Maryann Guevara went to the Oakland Visitor's Center one day just to see what the beautiful building on the hill was all about. When she walked into the Visitor's Center she said, "tears just came, it was so peaceful, I loved it there".
The sister missionaries of course wanted to know what was wrong and when she told them how she felt, they explained that she was feeling the "Spirit". They asked if the church could send missionaries to her home and she said yes.
The story continues with Elder Watson and Elder Omori serving in the Oakland 9th ward going to her home one evening. It was the last visit of the night. They walked up a dark staircase to the top and knocked on the door. Someone said, "Who is it?" Elder Omori replied, "It's the missionaries."
Maryann said she wasn't interested and then Elder Omori called her by name and reminded her of her visit to the Visitor's Center on the hill. She opened the door and they shared why they were there and invited her to come to church the next morning. She came and has come every Sunday since.
We assisted the missionaries in teaching her and feel like we have become good friends. She lives in a small apartment with her two adult daughters and her granddaughter. She loves the light and spirit we bring in to her and loves how she feels when she comes to church.
Sister Felt spoke at her baptism on "The Gift of the Holy Ghost".
Our first baptism in the mission.
September 22, 2013
Sister Felt and Elder Felt, the teaching team.
What a privilege to be able to share the message of
Jesus Christ and His restored church with her.
