Week 65

Another week and another baptism! This one was really special because I had been able to teach him everything that he needed to know in a very short amount of time because he had been ready for a really long time.
MONDAY we were the first ones to show up to the chapel in Fort Stockton for p-day and found a dead pigeon in front of the door. We took a picture of it and put it into the chat our zone has before we cleaned it up and went inside because we thought it was kind of funny.
TUESDAY we had one of our mission presidency stop by our trailer and do the quickest housing inspection I've ever seen in my mission. It was barely even 10 minutes, while all the other inspections I've had were closer to 20 minutes.
WEDNESDAY we went to the young men's activity and did some pumpkin carving! It was pretty fun seeing them all get into it and make some funny-looking carvings.
THURSDAY our friend Rich was interviewed and approved for baptism! He's been coming to church, seminary, and every other youth activity you could think of for the past 6 months and now he's finally making a covenant with his Heavenly Father.
FRIDAY we spent almost all day just visiting our Spanish friends because we were able to do a blitz with one of our Spanish-speaking zone leaders. We managed to get in contact with a bunch of people and figure out who was still interested in meeting with us. We also took a bunch of time that evening helping set up the branch Halloween party at one of our member's barns.
SATURDAY Rich was baptized and confirmed a member of the church! It was really awesome to see him make this covenant and then to be able to talk with his family afterwards. That evening we went to the Halloween party but didn't stay too long because I ended up feeling pretty sick.
SUNDAY I was able to participate in ordaining Rich to the Aaronic priesthood. It was really special because it was the first time I've ever participated in that.
President Nelson said during this last conference, "My dear brothers and sisters, do you see what is happening right before our eyes? I pray that we will not miss the majesty of this moment! The Lord is indeed hastening His work."

1- lots of cats
2- pumpkin
3- filling the font
4- Before the Baptism (Rich is on the right)
5- the 2 boys who were baptized last week




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