Jaime
Gomez was baptized!!! :) After two years of learning and coming to
church it hit him that he knew this church is true and that baptism by
the proper authority is essential! It was such a happy day for everyone,
especially Jaime!
Hermana
Baird and I shared a little message about the restoration at the
baptism and I recited the experience that Joseph Smith had after he
prayed. I love being able to do that! Each time I do, the spirit
reconfirms to me that it's true! I love this gospel and I know that the
fullness of Christ's teachings were brought back to the earth. I know
that the priesthood authority to act in God's name was restored. I know
that this knowledge blesses our lives! Because of the restoration we can
fulfill God's commandments and receive eternal blessings. Because of
the restoration Jaime was able to be baptized by someone holding the
priesthood! :)
I
am so grateful for the priesthood! Some of the times when I have felt
the closest to God have been when I have received blessings from someone
who is worthy and holds the priesthood.
Also Hermano Rosalio Lopez came to church! :) It was so good to see him! Also last week both Reyes families came to church! :)
I
love the people here so much!!! Being able to serve them makes me so
happy! :) Serving a mission has really helped me get closer to my
brothers and sisters!
On
a side note, last night we had dinner with the Rivera family and
Hermano Rivera was teasing me that I didn't have very much time on my
mission left. Then he held up his little baby girl and said that pretty
soon I would have one too. It was hilarious!
Oh,
also I talked in my sleep this past week...in Spanish. Haha! I'm trying
really hard to relearn what I've forgotten and to keep getting better
at speaking. I've been translating sacrament meeting almost every week
and that's really helping me. It's hard to listen to what they are
saying and then to say it in English and not get lost but God helps me
do it!
I also love the Bible videos on the church website. Here are a couple of my favorites.
Jesus Raises the Daughter of Jairus
The Baptism of Jesus
https://www.lds.org/bible-videos/videos/the-baptism-of-jesus?lang=eng
Con amor,
Hermana Soliz
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