Last week of 2017 was a success! McKoy was baptized on Saturday! He was so ready, and it seemed like it just couldn't come quick enough for him. He's going to be a stud missionary in 4 years! This week was super fast, so I don't even remember lots, but I'll do my best!
Tuesday was only a half p-day, so we really only did the essentials in the morning. Went shopping, and did some "preparing" for the week. Later in the day, we tried making contact with some of our investigators that we haven't been able to meet with. Not too much success.
Wednesday we had district meeting again. We ran up to the office afterward to grab more books of Mormon, and other pamphlets. Ended up staying there longer than we hoped, doing favors for the office staff. Later that night, we had a lesson with Katie. We were planning on teaching the Plan of Salvation, but she was having a really bad day. She has PTSD from serving in Iraq, so we taught about the priesthood instead, and gave her a blessing. She was super grateful and appreciative.
Thursday was packed full of lessons! First we met with McKoy, teaching him the last bit for his baptism on Saturday. We also had a lesson with Ashton about baptism. He knows he needs to be baptized, and wants to be, but won't give up his smoking addiction. We have been helping him a lot, and he's improving a lot, but he needs a bit more time. He is shooting to quit before the 13th of January. That night, we had a lesson with 2 sister's, Rachel and Sharidon, about the 10 commandments. They are supposed to be baptized this coming Saturday, but they missed church again, so we are shooting for the 13th!
Friday, we didn't do any work. I was super sick with a bad cold, so all we did was weekly plan for our investigators. McKoy was also interviewed for his baptism that night.
Saturday was the baptism! Elder Atienza baptized him and his Grandpa confirmed him! It was a spiritual baptism, and even President Jaggi came! He loved it, and sees a ton of potential in McKoy, just as we all do. After the baptism, we went to an Italian restaurant with his family. The evening was spent contacting a bunch of investigators to make sure they went to church the next day. We did have one lesson, with a 9 year old girl named Taylor. She wants to learn more, but is scared about baptism,so we are going to start meeting with them and familiarizing her with the gospel more.
Sunday was new years eve! Sunday was pretty regular. At night we had an activity with the entire mission. Lots of activities, games, and fun. Then, we had a spiritual devotional by President and Sister Jaggi, and celebrated the new year (at 10). Then we returned home and went to bed! I stayed up til midnight, since I always have, but my companion was out by 11. It was a good day.
Hope you all had a fun and safe new years. Let us accomplish everything we set to this year, with the help of our Savior! I love you all, have a good week!
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