The last two weeks have been pretty hectic, and draining. Life is pretty difficult for zone leaders when their zone doesn't have baptisms. However, we are pretty excited to welcome a large increase of baptisms this weekend. In our area, we've spent a lot of time finding new people to teach, and have had a few successes. The most exciting were two boys (ages 14 and 13) that are good friends of some of the young men. They went to one mutual activity, then asked us what they had to do to be baptized. They were able to come to church last Sunday, and even asked their parents for permission to be baptized. Their parents signed the form without too many questions, each saying that they are very happy to see their boys seeking good things. Who knows, maybe next week, each boy can bring their family to church. In the meantime, they are both super excited to be baptized together on the 28th of this month.
Other finds were a girl that had been excommunicated, but recently had her rights restored that wanted her boyfriend to get to know the gospel. And a man that we found tracting that read the first few pages of the Book of Mormon and enjoyed it. The office missionaries passed me the joyous news that the Concha (my last area) baptized 3 converts last week. They were three people that I had prepared and were with me during general conference when the temple was announced here in Nicaragua. It was about the best news ever!
Love,
Elder Stephen Watts
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