Sister Sarah Johnson: Overcome with the Spirit

Hello Family!

We had a wonderful week, and it all started with us setting a baptism date for Jennifer!!! Wahoo! We had a super great lesson, and we could really feel the Spirit. We extended the baptism date for December 2nd and Jennifer was so excited!! She couldn't stop smiling and the way she described it to us was that she felt like she was eating a sourpatch kid. Her jaw hurt from smiling so much haha! It was so cute:) (Please keep Jennifer in your prayers!)

And THEN (it gets better), she came to church on Sunday and brought her 14 year old son! They got to Sacrament a little late but right in time for the last speaker. He started speaking and it was literally the most perfect talk for Jennifer! It was about why we go to church and the Spirit was so strong it made her cry. Then while adjusting the microphone he said "Sorry Brothers and Sisters, I don't feel very good." and then he PASSED OUT which made Jennifer cry even more!! The Bishopric caught him and laid him down, and 5 or 6 nurses from the ward ran up. He was fine and we sang a song while he recovered, and then he finished his talk sitting down haha! It was terrifying in the moment, but pretty funny afterwards:) The member of the bishopric made a little comment to all visitors that this doesn't normally happen, but sometimes the Spirit is so strong that people are just overcome with the Spirit;)

We are seeing amazing miracles in our mission and in our zone! As a mission and zone we have a goal for every companionship to have a White Christmas! Last month the zone I am now in had 11 baptisms! So we're excited for these next two months of the year with the baptism dates we have:) The Lord is truly blessing us as a mission and it's so humbling and special to serve the Lord in this great work at this time! I love you all! Thanks for your support and prayers:)

Make it a great week!

Love, Sister Johnson

p.s. funny story. We just got back to our apartment and the subway was seriously packed!! We had to squeeze ourselves in and I was stuck under someone's arm. I had to keep my head bent down so I could fit under his arm so my head was basically on Sister Randall's shoulder. It was so funny! At no other time can you be so close to complete strangers and it's fine. Only in the subways is that normal and socially okay haha!

Nuts 4 Nuts. This is literally the best thing ever. Cinnamon roasted nuts, and when you buy them they are nice and warm! They have them on lots of street corners so they're perfect for a little treat as you go:)