12/14/09

Aloha

Alright, so first things first (and hopefully this doesn't cause any stress). My companions and I have arranged a calling schedual for Christmas, and since I am not one to create contention, I will be making my phone call at approximately 7:00 A.M. mountain standard time. If I sound a little groggy when I call, its because i will be waking up at 4. And then one of my companions will be taking over at 5. The joy of free minutes before 7 A.M.

But this last week was crazy. By the end of the week we had taught 25 lessons, and had one baptism (Julio). Yet it still didn't seem to be enough for our DL.., but we felt it all went well.

So, first, Monday we had a chapel tour with the Kitiona family. At first it was choas, then we got to the chapel, and it continued to be choas. But, the Lord does work, and the nine year old came to me and wanted me to sing a song from the hymn book. Well, we started singing, and eventually everyone had gathered around, and we all sang. Then we bore testimony, and the spirit was very present. As soon as the time for the wards changes, they should come to church, then we can convince them that their other church is good, but ours has everything. They are a fantastic family, and we are really excited.

Tuesday morning we had a meeting with a less-active member that we stubbled upon. His name is Lance. We were just riding our bikes up his street when his two boys called out to us. So we went back. Turns out he just got back from being deployed, and hasn't been to church in five years. IN fact, we didn't have his records. Well, we went back on Tuesday with our bishop, and it went great. He knows he needs to come back, and next week his wife should come with him to sacrament meeting. He is fantastic.

Unfortunately Janet was sick all this last week, so we were unable to meet with her, but we should be able to meet with her this week, and we are hoping to commit her for baptism the day after Christmas. She has a few concerns, but mostly seems good.

Saturday we went by and saw John again, and had a really long conversation. We have another appointment this week, and are taking a member to help keep things on track. The member is scared, but excited at the same time.

Saturday we also had the baptism for Julio. It was a great experience. He had to be baptized three times, but finally it all got done. Unfortunatley Elder Beavers and I were in a meeting on Sunday and missed his confirmation though. But he and his family are doing great.

So, the work is moving forward. HOpefully the wards will be split with 2 missionaries each by new years day.

Sorry this is a bit short. we had some difficulty with the computer and the ornery library lady. I love you all. Thanks for the continued support, and talk to some of you soon! (I'll send pictures next week).

Elder Kidd