April 25, 2011

Hey All,

 

I don't have a lot ot time to write this week but I do want to share an experience that I had just yesterday.

 

It is so incredible to look back on the past and see where you have come from. I remember at the beginning of my mission not even carrying around a Book of Mormon in my hand to now, I can't leave our truck without one. I also remember how nerve-wracking it was to extend a baptismal commitment to someone whereas now...Well, that's the story :)

 

We have started to place a huge focus on living our purpose by extending daily baptismal commitments in our mission. Elder Miles and I studied a talk a couple of weeks ago and are just running on a type of spiritual high that has allowed us to extend a baptismal commitment every single day. Just yesterday I had a very interesting opportunity to do so. Our Gospel Principles teacher didn't show up to give the class so the Sunday School President asked me at the last minute to give it. We talked about how we as members of the church are covenenat making people. We talked about our first covenant, baptism, and our weekly covenenat the Sacrament. The spirit was very strong in the class...one of the strongest I have felt since I have been a missionary. So, following the spirit by taking advantage of the opportunity I invited all four investigators in the class to "Follow the example of Jesus Christ by being baptized by one holding the Priesthoold authority of God." I know it was a great experience for me and one that helped me realize that there really isn't a time when we can't talk about baptism. Even in Gospel Principles class you can invite people to be baptized.

 

That was my experience of the week. I know that as we are examples to those who are around us we will be able to help others to come unto Christ by entering the waters of baptism. I invite each of you to think about those things that you can do to share the gospel with your friends this coming week. I know that as you do so you will begin to experience the abounding joy that comes as you share the gospel. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

 

Sincerely,

Elder Klemme