This week the Prosper 1-3 wards had an open house Saturday the 28th for their new building. We invited a lot of people to come, nearly every door knock we could, but not as many people showed up as we were intending, but that's not all. There was a breakfast held for all the city officials before the open house started, to let them know more about the Church. Even the mayor of Prosper came! A video presentation was shown about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, with leaders from other churches and religions talking about the Church and what we believe. I heard back that a lot of the people were surprised and had no clue that we believed in the same things that they did, and what was most shocking to a few people was the fact that no one in the church is paid. They couldn't believe it. So even though it wasn't a huge turnout the rest of the day, the breakfast at the beginning probably opened up a few windows to how people of other faiths viewed us and hopefully softened a few hearts too.
Later that day we attended The General Women's Broadcast which was amazing and very uplifting. I loved the 3rd talk given by Bonnie L. Oscarson (love her talks) about the young woman who defended the missionaries from a mob. Absolutely loved it.
Also this week I got a package from my home Ward (Olympus Hills Ward) in Utah :)
I LOVED getting to open it and seeing all the goodies in side I just wanted to say thank you to all who wrote me letters and words of confidence as well as the candies. Thanks you!!!
To finish off I want to share wise words that a loving mother has often told me and that has helped me when getting to know others, "Listening to what is in their heart should be more important than saying what is on your mind. Always listen first at least as long as you plan to talk."
Gotta love the women in this Church :)
I'm looking forward to watching General Conference and I would love to invite all who read this to bring a question you have in your mind, one that you need help answering from Heavenly Father, and see if one of the speakers doesn't answer it for you. Their words are the words that God wants them speak so don't fall asleep!
Loving to listen, Sister Baker
P.S. We just got word that we are officially getting Ipads in June this year :)
We had our own missionary booth so that we answer questions :)
Also the sunsets are still beautiful here
Also the sunsets are still beautiful here
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