Well this last Saturday, we had a
baptism! It truly was a miracle. At the start of the transfer we were really
just hoping of having a miracle of one baptism. We had no idea who it was going
to be or how it really would be done, but the Lord definitely provided. As we
look back on it with the whole process, we still have no idea how it happened.
But just that it did. It was a really cool experience, and gave me a lot of hope
and confidence for the months coming up in this Minneola ward. It was just
awesome to be apart of the experience that she had on her way to baptism. It
wasn't easy, but it was possible.
When I came out on my mission, I had a goal of about 75 baptisms. I have 74
to go... haha. It took over 8 months here in Florida to get one, but it was so
worth it. My testimony has really grown over these past 8 months and all the
hard work, devastation's, tough times, and bike problems was worth seeing the one
smile of the lady who was baptized and confirmed this past weekend. And even
though I worked really hard and put in a lot of effort, I can still see my own
nothingness compared to God. I feel like I did nothing compared to Him in
helping our investigator into the waters of baptism.
We also went this week to our ward day of service, we did service at Relay
for Life which was pretty fun. It was a good opportunity to serve and to bond
with the ward. My companion goes back to Ranchocucamonga Wednesday. I will still
be in Minneola and I love it!
I really don't have a lot for this past week. Just that the baptism was
awesome! And I am grateful for every body's help, love, and support. I couldn't
do it without your prayers... The Lord blesses me everyday because of
them.
Love you all!
Elder Christiansen
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