The week is done and we had a baptism! His name was Dave and he was baptized on Saturday and then confirmed the next day in church. Dave asked me to perform the baptism and then Elder Auva'a to confirm him. It was such an awesome baptism and the room was overflowed with people so it was incredible to see everyone come and support the two that were getting baptized. Dave's roughly 270 lbs, so we had my comp. dress up too and go in the font to ensure it went smoothly. There weren't any problems and there's nothing (the dude next to me just asked me who the first 4 Presidents were...) like seeing someone return to the dressing room with a huge smile on their face saying, "I'm feeling warm and good!" Man. Nothing compares. The confirmation also went well and Dave is rad. His wife wasn't able to make it, but hopefully Dave will be receiving the priesthood soon....we'll see!
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| The Sister's investigator who was also baptized. |
This past week we did another "appointment with the Lord" to try and find someone who's ready for the Gospel. The impression was to head over to Kolb street and south to where we really haven't gone much. We got there when we had planned and just sat there for a few minutes waiting and deciding what to do...after sitting there on the side, Elder A. said "I think God forgot, should we say another prayer?" so we sat there for a little while longer. There was someone waiting for us, so we decided to head down and came across an older man who was getting groceries and accepted some assistance (classic approach). He led us inside to his son who had just moved there and kindly accepted a BOM and Plan of Salvation pamphlet and wanted us to come back! YES. Unfortunately, we found out that part of where we were goes to other missionaries, but we found someone who is ready, and that's what was asked for. God is good.
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| This is Solomon. We're teaching two people from Ethiopia, 1 from Germany, 1 African American, 1 from Africa, 1 Polish, and a couple white. It's pretty cool. Sometimes it's hard to understand them, but it just keeps things extra interesting. |
There's bike lanes everywhere in Tucson, it's something they're trying to be known for. (They were apparently voted 'kindest city' or something like that....hmm.) I've had a couple thoughts of me getting hit by a car or side swiped, but figured it was just because I'm a worryer...worrier? Whatev. There was this big huge truck we passed earlier, then I could hear it coming up and it went by me and missed me by probably a couple inches...it was quite intense. He was clear on the side...my comp. was like "wooooahhhh!" Man. Have to follow those impressions.
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| hahaha one of my good buddy's family sent me an AWESOME package. There was an old sock in it with a whole in it from all the games we played. hahah man, gooood times. Thank you Wolfley's! :] |
A couple days ago a lady spoke to us in "tongues." She was Pentecostal and liked to rub in our face that they spoke in 'tongues'. We talked to her and told it says that in the bible and refers to it in the BOM as well. She got confused. I've come across a few Pentecostal people so far, they seem to be nice people, they just really don't like us...meh.
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| This lady who is a little fried from drugs...hahah oh man. |
At a recent District Leader Training type deal, President said roughly '5% of those preparing for baptism get baptized on the first date that's extended. It's crazy how much Satan works.' Barbara wasn't able to come to church yesterday so we had to push her date back to Oct. 12, but she said it was from a bad headache from quitting coffee, smoking, and everything to be worthy. GO BARBARA. She's still solid, but man, there's a reason we like to Daily Nourish those people getting ready to be dunked!
I bought the ASL Elders ice cream today because we had a bet.
Last night we were bashed pretty hard....right off the bat he brought up all the typical anti-crap questions. So we just addressed them. "There's a lot of crap out there about us. We don't have multiple wives, blacks have been always accepted into the church, we don't worship Joseph Smith, and we drink soda." Those were all things he brought up. He just asked question and told us to simply rely on Jesus and nothing else....man, good things I'm a missionary. I feel it's a lot easier to listen to people regardless of what they're saying, than if I wasn't a missionary. Oh man. His buddy came and pulled him back. Alwell. God knows these situations.
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| I hate Walmart. |
Here's some stuff that's been going through my head this past week :D
Alma 26:27: "..bear with patience thine afflictions and I will give unto you success."
Alma 34:41: "but that ye have patience, and bear with those afflictions, with a firm hope that ye shall one day rest from all your afflictions."
D&C108:7-8 : "7) Therefore, strengthen your brethren in all your conversation, in all your prayers, in all your exhortations, and in all your doings.
8) And behold, and lo, I am with you to bless you and deliver you forever. Amen."
It's crazy how much crap there is out there about Mormons, even when all we do is simply offer help to someone. Christ was rejected, so his church would be too.
It's been a good week and we're hoping this one will be even better! Thank you all for the support. The church is true!
Grateful that our mission President and his wife and very awesome. Flat out.
Man I'm tired, time to go play sports! Lata ya'll! :]
-Elder Dallin Hales
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