Week 37: Baptism! [April 9, 2018]
Hi Everyone!
We had our final lesson with Marie. We were able to tell her that a testimony of the things we've taught will come in time and that the things that seem hard will be easier when she gains a testimony that this is the true church. After she moved we helped her brother move her stuff into a moving van (with additional help from the young men).
We had a lesson with our investigator Betty on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Her great-nephew (who is a member in another ward) was able to come to the lesson. He shared many good thoughts with her and since they already knew each other they were able to connect well.
We got news that we'll be getting Facebook this week! We have a zone conference Friday where we will set that up. I'm exited to see how we'll be able to use Facebook as a tool to hasten the Lord's work.
And now for the highlight of the week. On Tuesday, our now former investigator Judy, had her baptismal interview and passed! On Saturday we rushed to get everything ready before it was time to start. Once it started though the Spirit in the room was so strong, especially during the talks and the actual ordinance. It was also fun because I got to see my previous companion Elder Richards (his companion, Elder Leckbee taught Judy). After the baptisim we went to dinner with Judy. Sunday I had the privilege of being able to stand in the circle and place my hand on her head as she was confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and received the gift of the Holy Ghost. The Spirit at that moment was perhaps the strongest I'd ever felt it.
Thanks for all the prayers, love and support! I hope all of you are able to have a great week!
Until then,
Elder Jason Riches
1 and 2 - Judy's baptisim.
3 - Marie, the McGinnis and us
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