Priceless blessings

7/10/2017
Dear Family & Friends,

We had a blessing this week that made a priceless close for my
companion and myself. Roughly about four weeks ago we tracted into a
man named Scott. He had a beard that was about a foot long and he was
a very humble man. Over two lessons we taught him and he started to
pray every night and read the Book of Mormon. It was a bit confusing
for him but he started to feel Gods presence more. We had him on date
for baptism for the 24th of June but we had some miscommunication and
did not see him for weeks. He went on vacation to Tenerife for two
weeks. After some time, Elder Anderson had Scott on the backs of our
minds but didn't really see where success would come from him so we
left it.

Yesterday we had Ward Council Meeting and as it started we began to
talk about the ward and their needs. I felt a buzz in my pocket as we
sat there and I heard the spirit whisper to me to check my phone... I
ignored the first prompting as I thought it very disrespectful to use
my phone during a meeting. The spirit whispered to me once again to
check my phone, thoughts came to my mind of just little things such as
missionaries texting or members texting me but I got my phone out of
my pocket and low and behold it was Scott "hey, is there a service on
today?" My heart raced as I responded "Yes there is. Church starts at
10am and we will be there, do you remember where it is?" And very
quickly he responded "Yes I do, I will see you there! :)"... my
companion were shocked as he walked through the doors of the Chapel.
Previously we had been praying for a miracle to happen and have
someone ready for the ordinance of baptism and Heavenly Father
answered our prayers. It was an 'End of Transfer Miracle'.

I am staying in my home of Stockport for my last transfer and Elder
Anderson goes back to Bountiful Utah! My new companion is named Elder
Arias and he is from Columbia. These are exciting times never to be
forgotten. It's time to find, teach, and baptise!

I bare you my witness that Christ is the Reason. I know that Heavenly
Father provides his children according to their desires. He answers
prayers. I am a witness that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and
is a record written by prophets inspired by God. I know that by
receiving knowledge through the scriptures we are receiving what is
essential for our own salvation. Continue to read the Book of Mormon
every single day and you, along with your testimony, will never be
shaken or waver. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Mom & Fam: I loved those pictures of Grandma Nichols, when you see her
next give her a massive hug and tell her I love her. Mother, I loved
your email you sent, it truly touched my heart and if you read through
my patriarchal blessing you will understand why. It was very simple
but it has such a spiritual significance to me. I love you all. Bryce,
go get that Eagle Scout! Yes Spencer I have gained a bit, but that can
change within the next 3 months and even in the next 22 months! Keep
working hard, enjoy warm weather for me and love one another!

Love,
Elder Nichols