First
off it was sad seeing Elder Henderson go home. He was my favorite and
most unified companion I have had so far on my mission. I felt like we
were best friends the whole time. I am so grateful for the opportunity I
have had to serve around him for his last transfer. He was a great
missionary and I have learned so much from him. This week we had
transfers and I am still in the El Dorado zone. My companion is Elder
Lusk, from Rigby, Idaho. I am excited to be serving with him now and
look forward to this upcoming transfer.
Anna
was baptized!!! It was such a miracle! Probably the biggest one I have
seen on my mission so far. Elder Henderson and I were praying sooo hard
for a miracle last transfer and the Lord heard our prayers. It was so
amazing to be there for Anna's baptism and to be apart of her conversion
process. The spirit was so strong. She is an amazing woman and she has
such a strong testimony already!
So on Sunday I had
the privilege to confirm her a member of the church and give her the
gift of the Holy Ghost. I was super nervous before hand because I had
never done that before. I have baptized people but never confirmed them.
I was nervous because confirmations are done in Sacrament meeting in
front of the whole congregation. So I was praying for the Lord to give
me peace during this so I could say what he would have me saying during
the confirmation. I felt like my prayers weren't being answered because I
was still nervous. All the way up until we walked up there I placed my
hands on Anna's head and I bowed my head and closed my eyes and began to
speak. I felt a very warm peace come over me and It felt like It was
just me and Anna in the room. I felt the words come to me as I spake. It
was such a wonderful experience and another testimony to me of our
Heavenly Father's love and mindfulness of us. I am grateful for these
special experiences I have had this week as I was able to help Anna on
her path back to her Father in Heaven. I know that this gospel is true.
Without a doubt. God does live and he does love us. Jesus Christ really
is our savior. This is his church. He leads it and guides it today
through a prophet. Everyone can have spiritual experiences. All we have
to do is turn to our loving Father.
Love,
Elder Hallmark
Pics from Anna's baptism!
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