We have been preparing a couple for baptism for a while now. We got their baptism interviews done on Saturday for their baptism next week. However, after the interviews they were super excited for their baptism so they asked if they could do it the next day. So, we changed the baptism to after church on Sunday. There was complete chaos when the baptism font was not filled in time. So, we asked the neighbors if we could use their well and the members filled up the font with well water transported on their heads. It was so nice of them and the baptism was a success. Another example for Romans 8:28 coming to pass.
The rest of the week was normal. I pray often to have my day filled with stuff and it often is filled with stuff, so I’m grateful. We are getting new member contacts as all of our progressing investigators are being baptized.
It’s kind of crazy how superstitous everyone is here. I have found people really don’t like to take the blame for their problems all over the world. It’s the governments fault or it’s the economy’s fault. Here people blame evil spirts or devils for their problems and it often causes problems because many churches have days of deliverance where they chase away the "demons" that are bothering them. We don’t do that because that’s actually not that wide spread of a problem that you need deliverance every Wednesday night. However, what we teach in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is that you can’t blame your lack of obedience and consequences on evil spirits. So that drives some people away, but those who want the truth come running.
The Surprise Baptism
Funny picture Kerr - Larson
With Serge's family
