This week we did so much service!

Monday and Wednesday we helped a family in the ward pack up their house. Tuesday night we got a call from Elders in NY who had helped a lady pack her truck and Wednesday we helped her unload it into a storage unit. Thursday we helped another member prepare for an event. Saturday we helped a returning member to clean some shelves. After a more difficult week, I found myself happier and more at peace this week. President Hinckley said, "The best antidote I know for worry is work. The best medicine for despair is service. The best cure for weariness is the challenge of helping someone who is even more tired.". I most definitely have a testimony of that! 

We had a lesson with a woman named Lthis week. She is the relative of a member of the ward that Sister Rowland and I tried forever to meet. Timing just never worked out or she would cancel last minute. This week we finally got in to see her . Her 11-yr old daughter was there, too. We taught them about the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Sister Jensen showed the 4-minute video of Joseph Smith's first vision (thank you, technology) and the Spirit filled her home. She finally said, "I need to watch more videos like that one." She has great faith in the Lord and is acutely aware of blessings He sends her way. However, she is very content to remain where she is. She began to explain this to us. . She then asked about the manner by which we are baptized! Her heart is opening. We downloaded The Book of Mormon app on her phone and changed the language to her native tongue - she has been reading.

On Saturday the Pooler Ward had its long-awaited fish fry. So fun. Lots of people came.

I know that Jesus Christ does indeed live! "He is the great King Emmanuel, who stands today on the right hand of His Father. He is the light, the life, and the hope of the world. His way is the path that leads to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come."

Make it a great week!

Yours,

Sister Gore

ps - Oh, yeah. Also we forged railroad spikes into knives at a members house last Tuesday. I have 2 blisters on my hands hahaha. It was so fun.  Pictures enclosed.  Good experience. Brother R needs to grind the blades and then I'll send you a picture.