've gained a knowledge of why people love the mission so much. I get to experience other people gaining a testimony of Christ.
Love,
Elder Rogers
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