On May 24th, the Band Wagon stopped for our daily break at the end of Parley street over looking the Mississippi river. Elder Foster and I spoke with a family that were stopped at the spot with us. Elder Foster and I had a very wonderful experience with them and we spoke about why they were here in Nauvoo, that was the first time they had stopped in that spot in Nauvoo. They passed Nauvoo many a times driving from Ohio, and they admired our temple but that was the first day they stopped to really look at the temple and the beautiful site of the Mississippi river. They were a part of the Lutheran religion but didn't quite feel apart of that church and they loved how we the people of Nauvoo smiled and had a glow about us. In the middle of the conversation there Elder Brague called us to board the Wagon again. I quickly ran to the wagon and grabbed 4 reference cards to give the family; 2 Nauvoo Brass Band cards, 1 Mormon.org card, and 1 with Jesus and the children on front and the Articles of Faith on back. They happily took them and got pictures with us afterwards. I then boarded the Wagon and left with a smile and a wave with Elder Foster and the rest of the Band.
I didn't think much about that day until I was told 2 days later by our teamster, Elder Nun, about what happened after we left. The family decided to look around Nauvoo and see the sites. They viewed some places and later that day ended up in the Lands and Records building where Elder Nun was serving after the Wagon Ride. They were interested in learning more about the church and the gospel "light" that we all had. So, they received the Missionary's numbers and planned a meeting with them that week. That was wonderful news and I smiled deeply. Then I was told that during the meeting and others, they received a Book of Mormon and they were deeply into the discussions now and interested in the conversion process. The man of the family made the joke "Now I can convert my whole congregation to this gospel truth and light".
Elder Nun bore his testimony about this experience today in Sacrament meeting after his talk. How Beautiful a Truth this Gospel is. I have no doubt in my mind that the Family will be immensely blessed from accepting this gospel into their lives. I love this Gospel with all my Heart.
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