May 7, 2012

Family!!, We have news for you.  We have been praying since we have been here in Russia to find the right person to give your special Book of Mormon to.  This is the Book of Mormon many of you signed your testimonies in last Thanksgiving at our home.  To be the most effective, the book needed to be given to someone who would be able to read the testimonies in EnglishJ  Recently, we asked the missionaries about a certain young man who we have seen at Institute since we have been here, as well as many of the activities.  We assumed he is a member of the church and wondered which branch he attended because we had never seen him at church.  Come to find out, he is not a member.  In fact, after some "investigating" we learned he has met with the missionaries off and on for the last five years.  He is 24 years old and speaks a little English.  We really felt impressed that we should give him this Book of Mormon.  At first he was apprehensive, but we explained to him that we were acting upon a distinct impression that he needed to receive it so he agreed.  We have been meeting with him every week to talk about different stories in the Book of Mormon, and he has come each time having read the story and asking questions.  We keep praying that he will be able to increase his faith and want to continue to learn.  You never know what will make the difference for someone, but we know he has been affected by your testimonies.  Thank you so much for sharing and for being a part of this great work!