Rueben got baptized!!!

-

 We were so excited to get on the phone with Luke this morning and find out that Rueben got baptized!!!  We usually would see a baptism announcement or something but we didn't see anything, so we were wondering if he backed out.  So we were relieved to get on and hear the baptism did happen!!!!  And the Elder's Quorum's granddaughter Pierina, also got baptized!  So it was a great weekend for Luke and his companion!

I might have mentioned Rueben before.  His daughter is a member and prayed and prayed that her father's heart would be softened and that he would come to church some day.  Well it happed and now he has been coming to church for a long time!  In fact I think Luke said he as been over 49 times!  And he is already in Alma in the Book of Mormon!  He was more than ready.  But he kept feeling like he wasn't ready.  This week they watched a video on the Sacrament and he said he couldn't wait to take the Sacrament as a member of the church.  

At Rueben's baptismal interview they asked about his parents and they found out their work had already been done!  He had given permission to his daughter years prior!  So they were members before him :)

Luke said the day of his baptism his car was not working and he had to ride his bike to the church.  He was there early, even before Luke and his companion.  Then before the baptism he went in a room to say a little prayer.  He came out excited and even more sure about his decision.  They went to get him ready and Luke realized he didn't know how to tie a tie.  So Luke was helping him and noticed the tie was dirty.  So Luke hurried and took off his own tie and put it on him.  

What a special day!







Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Meet President and Sister Barlow...

-
Image
Here's what the church website had about President and Sister Barlow... Brad Barlow, 57, and Angela Barlow, five children, Fruitland 3rd Ward, Ontario Oregon Stake: Argentina Resistencia Mission, succeeding President Clay Reber and Sister Sharlyn L. Reber. Brother Barlow is an elders quorum president and former stake president, bishop, ward Young Men presidency counselor, Young Men adviser and missionary in the Perú Arequipa Mission. He was born in Bountiful, Utah, to Jon Kay Barlow and Becky Barlow. Sister Barlow is a ward Relief Society presidency counselor and former ward Young Women president, ward Primary president and Activity Days leader. She was born in Murray, Utah, to Vaughn Baird and Juanee Marie Baird.
Read more

Goodbye to old friends, hello to new companion - Elder Suarez!

-
Image
 Luke's good friend Elder Rodriguez finished his mission and left this week!  This is the Elder that is friends with our neighbors up the street, the Wasiks!  And then Luke got to welcome 5 new missionaries!  So fun to be in this position right now to say goodbye's and to welcome the new ones!  Next week is going to be a tear-filled one as he has to say goodbye to his beloved mission president and his sweet wife!   One funny thing happened while they were at the airport.  There was a transgender man there in a dress.  As they walked by President Reber said to Luke and his companion "Nice dress!"  ha ha ha, Luke got a kick out of that! :)  Luke is loving his new companion Elder Suarez.  He is so kind and loving toward people and a great guy.  He is from Paraguay so he has a soft spot in my heart because my brother Tyler served in Paraguay!   That's about it from the week.  Busy busy but doing great! Luke and ...
Read more

A Warm Welcome from a 9 Year Old

-
Image
 Luke said that it was so sweet because someone they went to teach had a 9 year old that made him a necklace and a little note that said "Thanks for coming to make a happy family."  What a sweet sentiment.  it warmed Luke's heart and he said he'll keep it forever!
Read more