July 17, 2024 -- (up to) 5 Raccoons

Centerton, AR 

July 11 - 17, 2024 

Hello and welcome!! Sure love and miss you all! It's been a good week and I'll jump right in:)

Highlights!
•     So apparently in Arkansas it is legal to have racoons as pets. 2 or 3 are fine, even 5 - but don't you even think about 6. Those of you who have watched buddy the elf know that is not a good idea anyways.
•     Our members here are SO eager to share the gospel. This Sunday we had 3 couples who invited their friends to church, and they were so excited to make plans and get us involved. It was exciting to see the fire they still have after their missions! And it is so meaningful when an invitation or testimony is coming from a good friend who really knows you and cares. We missionaries do our best, but that's something we can't match.
•     We left the Toolson family with a simple invitation centered around sharing the gospel. While most of them nodded yes, the son Turner just couldn't commit. He was scared to do it and didn't know what his friends would think. What I love is how seriously he took this - he wasn't going to commit to something unless he really meant to do it. And you know what, after some coaching that's exactly what he did. 
•     Wyatt thought he was quite clever getting me a late birthday gift of tea, coffee, and peanut butter cups. 🤣 No, I did not accept. 

One of my favorite messages we got to share this week was the reality that not only does God live, but he speaks! As much as he ever did, he communicates with us today. I've watched him answer prayers, send comfort, and show himself so many times. Have a real genuine conversation as you pray with him tonight. He is listening and answering!!

What power shall stay the heavens? As well might man stretch forth his puny arm to stop the Missouri river in its decreed course, or to turn it up stream, as to hinder the Almighty from pouring down knowledge from heaven upon the heads of the Latter-day Saints. D&C 121:33 

Love and Mizpah!
Sister Harris❤️

Pictures: 
1. Our friend Anistons birthday! 
2. Sheldon and Teetle:) 
3. We ain't got 7-11, but we make do
4. Thanks, Wyatt







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