Missionary work in Rexburg??? YES!!!

Some of my favorite people to teach. I loved connecting with people in the service of the Lord.

For a while now I have wanted to go to the Spanish Branch here in Rexburg. On Tuesday I looked up the address and everyday I thought about going to the branch. I was so excited. I woke up early on sunday and set out on my 5.5 mile bike ride to the building. Sadly I never found the church building and instead rode 11 miles in the sun on a beach cruiser. Needless to say my rear end was hurting and I was so sad I never got there.

Today while on a run I saw the missionaries at a picnic table in Porter Park. I decided to run over and ask them where the building was for the Spanish Branch. They gave me the info of the Spanish Elders. I then rudely asked them what they were doing (cause it seemed to be they were wasting time in the park). They informed me they were teaching Madison, a young man who wants to be baptised and his inactive brother would be there too with there girlfriends. They told me they were from the BAY AREA so I asked if I could stay considering I would have a connection with them.

Madison came over without his bro but his bro's girlfriend showed up. They started the lesson which was on the priesthood. They asked me to explain what it is which was really hard to do considering I haven't taught in almost a year. I just kept my mouth shut most of the time. Madison talked about how he understood better the priesthood and he is excited to be baptised.

I then couldn't keep my mouth shut any longer and I asked Madison "how do you really know it is true". He then explained that he has been to other churches but has never felt the way he does in this church. He said he just feels good. I looked into his eyes and said "Remember that feeling Madison, because Satan is going to work hard on you and try to convince you that that feeling isn't enough. Yuu must read and pray everyday so that feeling stays." Tears began to form as I testified and I felt the spirit confirm the truthfullness of my words. Madison looked at me and said "thank you".

I talked with his bros girlfriend Jenni and invited her to church, she asked for my number and said she wants to come. They set up the next meeting for this Thursday and Madison looked at me and said "You have to be there, Bree". My heart was so full and I of course said I would be back.

IT WAS AN AMAZING NIGHT. I have been feeling like something is missing in my life lately and I have been reminded what it is, the lack of service, missionary work, and testifying that I have had in my life. Yes, my fulltime mission is over but EVERY MEMBER A MISSIONARY is now how I should live.

I know that God lives, that Christ suffered for our sins. I know that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God who translated the Book of Mormon which testifies of Christ. The priesthood is back on the earth and because of it you and I can be saved in the waters of baptism!

Now I understand why I couldn't find the church building, because if I had I would've never been able to have this experience.