{Letter #13} Baptism, Primary Program, and Oculus Anubis
Okay y'all. This was a very fun and busy week.
On Wednesday we helped Sheila finishing packing some things up. She collects and cuts rocks, so we spent most of that time packing rocks. I used to collect rocks too, so I enjoyed seeing some of hers.
Once we finished there we had another lesson with Peggy! We brought the Hiatts with us again, and Elder Jensen and I barely had to do any teaching. We just kinda helped direct the lesson and the Hiatts taught Peggy and answered all her questions very well. Then we were supposed to have a dinner with Susie, the Hills, and Sister Whitney that night, but Susie backed out last minute. We still went and had dinner with the Hills and Sister Whitney though. They also had an apple taste test as the dessert. I would definitely recommend doing that, especially if you like apples like I do.
On Thursday we had a couple lessons, a lot of going around to people's houses, and some baptism prep for Bubba! There were actually a few miracles we saw that day. Due to some situations, Bubba is currently living with his Aunt and Uncle, but his Parents are still his legal guardians. In order for Bubba to be baptized we had to get his parent's signature saying that they allowed it. We hadn't been able to get in contact with them at all until our ward mission leader called us this morning and gave us her number so we could go get her signature. We had to get permission from the APs because she lives out of our area, but we did get it! Seriously such a miracle that we got that figured out.
Friday was really good! it didn't get above 40 degrees the whole day, so that was fun. We had interviews with President Haymond that day. Those went well! The training that we did along with that was all about how we can use The Book of Mormon more effectively in our teaching. That was a really good training. We talked a lot about turning to the scriptures more immediately to answer questions.
On Saturday we actually didn't have a ton that happened. We went to Olive Garden with the Westover's for dinner. After that we had a lesson with a super nice Haitian lady named Lou Lou! She has a strong belief in God already so we'll see if she is interested in learning more.
Sunday was a very busy day. We had the primary program in church (one of my favorite Sundays of the year)! It was super cool to hear all the little kids' favorite stories from the Old Testament, and their testimonies about God, and how He can bless them because of their faith.
On Wednesday we helped Sheila finishing packing some things up. She collects and cuts rocks, so we spent most of that time packing rocks. I used to collect rocks too, so I enjoyed seeing some of hers.
Once we finished there we had another lesson with Peggy! We brought the Hiatts with us again, and Elder Jensen and I barely had to do any teaching. We just kinda helped direct the lesson and the Hiatts taught Peggy and answered all her questions very well. Then we were supposed to have a dinner with Susie, the Hills, and Sister Whitney that night, but Susie backed out last minute. We still went and had dinner with the Hills and Sister Whitney though. They also had an apple taste test as the dessert. I would definitely recommend doing that, especially if you like apples like I do.
On Thursday we had a couple lessons, a lot of going around to people's houses, and some baptism prep for Bubba! There were actually a few miracles we saw that day. Due to some situations, Bubba is currently living with his Aunt and Uncle, but his Parents are still his legal guardians. In order for Bubba to be baptized we had to get his parent's signature saying that they allowed it. We hadn't been able to get in contact with them at all until our ward mission leader called us this morning and gave us her number so we could go get her signature. We had to get permission from the APs because she lives out of our area, but we did get it! Seriously such a miracle that we got that figured out.
Friday was really good! it didn't get above 40 degrees the whole day, so that was fun. We had interviews with President Haymond that day. Those went well! The training that we did along with that was all about how we can use The Book of Mormon more effectively in our teaching. That was a really good training. We talked a lot about turning to the scriptures more immediately to answer questions.
Sunday was a very busy day. We had the primary program in church (one of my favorite Sundays of the year)! It was super cool to hear all the little kids' favorite stories from the Old Testament, and their testimonies about God, and how He can bless them because of their faith.
After that we went back to our apartment to study, then we had to go right back to the church to start prepping for BUBBA'S BAPTISM! We had to turn the water on about 2 hours early to make sure the font filled up in time. While we were waiting we talked to Brother Jorgensen, one of the ward missionaries, and set up the chairs. About 10 minutes before the baptism started we discovered that the water wasn't heating up at all, but Bubba still wanted to be baptized even though it was pretty cold. It is such a miracle that it all happened the way it did though. All of Bubba's family was able to be there which was amazing because his parents aren't members. One of our friends named Marty also came because he was interested in seeing how it was done. It all went really well. Overall just an amazing experience, and I'm very glad that Bubba was able to make those steps toward strengthening his relationship with Heavenly Father.
On Monday. we had a lesson with the Lyman's and the Grimm's in the morning. Other than that it was pretty much just trying to find people to talk to all day. We also found a cool gate that is called Oculus Anubis. Lots of Egyptian things and apparently considered one of the "creepiest places in Oregon".
Update on the root beer of Elder Strand's making:
- it didn't turn out
- it over carbonated from the yeast
- discovered we used the wrong type of yeast and too much
-it also just tasted kinda like yeast
- on the bright side the bottles do kinda explode and shoot root beer all over when you open the seal, so we had some fun with that at a zone activity today
- we will also be trying again later today with dry ice
And now for my spiritual thought I want to share some lyrics of a song the sang in the primary program.
"As I walk with Jesus to my home above, He will
bless me with His Spirit and fill me with His love,
Change my heart forever and help me Cleary see.
I will walk with Jesus, and He will walk with me."
I love the promise made in the chorus of this song. When we choose to walk with Jesus and become more like Him. He will walk with us. He will fill us with Charity, help us repent, and help us to see more clearly His strengthening and uplifting hand in our life. It is an amazing promise.
I hope y'all are doing well! Love all of you!
Love,
Elder Goold
These two pictures were taken at our zone activity today (the one where we opened exploding root beer bottles)!
This Damascus Ward basketball jersey was one we found when we helped clean out the scout closet. They gave it to us and it's now an official part of our apartment decor and anyone who serves in Damascus Ward (including me) gets to add their signature.
Here are a few more random pictures from this week
On Monday. we had a lesson with the Lyman's and the Grimm's in the morning. Other than that it was pretty much just trying to find people to talk to all day. We also found a cool gate that is called Oculus Anubis. Lots of Egyptian things and apparently considered one of the "creepiest places in Oregon".
- it didn't turn out
- it over carbonated from the yeast
- discovered we used the wrong type of yeast and too much
-it also just tasted kinda like yeast
- on the bright side the bottles do kinda explode and shoot root beer all over when you open the seal, so we had some fun with that at a zone activity today
- we will also be trying again later today with dry ice
And now for my spiritual thought I want to share some lyrics of a song the sang in the primary program.
"As I walk with Jesus to my home above, He will
bless me with His Spirit and fill me with His love,
Change my heart forever and help me Cleary see.
I will walk with Jesus, and He will walk with me."
I love the promise made in the chorus of this song. When we choose to walk with Jesus and become more like Him. He will walk with us. He will fill us with Charity, help us repent, and help us to see more clearly His strengthening and uplifting hand in our life. It is an amazing promise.
I hope y'all are doing well! Love all of you!
Love,
Elder Goold
These two pictures were taken at our zone activity today (the one where we opened exploding root beer bottles)!
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