February 2nd, 2015

Dear All,

We had the marvelous privilege to have two baptism this week! 

On Wednesday we had the baptism for Brandon Bryant. A comment a friend of his made at the baptism sums up what we all feel, "I never thought this day would come!" It has definitely been a series of God working miracles in Brandon life that has brought him to this point and will continue to carry him. Despite the fact we didn't know the font was draining as we started the program, and the less then two feet of water Brandon journey has begun. He has good friends to stand by his side and a ward to be a support to him. Next step to help him go to the temple to do work for his ancestors!

On Saturday we participated in the baptism for Kyle Thornton. He was SO prepared to receive the gospel and make covenants to follow Jesus Christ! He accepted all the commandments wholeheartedly and looks forward to receiving the priesthood and going to the temple to do work for his ancestor so they can feel the same joy that he has had. Kyle also has many good friends to support him. He will be a good future father and priesthood holder for his family and will bless many people lives through his optimism and bright nature!

Both Brothers were confirmed members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints yesterday in their respective wards. Both Brothers are from the same Stake(a boundary of a couple of wards)!

We met a Brother that has background in a breakoff religion from LDS that practices polygamy. This young man has prepared himself with God's help for many years to be able to at this time work more actively to pursue his desire to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. His testimony in Christ is so strong. He knows that President Thomas S Monson is the living prophet. He has received a witness as he has prayed about it. He wants to be sealed to his wife(who is less active) and their 6 month old daughter. What a miracles God works in our lives!

We have had the blessing to be able to teach a sixteen year old investigator named Sydney the last couple of weeks as she visited with family friends. She left this morning to go back to Spokane, WA with a testimony that she knew for herself that the Book of Mormon is true, given to her by the prompting of the Spirit as she read and prayed about it sincerely. We are planning to contact the ward up there so they can strengthen and help Sydney with the important and life changing decisions that she has to make. Her parents don't yet understand why she has this conviction and it may be tough for her, but God gave her an answer for a reason. We love her dearly but I am sure it is only a fraction of the love God feels for her.

I being transferred to a new area and adventure on Wednesday! I am grateful for this opportunity I had to grow with the tender care of God's hand through Sister Glancy, this area and through my calling as a Sister Training Leader. I look forward to meeting my new companion!

God is good :)

Sister Sarah Meldrom