Romanians!

Hola hola!

Last week, we were supposed to have a lesson with Chano. We went to his apartment and he wasn't there, but his wife was. She let us in and we started teaching her about the Restoration. About halfway through the lesson, Chano got home. We finished teaching them the lesson and invited them to come to church. They came to church yesterday and brought their daughter! It was so exciting! They are such a sweet family. We have another lesson with them tonight.

One night, after dinner, we decided to knock a few doors at an apartment complex called The Standard West. We knocked on one door, and a lady answered. She didn't speak english, but she spoke a little bit of Spanish. We told her that we are missionaries, and she invited us inside. Her husband and nephew were there too. They were all from Romania, so their primary language was Romanian. Her husband and nephew spoke a little bit of Spanish too. They had just prayed on their dinner and were about to start eating when we knocked on the door. The husband said the fact that we showed up right after they had prayed must have meant that we were messengers sent from God. They asked if we had ever eaten Romanian food before and invited us to eat with them. We were a little hesitant, but they insisted. They were eating soup. It was kind of like chicken noodle soup but with potatoes instead of noodles. Never in my life did I think I would just show up to a strangers house and feel safe eating their food haha. It was pretty good though! They gave us bananas and bottled water to take with us. We talked to them for a little bit and got their phone number. It was such a neat experience because the only language that we all had in common was Spanish, but none of us were fluent. Even though none of us could speak Spanish very well, we were able to have a conversation and talk about the gospel of Jesus Christ. The gift of tongues was so strong. We wouldn't have been able to communicate without the Spirit. 

Last week, I read in Alma chapter 34. It is such a powerful chapter. It talks about the Atonement of Jesus Christ. One of my favorite verses in this chapter is verse 10. It says "For it is expedient that there should be a great and last sacrifice; yea, not a sacrifice of man, neither of beast, neither of any manner of fowl; for it shall not be a human sacrifice; but it must be an infinite and eternal sacrifice." The Atonement of Jesus Christ is infinite and eternal. It is for all people individually. I invite you all to read Alma chapter 34. I know that as you learn more about the Atonement of Jesus Christ, you will come to know Him better. You will gain a deeper understanding of His role in your life. 

I love you all!

Con Amor,
Hermana Kendrick













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