Time is
approaching for this
year's Navajo Restoration Experience held in Pinon, Arizona. Each year,
saints from over America travel to Arizona to answer God's call. This
year, will you answer His call? Here are parts of some of the
testimonies that have been shared about the Navajo Restoration Reunions:
"I became
aware that this was something that the Lord was calling not only
myself, but many others as well, to thrust in their sickles with all
their might for the field was truly white and nearly past the point of
being ready to harvest."
"Though
the camp was primitive, the country was beautiful to our frazzled
souls. The panoramic views, spectacular sunsets, rainbows, rain clouds
and the smell of Pinon after the precious rainfalls were all
comforting. "Nozhoni, eh" (It is beautiful)."
"At the
end of the first day as I retired to my tent, I prayed to the Lord,
"How can I share Jesus with these women? I can not even understand
them, and they can not understand me. Please, show me how to share
Jesus." Then the Lord spoke in His still small voice and said, "You can
show them Jesus through your love." "
"Seven of
the Children from this class were baptized this year, fourteen were
baptized in all, six on Wednesday and eight more the following day. The
spirit was there with us for Friday night's dedication service. The
Lord touched the heart of each of us in a 2 hour service that seemed to
be over in just a few minutes."
"Hearts
were broken and many received blessings and healings as they came
before the Lord in repentance. Old friendships were renewed and many
new acquaintances were established. All who were unsure at first, as to
whether they should have come, confirmed that they would definitely be
back."
"Arriving
at the reservation is like coming home for me. ..Many joyous memories
flood my mind as the mesas and desert, country once again comes in
view, friendships, tragedies, spiritual experiences a love for my
Navajo friends, the knowledge of God's love and desires for them, and
that they learn of the Book of Mormon."
"It was
so pleasurable to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ presented in such
simplicity. I know that was done to benefit our brothers and sisters of
the Navajo Nation, but it was a blessing to me as well. A simple
reminder that the true gospel is not complicated, but such that a child
can understand it."
"I will
tell you now; my life will never be the same."
"Navajo
Day on Friday was a special day, not just for them, but for us too. The
People came in their traditional dress and jewelry and provided a
wonderful sample of their music, dancing, and crafts. The relaxed
nature of the day gave us a perfect opportunity to visit with different
ones and get to know them better. We made new friends!"
"Even
though we experienced some hardships, we know that the hand of the Lord
and his angels were with us the whole time."
"Would
you do it again?" In a heartbeat!"
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