Baptism!

Well Destiny got baptized!! What an amazing experience that was! It was a bit stressful the last couple of weeks with her, because she was just experiencing sooo many trials in her life. Literally it seemed like everything possible was happening in her life to keep her from being baptized. I am so grateful that it all worked out though. They Lord's hand was guiding her along the whole way. At church, the members of the ward stepped in and helped fellowship her so much. Sister Anderson and Sister Stoeltzing came and took her kids to nursery so she could go to Gospel Principles. This ward has the most amazing members. I am so grateful to be serving here.

This week we also had the privilege to go on team ups with the Elders in the Deseret ward, and the Elders in the San Juan ward. I was able to go with Elder Lybbert and then Elder Manalansang. They were great team ups. I love being able to learn from other missionaries. One missionary that has had a big impact on me recently has been Elder Wills. He is Elder Manalansang's companion. He is from South Africa so he has a pretty cool accent, and he is one of the most spiritual people I know. He is just always thinking about others and how he can best serve them. He is one of the most humble people I know. What makes his humility even greater though is his home life. His family is one of the wealthiest in South Africa. They own huge chains of restaurants, nurseries, and 6 other companies as well. At 17 he ran one of his Dad's restaurants for him. He has been accepted to Oxford and Cambridge universities and is still deciding which one to go too. He will never mention any of this to anyone unless you really bug him about it lol. Most people in the world would flaunt things like that and tell everyone how great they are. He is a great example of Christlike humility. 

Well I love you all and hope your week is wonderful!

Love, 

Elder Hallmark

Here are pics from Destiny's baptism

This is a pic of Elder Anderson and I with the Gunnell's. They are some senior couple who work at the mission office. They are my favorite senior missionaries ever. They are so fun to be around!