Sister Abby Gibbs Birmingham Alabama Mission: Everyone is Named Gibbs Here:) #Facepaint

To the best family and friends in the world who fight for good,

I LOVE BEING A MISSIONARY!

Ok the county fair was so fun! We had a booth at the fair all about Mormons. People advertise their church here like it's Bama gear. It's awesome! We had a poster board about what we believe and all kinds of copies of the Book of Mormon, pamphlets, and Family Proclamations to the World. Sister Nielsen and I painted children's faces and the Elders taught people in line the Restoration. It was so neat!!! I bet we painted over a hundred smiling faces:) We painted and taught from 9:00 to 5:00. The people were coming to us!

Sister Nielsen and I would ask the kids if they went to church and then we knew exactly what to say to their parents! Sneaky! The kids here in the South have such a firm testimony in Jesus Christ. The scripture came to mind,

"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." -Matthew 19:14

It was neat to look them in the eyes and tell them that God loved them. They will forever have a good association with a Mormon missionary. That's huge! Whenever we ask people if we can teach their kids they always say yes. They are so in tune to the spirit. Service does soften stony souls. We got a ton of phone numbers, taught many lessons, and handed out many Book of Mormons. Probably one of the most fun days on my mission. :D

I know that Heavenly Father smiles on us. Our spirits here in the mission field can get kinda bruised and marred, but Heavenly Father always brings us joy. I'm sure he was joying over the scene:)

"The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing." -Zephaniah 3:17

Also I met some family at the fair. She's a Gibbs and she's black!:)

Our investigator Denise came to a Wednesday night Principles of the Gospel class and she loved it! Her biggest concern was not feeling welcome at church and SHE CAME!!!! I think she liked it.

The family that we've been teaching who is Hindu are doing great. We showed them "Finding Faith in Christ" and they loved it. We taught them all how to pray and we witnessed their first prayer!!!!!!!! They are so humble.

Well It's been fun. Love y'all. Thank you for being my family. Have the best week ever:)

Steadfast in Christ

Love, Sister Gibbs

PS This morning I resorted to braiding the parts of my hair that always get in knots. I think I will keep them braided until next week. hahah:)