This week went by pretty fast. Before we know it the Transfer will be over. It is crazy how fast time flies on the mission when you lose yourself in the work. The week came with its struggles and challenges, as they all do, but it was also filled with blessings and tender mercies from the Lord. We continue to work hard in our area of San Fernando to bring others unto Christ through the waters of baptism. Thanks for all of your support and prayers for us here. We see answers to prayers, both ours and yours I'm sure, each day. The Lord is truly aware of us and all of his children.
We had the great blessing to witness two baptisms this weekend. One was the baptism of an entire family, mom, dad, and 3 girls, in the Chaguanas branch. Sister Taufu'i taught them while she was in that area, but they have been receiving the lessons for quite a while from different missionaries. Their family was remodeling the mission home, so that is how they came in contact with the church. President and Sister Mehr have taught them in their home on many occasions as well. So, finally they made the decision to be baptized. We got permission to go to it; what a beautiful, spiritual experience that was! I sent some of the pictures I took of them and the sisters who taught them. Another cool thing was that a senior couple that went home a year or so ago, who worked with them when they were here as well, were able to be back visiting this weekend and so the husband was able to baptize this family. It was very special.
The second baptism was here in San Fernando. It the mother of a long time member of our ward. She has been coming to church and activities off and on for years, but never met with the missionaries. Her son, wanted to wait to have them teach her when she was ready to be baptized. He and his friend/home teaching companion have been teaching her, and just a couple of weeks ago, he approached the Elders in his area, and told them that she was ready to be baptized! So, they "taught" her the lessons, she already knew everything, and she was baptized this Saturday. She invited the entire ward as well as many family members and friends. It was cool to see her enthusiasm and excitement to make this step. She was truly prepared! She chose her own date, made her own baptism programs, organized all the food that was to be served after, invited everyone she knows, and pulled together a wonderful baptismal service. The spirit was very strong as we watched her son baptize her!
The last event of this week was the "Men can Cook, Too" activity that the Elders Quorum put on for the relief society sisters and the rest of the ward. They cooked a fancy dinner and served it out to us while wearing cute chef's hats and aprons. There was a great turnout of members and nonmembers, though none of Sister Taufu'i and my investigators could make it. The ward here is very strong, but can still do better and grow stronger, which I believe that it is.
Love,
Sister Bratt
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