Hey ya'll,

        It's been an interesting week! So many miracles have happened. Recently we've received so many investigators all from members. This has really strengthened my testimony of member missionary work and how fantastic it is! So now our teaching pool is getting bigger and I know it's because we've been diligent in working hard even if sometimes we're cold, tired, or hungry! A few of them have been taking the lessons and coming to church already so they are ready for baptism! So much is happening in Columbus!

         We tried to see a referral from the church website and the gps wouldn't pull up the address so we went to what we thought would be close. and it was down by fort benning which is pretty ghetto! We got to these apt's and there was this weird guy standing there with his hands on his hips staring at us. That should have been the first warning. then we pulled in and while my comp was praying I had my sunglasses on and my eyes open and saw this creepy guy with no teeth and a hoodie on walked slowly past our car as he stared at us! Then he came back asking who we're looking for, so we told him. He asked for the street name? We said we don't have it, we need pine view apt. So he left to if see if he could find out where is was. We should have just left then....but nope my comp waited. Then he came back and he offered for us to come in to look it up on the computer. We said no that's okay, we'll look it up on the gps. So he started walking up the stairs and we got in the car to look it up and there were like 6 big black guys in front on our car!!! AHHHHH! So sis curtis put the car in reverse ready to go because one of them was talking with the guy on the stairs. He looked super mad and then he started pointing at our car!!!!! He had tattoo's on his neck and face and 4 tear drop tattoo's on his check which usually means how many people you've killed! We though he was going to add 3 more to it! Us and Destini the recent convert that came with us. I saw my life flash be fore my eyes my funeral was planed. I made a plan to jump over and drive if my comp got shot 1st. Then he came to the window and tapped on it. She rolled it down a little and he gave us directions ( he didn't kill us) to find the apt. Then we talked about the church he said he might come sunday. If he does we'll give him to the elders.
Then we found the right apt and the lady invited us in. She was really nice! We were surprised! The lady came out and asked us where we were from? We said utah. She had just got back from Utah. She lived there for a few years and was talking the missionary discussions about to get baptized. She wanted to know if we could help her? It was a miracle! Then as we were walking to the car I gave some kids pictures of Jesus Christ. They were so excited. They wanted some for they're parents too. So that was fun!

         Saturday we got to the place where we were going to tract and my comp prayed that we would be able to have one lesson with someone. We started and most of the people said no. It was the last house before we had to leave for an appointment. We were able to teach him the first lesson and set up a time to come back too! I know that heavenly father is aware of us and will answer our prayers! One of our investigators has been struggling with tithing and he prayed and was able to receive an answer to his prays to over come it. Prayer is such an amazing thing, I'm so grateful the knowledge the gospel brings into my life. I was studying D&C ch 6 which is amazing! Verses 22-24 and 34:

      Therefore, fear not, little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail.

       I know this is true with all my heart! I love being able to share it with others. I'm so grateful for the gospel, my family specifically my parents and all they taught me, and friends for all your love and support. Make it a great week!

Macon Miracles,

Sister Wheelwright