Baptism Calendar

This week Sister Berati and I made a baptism calendar poster for one of our investigators who has committed to be baptized!! We are so happy for him because of the faith he has exercised and the blessings he will receive for taking this important step.  On P-day we went and bought the supplies to make the poster.  The following day, we spent time finding passages in the Book of Mormon that will help him prepare for his baptism on a daily basis.  When we gave him his poster, I wish I had a camera to capture the joy on his face!  It's not really the poster that matters, but the faithful decision he's made to be baptized. I'm learning on my mission, how truly necessary it is for each one of Heavenly Father's children to enter into the waters of baptism.  Only by doing so, can we return to live with Him again and enjoy eternal life.  Not only does our baptism bring blessings in the life to come, but we are blessed beyond measure in this life when we covenant to follow Our Savior Jesus Christ.  We enjoy the peace and acceptance of the Lord through repentance, guidance and comfort from the Holy Ghost, and revelation and knowledge from the scriptures and our presiding leaders. Although we make a sacrifice to give up worldly desires, we gain so much more from the Gospel than the world could ever offer us.  I'm so grateful for my own baptismal covenants and the opportunity I have to invite others to do the same. 

With only one week in the transfer left, I'm hoping I'll get to stay here in Kingston for one more transfer.  I know it's up to the will of the Lord, and I'll serve where He needs me, but I sure do love the area and the ward here so much.  It has been a blessing to be a member of such an amazing ward FAMILY. Coming to church every Sunday feels like my home away from home.  I couldn't ask for a better ward. 

Scripture of the Week: "Marvel not that ALL mankind...must be born again; yea, born of God, changed from their carnal and fallen state, to a state of righteousness, being redeemed of God, becoming his sons and daughters; And thus they become new creatures; and unless they do this, they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God." -Mosiah 27:25-26