"No thanks, I know Jesus." August 5, 2013

Hello! This week has been a really good one! I'm trying to think of what all happened because it was a lot! We got a new investigator this week! His name is Richie and so far he's solid! We taught him the first lesson on Wednesday night and he had so many questions, it was awesome! We asked him to be baptized, and he said he would if he knew the Book of Mormon was true! Golden! We just barely had out second lesson with him yesterday and it went alright. So I'm excited to see what happens with him! Yesterday was actually a really great day at church! We had three of the less actives we've been working with come to church and all three of them loved it!
Victoria actually came to ALL THREE HOURS of church, and actually really enjoyed Sunday school.  We're really proud of her for pressing forward and enduring to the end.  I think she's doing pretty well! We also had Machelle and Meadow there, and I think we'll be seeing them next week at church too!
So Sister Ferrin and I both taught our first Chastity lesson this week.  It went so well! We were really surprised at how well we taught and how well it was received.  Not even awkward!
My first transfer is officially over.  I'm not training, and neither of us are being transferred.  So we get at least another 6 weeks together! Oh and we have a baptismal date! It's actually a funny story, because we haven't even met the guy yet.  The Los Gatos elders went over to his house just to visit, and he set a date with them! So now we're going to start teaching him! So that's exciting!
We haven't heard from Jose, Jacob, or Savannah in the past two weeks, so that's sad.  Jose and Jacob are having problems with health issues in their families, and Savannah is traveling just about every weekend with her boyfriend, who could potentially become an issue.  But we're still praying for them and hoping that they'll still have a desire for salvation.
Everything's going great though! I love all the people we're teaching so much and I really want what's best for them! The frustrating part about that is that what they need is the gospel! And they don't understand that! Sometimes when we're contacting on the street, I'll offer a card to someone and they'll say, "No thanks, I know Jesus." And I'm like, seriously? I always want to stop those people and talk to them, but everyone in California is in such a hurry all the time! It's like they don't have any time to find out about the true restored gospel and how their lives can change through Christ's atonement! But whatever, I guess they think they know better.

Oh and another thing, since I'm on a tangent.  Everyone who's reading this can really step up on their missionary work.  Every member a missionary, right? It's always really nice for us missionaries when members do their part and invite others to come unto Christ.  Just throwing that out there because I know it's something everyone can improve on.

Anyways, how are y'all doing? I really love hearing from anyone and everyone.  Seriously, like anyone.  I hope all is well! Love you!

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Sister Julie Catherine Harris