So to start it off, on wednesday we had exchanges with Elder Johnson and Gutierrez, they were able to travel here safely despite the storm that came in tuesday haha. they did end up pulling in late afternoon, so elder Gutierrez and I delivered some family history and then went to the bible study we went to last time and had a pretty good discussion on "treasure" and it was a great discussion. everyone in this bible group is so elect, they don't really go to another church because they are trying to start one. their beliefs are so close to ours and it would take a whole lot to get them thinking about coming out to the True one haha. what I enjoyed about the study, was that really hit home with treasure in heaven and the parable of the pearl of great price and the treasure in the field. they played a video about how we really have to abandon pretty much everything to have the gift of living with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. the video uses kinda apostate examples, but the idea behind it was super good haha. after that, Elder Gutierrez and I visited Brother Alliose, and headed home! while we were doing that, Elder Johnson and Atkins went to mutual and elder Johnson interviewed madison and she passed!
the next day Elder Johnson and I did service at the Food Pantry which is always fun and then our studies and by then it was time for district council! the zone leaders joined us in the promised land and gave a training on beginning with the end in mind, and it's a solid topic to even talk on! many times missionaries (myself included) teach the people that we are teaching that baptism is the Goal (and convey that its the only goal) when in reality, baptism is only the start! and the temple, and living the gospel is the final goal. the sister training leaders also added that if we love and are enthusiastic about the gospel and show that we really love it (they had Elder gutierrez describe his favourite food, and as a mexican, he took his time describing how good tacos are) and connected that to how we need to tell others about the gospel in that way and especially about the temple! so that was GR8.
Friday was a crazy day. the baptism was in the afternoon at 7, so what we did was we got to the church a little earlier to make sure that the font would run warm water, and to our great astonishment, the water heater had not been repaired... so that was another cold baptism i think the temperature ended up being like 50 degrees (f) so yeah. but backing up a little, the church key also broke so we had to go get another one from a member that lives in washburn and then on the way took a wrong turn, and at this point, I was getting a little frustrated haha but then, it all worked out, because that's how the gospel works, the baptismal service was amazing, frustrations pretty much gone. before the service started brother johnson (performed the baptism) told madison that the water was going to be like a cold pool, and then when madison started walking in, she said "this is colder than a cold pool!" and that was pretty funny not gonna lie. but hey, she'll remember!
Saturday was good! we visited with madison about how she was feeling and about what would go on on Sunday and she was excited! what made it better, is that her dad was able to make it! (he has tried to get Sundays off but was unable to so he requested some vacation hours to make it) Brother Gerhauser gave the blessing and confirmed her and it's so special to be a part of this wonderful restored ordinance. its super awesome. Comfort peace and joy.
Also during district council, I got convinced im leaving. The sister training leaders, and the zone leaders sent word to the mission president so the Fame of Maine will have only one episode left. 36 episodes is not bad haha.
Also, just last night, we got 6 more inches of snow ;)
Tune in next time for the Grand Finale of The Fame Of Maine. this is your Host, Elder Dahl saying love you lots, remember to read and pray, and have a great day!
Elder Dahl
Presque Isle, Maine
United States of America
No comments:
Post a Comment