We Got A Baptism!

 

Hello friends and family,

 

This has been a great end to the transfer! Going in, we weren't sure whether we were going to push back Matthew's baptism or not, but after meeting with him and talking about it for a while, he decided it was time to move forward and be baptized. After many tribulations, we managed to help him prepare for baptism, and I had the opportunity to perform the baptism on Saturday.

 

Along with the baptism, it's also transfer time. Elder Layne is leaving the area to be a zone leader in Irving, and I'm staying here. My new companion will be Elder Mecham. I haven't talked to him much since he hasn't been in my zone, but Elder Layne actually trained him too. I think he's been out for about a year, and I've heard good things about him. It should be a good transfer.

 

Everyone have a good week!

 

Elder Mullins

Elder Layne, me, and Matthew

My first baptism

Time Flies When You're Having Fun

 

Hello friends and family,

 It's been a fast week, we had lots of good lessons and have been able to help our people make and keep commitments, though getting people to church consistently is still hard.

I had an exchange in Gainesville this week, we taught a few good lessons there. There are lots of great people everywhere, we just have to find them.

We got to go to a baptism with Matthew on Saturday. He's been preparing to be baptized this coming Saturday, but we might have to push the baptism back a little bit. We just haven't gone over all the lessons yet and he doesn't seem to feel ready yet himself.

We've been teaching others, but Matthew is the one I've been praying for the most. Out of all those we're teaching, I think he works the hardest to know God. Pray for him. He has great faith, he just needs some help knowing how to recognize the voice of the spirit.

Transfers are coming up next week and either Elder Layne or I are going to be leaving the area. I'll most likely know what's happening by the time I send my email next week. I feel largely indifferent as to whether I stay or leave. There are advantages to both. I think it's more likely that I stay, but since Elder Layne and I came into the area at the same time, it's possible that he could end up staying instead. Time will tell.

Have a good week,

Elder Mullins

It's a Good Day!

 

Hello friends and family,

 

Sorry I didn't write last week, I had a bit of a crazy Monday. We had our truck back from the last time it was in the shop, but it was still having problems so we took it back to the dealership last Monday morning. We just got the truck back today, and that's the second best thing that's happened to me this week. It's seriously been awful trying to work without a car. The other elders here in Decatur have been doing their best to help us out, but it was hard for all of us.

 

Despite our challenges with the car, we've continued to see miracles here. On Friday, our friend Matthew accepted the invitation to be baptized. He has strong faith in God and Jesus Christ and is coming to know the truthfulness in the Book of Mormon, and he finally feels confident enough to make the decision to make and keep covenants with God. We're hoping to have him baptized on the 18th of this month. He came with his son Leopold to see the Sunday morning session of general conference at a member's house with us and I think he's excited to know he's doing what God wants for him.

 

General conference was great. My favorite talk was elder Brown's talk about testimonies. His thoughts on the eternal nature of testimonies especially struck me. Testimonies are not intended for temporary use. Remember to keep and cherish them forever.

 

Elder Mullins