Tuesday, we were walking around visiting a few people, and we saw someone shooting hoops at the basketball court, so we stopped to talk to him. We ended up playing with him for about an hour, and talked to him about his life story, and about the church the whole time. Turns out he's had a pretty rough past, and basketball is his getaway. It is mine as well, so we got along super well. Turns out he's never met with missionaries before, because his parents didn't let him, but he was interested and had some questions. We answered some of them until he had to go. Turns out he doesn't live in our area, but I will let you all know what happens next!
Wednesday, we had district meeting, and afterward we had interviews with President Jaggi. It's always great meeting with him! After that, we had a lesson with Savanna, teaching her the last couple things she needs to know before her baptism. Then that night, Elder Atienza and I went to lessons in Harrisville for the sisters. We taught a man named Enrique, who wants to be taught by elders for some reason, but it was a super good lesson. He's super prepared, and we convinced him to be taught more by the sisters that cover his ward, so we made a smooth transition for them haha.
Thursday.... Was lots of tracting and contacting with no luck.
Friday morning we helped one of our Investigators, Jess, move. She's super solid, but is moving to the Logan missionaries, so hopefully they don't drop the ball ;). After, we had huddle with the senior couple, the Bucks, and correlated the work in the stake. That night, we got Savanna interviewed for her baptism, and she was all ready to go! We also had a lesson with a girl named Claudia and put her on date to be baptized on the 13th of January. Will let you know what happens with her.
Saturday was awesome! We held the baptism for Savanna, and it was amazing and spirit filled. She was baptized by her uncle, and confirmed by Elder Link on Christmas Eve at church! It was his first confirmation, but it was awesome. I also got to attend Maria's baptism in my old area! I'm so glad she and her husband are both striving to be sealed in the temple in a year from now. That baptism was also very spirit filled!
Christmas Eve we had breakfast with the Andersons before church, and it was delicious! Then, we were able to go to church and listen to the amazing testimonies and musical numbers from so many members. Also, Savannas confirmation of course! That night, we had some awesome meals with other members of the stake, including the Bittons and the Nielsons.
Christmas day was the best! In the morning, Elders Beckdol, Atienza and Murrillo came over to open presents. Afterward, we went to brunch over at the Nielsons house! It was awesome. Then I got to Skype home to my family, which pretty much made the day! We spent the rest of the day with other members, and finished the day by working out with brother Bitton. It was awesome.
I hope you all had a merry Christmas, I love you all!
Elder Tyler Greer
Utah Ogden Mission Office
4380 South Orchard Ave
South Ogden, UT 84403
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