Week 63

This week we had a few lessons with an investigator that the sisters taught 2years ago. Her name is Maria. In case you havent found out already Maria is a very common name in Greece. Almost every woman is named Maria. haha:)

Anyway, she is sweet. We are trying to help her learn more about Christ and be closer to Him.

We also had another lesson with a lady named, charitini. I had taught her inThess! So that was cool! She now lives here in Athens. She also invited a friend to a lesson with us which was so fun! He became a new investigator of ours! And she invited him to church!! But unfortunately he wasnt able to come and she was a little sad about that, but it was really neat to see how much she valued the importance of church attendance.

This week we also had a Specialized Training. It was so good! It was about "our call" as missionaries. And how we need to be bold about our calling, like Peter was. In Acts 5:29-42 It talks about Peter and John and how they were bold in their calling as representatives of Jesus Christ! I really like the last verse. It says they, "Ceased not to teach and preach of Jesus Christ." I love that because they werent afraid of their calling. Even if they were imprisoned or mocked for it. They stood by their testimonies! And so can we! I love this quote that says, "We need to be fearless in proclaiming the truth!"

In the Training President Heder also talked about Courage and he shared a quote by C.S Lewis, "Courage is the form of every virtue at the testing point."

He then shared the story about the strippling warriors and how they grew up as farmers. And so they had no experience with swords and fighting. So, it must have taken a lot of courage to go to battle. But what a blessing they were to their families and example they were to all of the people around them. As you read about the story you can see the true commitment they had with God and what they valued more than anything else. And its the same for us. We have been called here to preach and as we remember that commitment we made with God to share the gospel we are blessed with more blessings than we can imagine!

I hope you all have a wonderful coming week! Especially with Thanksgiving coming up:)

I love you all!

Αδελφή Ράμση

Week 62

This week we did a lot of contacting and finding. So, we went and started talking to people at a really big square. And we usually go with another set of elders and bring a banner, which is a picture of Christ. But one time it started to rain really bad. And another time we went to the square and an insurance company advertized with a massive vissual effect...(see picture below).

And so we just kept on trying and we really did end up seeing little miracles here and there. We met a lady named Dora (which means gift in Greek) in the metro and she was so sweet and wanting to know more about the gospel of Jesus Christ! It was so wonderful. We also visited some members this week! They are the best! And Carmen came to church this week! She really loved being there:) She had a smile on her face the whole time. And the members really took her in and reminded her of the family she has there! It was beautiful!

We also now teach Young Womens, which is so fun! We love being with them and supporting them.

Something really cool - One of the investigators I had in Thess moved to Athens and she came to church this sunday and wants to start back up with lessons. So, that was really neat!

I love Athens and the people here! I know the Gospel is true! And that we need Christ in our life!

I love you all!!

Have a great week!

Love,

Sister Ramsay

Week 61 Kostas

This week was really amazing! We had a lot of little miracles! Kostas was having a hard week, but it was so wonderful to see his determination to be baptized. He really wanted the blessings of baptsim! And on Saturday he was baptized! The heater broke and so the water to fill the font was really cold, so we had to try to boil water and fill it with hot water! It was kinda funny. It was really a very spiritual and touching moment. He really loved the baptism and was so happy afterwards! The following day on Sunday he recieved the Holy Ghost! He had been so excited! It was just so wonderful to see! It is hard to explain in words how I felt seeing all of this. He really changed and wanted to start a new life with Christ. It was something so beautiful! I was really honored to be apart of that! I know that God is our Father and that Jesus Christ is our Savior. And that Christ atoned for our Sins. I love being here and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ!

We also had a lot of people (potential investigators that we met on the metro) come to church! It was really fun seeing them all there!

Well,  I hope you all have a fantastic week! And enjoy the snow....cuz out here we dont have that;)

Love you all,

Sister Ramsay

Boiling hot water for the baptism!

All the missionaries with Sister Sankoh:)

Week 60

How is everyone?

Happy Halloween!!

This week went really well! We had a few lessons with Kostas preparing him for Baptism. He is really excite about being baptized! We also went to see a few less-actives this week. And one of them came to church this sunday!! It was so nice to see her there! She was so happy there and enjoyed being there! The members here are the best!! I love them sooo much!!  

We also saw Betty again this week with her family! She accepted the invitation to be baptized! And wants to continue having lessons:)

We also went to a baptism this week! It was Nadia's baptism!! She turned 8! We taught her some lessons before her baptism to prepare her. She is a very sweet girl!

We also had a couple, who came to visit and see family. They are from Brazil but live right now in Bonstetten. So, that was really cool!! I got to talk to them about Switzerland. 

Well, Have a great week!! 

Love you all!

pics:

Sister Cigolini super cold! Our landlord hasnt turned the heating on yet.

Puppy.

Halloween!Thanks mom!