Me and this elder were on a quick split finding activity where we were just talking about the week. I saw a man about to cross the road so I ran to stop him before he crossed. He spoke perfect German and I asked where he was friend. He was from America and had no accent. I asked him if he believed in a life after death.
He replied.
I certainly do. Let's sit down and talk.
He brought us to a Cafe outside and asked if we wanted coffee. We said no we don't drink and come to find out he doesn't either. He just smiled and looked at us, saying he has known us Mormons for a very long time. He was grateful for the examples we were for the church, even though this man was no member or at least so he said.
He then told us he was once the General of Aviation for the airforce. He was a little older and told us about the Book of Mormon, how that book is the only thing that has held the united States together, and how he was grateful that the church is here.
His face then changed and began to explain how we were preordained to be missionaries at this time. How God knew us and knew we were supposed to be here.
He then told us to listen to the holy ghost and he will tell us who to talk to and how.
Then crazy stuff happened. He quoted Helalman 5:12. No joke. He was sent there for me at the right time because I was going through a hard week and felt really down on myself. (I believe this guy was Mormon but who knows haha).
Then he told us it was time for him to go. I quickly asked him if he has read the book of Mormon and he smiled and said yes. So I invited him to church and said this is the only thing I can give you, is an invitation to church. He took it and pulled out of his wallet 100€ (a bit more than a $100) and told us to get dinner. Walked away and gave us a friendly wink. I will never forget him.
Other than that all is well. We went to go by on a less active called Javad. He is from Iran and he let us in. The friendliest guy ever haha. He brought us in and said.
"I've been talking to my friend about the Mormon ways. He wants to learn more!"
Five minutes later this 17 year old Persian kid walks up the stairs with his father in a suit and his father tells us.
"It's time for my son to find a religion for himself. He must make his own decision".
Me and Elder Frost were just shocked so we taught about the Book of Mormon and Jesus Christ and how we learn about Christ from the book. He took it and his father asked us how fast can someone be a member of your church?
So he is going to church for General conference this Sunday. Perfect introduction for the church.
I couldn't explain a better week as this one. So much more has happened this week and to me, it was great. The amount of experiences I've had on the mission truly opens my eyes to the fact that God is real. I will never forget Billy Johnson and how he has changed my mission. I hope one day he will find that out.
I love you guys.
Elder Monroe
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