We
had to dodge 372 bullets to baptize Alberto, but it worked out and the
President personally congratulated us for being persistent with it. It was a
nice baptism and we combined with other wards for the service. Some members
from the other wards spoke. He let loose a few tears when he found out he was
going to be able to get baptized so that was a neat experience. He's married
but his wife kicked him out of his house as we were teaching him so we've had
little contact with his family, but his daughter came to the baptism so we're
going to start working with her. No investigators came, but we're teaching a few
more. I'll let you know who's progressing next week.
Zone conference was fun
and, yes, the president comes to conference. My companion convinced Hna
Equihuas to buy pizza for us. We talked about the importance of love in
missionary work during the meeting for leaders and I liked that bit. Elder Alor
and I were asked to sing in the conference "Secreta Oración." The
conference was in Poza Rica.
I went on splits with Elder Seaman (my first zone
leader) this week and that was super fun. We had several incredible
experiences. One time we had what I would call a "second chance
contact." We were rejected, but something told Elder Seaman to stay outside
the house and wait. So we waited. When the guy came back out I told him that we
also offer service to others. He turned that down too, but we got started
talking again and he eventually mentioned how his mom had died recently. We
shared a bit about the Plan of Salvation, he let us in, and we made another
appointment. Later on we taught an investigator who met all the requirements
for baptism (times in church, commandments...), but lacked a testimony of
Joseph Smith. I shared mine and told her to read that of Joseph Smith himself.
Elder Seaman set up a time to watch "The Restoration" the next day.
Yesterday Elder Seaman called me to let me know that she got baptized and
confirmed this weekend. The other thing we did was teach an English class. We
taught them directions (right, left, forward...) Then blindfolded them and sent
volunteers one at a time through a maze of chairs while another person guided
them in English. It was super fun.
The members feed us lunch. Breakfast and
dinner is kinda just whatever we have (cereal or toast or something).
Love
you
Elder
Finlinson
Alberto's baptism...with others
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