First Baptism!

This week was awesome!  We had dinner with Brother Tatem on Monday, he took us to golden corral (a buffet place) so we certainly got plenty to eat.  We also had two exchanges this week.  So we had a lot of planning and did a lot of work in our area.  Lots of finding, contacting and lessons.  We also had interviews with President Smith this week, which always goes great.  He gives the best advice.  

The best part of the week though was the baptism, by far.  Sister Mountford got baptized  on Saturday, and it was a great service.  We had a really good turnout, with members and nonmembers alike.  Everything went awesome, and we got Chicken Fiesta to celebrate!  Yum.  After the baptism, everything just felt good.  It is such a good feeling to see others accepting Christ into their lives and making the decision to follow his example by being baptized by someone holding the Priesthood authority of God.  It is such a blessing to hold that same priesthood and be able to give blessings and participate in sacred ordinances. 

Elder Larson, Gloria Mountford, Elder Brown

Chicken fiesta

We also gave a blessing to a little girl yesterday for her toothache.  Her mom (a less active member) has made great progress lately.  She has been coming back to church very consistently, and has been reading the book of Mormon every day and loving it!  She is really starting to see how everything fits in the gospel, and getting her life back in gear.  All building on her foundation and faith in Christ. 

I love missionary work.  I find more joy in the work of the Lord than anything the world can offer.  And though the natural man in me wants many worldly things, I know that this is the best thing I can ever do in this life.  Have a wonderful week, and try your best to share the good news of Jesus Christ at every opportunity!

Elder Brown

District meeting!

Exchange

Taken a week or so ago.