November 18, 2024
Hey Everyone!
This week was a good week! As the title suggests, we got to have a baptism! It was for one of the kids that turned 8, but nonetheless it was a good one. We got to be a part of the confirmation and were in charge of filling the font. The Spirit was definitely there!
As for the other stuff this week, we got to have our regular lessons with Duane and Roberta. Duane is farmer that lives 20 minutes out of Faribault and only just hit his year mark in September. We have weekly chats with him about the gospel and other life event things. It's always a good time. Roberta is a sweet older lady who has also been a member for just over a year. We go and read scriptures with her, and hear a lot of the same stories over and over between the weeks because her memory of that stuff is kinda wonky. But they're always good!
Now to our friends! We had an amazing lesson with our friend Keyanna! We talked about the Gospel of Jesus Christ and had a couple of members there. They bore testimony of repentance and even read some scriptures with her too. We gave a small baptismal invite to which she said yes. So we might be able to put her on date soon. She also came to church, but I don't think she was too impressed. Hopefully the Spirit was there for her to let her know about the truth that was shared!
Adam is having a rough time and just needs a lot of prayers. We're supposed to meet with him tomorrow, so hopefully that happens!
Nikki and Terryiana. Oh boy, they are something now. Nikki is being defensive about her WoW habits and I think might be too used to people being so willing to help her. We had to push the date for her baptism back a week and she thought we were punishing her for her habits, but we explained the 2 week rule and we're hoping her heart softens somewhat.
Then we have Anna and Bob! Bob is a member by name but he hasn't really been an active member since he was baptized. He likes missionaries, and when we went over there we met his wife, Anna. She of another faith, but she's kinda had falling out with where she was going because of her getting married to Bob. We've had good lessons with them so far, so hopefully the Spirit can work some magic for them to be drawn to the truth!
Last, but not least, is Carlos and Dominic! We were able to have a lesson with them on Friday where we read 2 Nephi 31 and taught the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They had some good questions and insights, so I can see them progressing. The big step will be getting them to read on their own and coming to church. So pray for them too!
Those are our friends! Please keep them all in your prayers! They're all at different points in their journey, and it's so cool to see! Don't forget to have a great week, look for miracles and be miracles for others! You never know what your actions will do for someone!
Love y'all!
Sincerely,
Elder Buchanan
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