This week we had a super awesome, yet very interesting baptism. My comp and I, after planning on Friday,
went to the church to clean the font for our baptism that night. We
were surprised to find that the church was dry!! Literally every faucet,
sink, toilet was completely dry. In the sixth months I've had in San
Francisco, the church has NEVER run out of water, soooo I guess it's true
when they say that Satan really does have control over the waters while
you're serving a mission!! Anyways my comp came up with the brilliant
idea to contact the people around the church and ask for buckets and
their water. We ended up, with the zone leaders and a member, filling
the baptismal font bucket by bucket. Four hours of intense bucket
hauling. It's safe to say that hard work really does pay off. I could
really feel the spirit that night during the baptism. Manuel wanted to
bear his testimony and he teared up a little sharing his story and
knowledge, or testimony our our savior Jesucristo. Wow his baptism was
one of the most remarkable experiences I have had so far in the
mission.
Also this week, my comp went on splits
with another Elder to go to a baptism for people they taught in
Santiago. It was a super awesome intercambio because I was put as
senior comp with someone from my group...Elder Tippits. Haha it was
basically a showoff to see who knew more Spanish, scriptures etc.
Basically I am very grateful for the companions I have had. I have
learned sooo much from all of them and truly feel comfortable teaching
this gospel. I have learned that the most important thing we can do is
be simple, bold and bear testimony. It truly is the Spírit who teaches.
It was a solid intercombio and we finished the night was Juca, platano, Starburst jelly beans (elder tippit's family hooked him up) BUt wow this
week was solid.
Anyways, I am SO very grateful
for our savior and redeemer Jesucristo. I know this church is true. I am
sooo pumped for General Conference this weekend and the opportunity we
have to hear God's prophets. Mom...have Anna and Noah read Doc and Cov 1 verse 38....I think? Let it sink it and listen intently.
I love you all!
Elder Blake
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