Here I am in sunny New Caledonia and Christmas is coming soon! It's sunny and bright with a goregous ocean, but it's Christmas-time here.
The Christmas spirit is here in good measure. Our quartet's concerts were cancelled, but we'll be singing in the Place des Cocotiers, a cool spot downtown in the middle of Noumea, looking to spread a little Christmas cheer.
I have a story of a miracle we had this past week. We were on our way to a residence to see if we could go sing there for Christmas, and as we were going there, we received a telephone call from a member who lives there, she told us that "Elders, I have someone here for who needs to be taught." We looked at each other and headed over. We met someone who had gone to church in Lifou, one of the Loyalty Islands, and had talked with a member there. She then came to the main island and got in contact with this member in our sector. When we got there, she told us her story and then announced that she had started reading the Book of Mormon and wanted to be baptized right away. We taught her 3 lessons over the past two days, but then handed her off to the sisters over the area where she actually lives. This was our Christmas miracle.
I testify that Christ lives. Christmas is the season to remember His birth. He was born to save us from our sins and to help us all return to live with our Heavenly Father. I am grateful for His miraculous birth, His life, and His Atonement.
Merry Christmas to all.
Elder Miner
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