It's A Boy

Congrats to Scott & Stephanie Adams

....they are having a BOY!!!

Missionary Moments: Elder Jared Wardell

We had an INCREDIBLE experience yesterday. I could have sworn I was reading it straight out of the Ensign. We spent most of the early afternoon contacting people in the street. It was Sunday so there weren't many people out. We had been searching for about 2 hours without any success. We approached a couple pushing a baby in a stroller. Without stopping, they said that they didn't have time to talk. Rushed for time, I spat out that we were sharing a message for the family and we would like to visit them some time. Without much sincerity they said, "Fine, maybe another day" and pointed to their house nearby. During all of this, there was a young man waiting patiently to talk to us. His name was Angel. After we finished talking to the couple, HE asked US, "Ya know, I've seen you guys a lot but have never talked with you. Could you explain to me what it is you do?" Any guesses what was going through my mind? I´ll tell you right now. DON´T SCREW UP!

We explained that what we talked about was very important to us and that we are here to share it with other people. We talked about the importance of prophets, Jesus Christ, and the restoration of His church. He was golden. He said that he had read about many different churches but has always felt as if something was missing. We showed him the Book of Mormon and explained how he could know the truth of our message by reading this book and praying about it. Unfortunately, his parents don´t like religion and we aren't about to pass by his house. However, we did give him a copy of the Book of Mormon and got his phone number to see how the reading assignment was coming along.

I love you all so much, and look forward to hearing from you.

Happy March Birthdays!

Miracles!

Hello family! This week has been full of miracles. It started off kinda slow but towards the ends we were truly blessed.

First and foremost, we had the opportunity of seeing Millie Blevins be re-baptized after many years away from the church. She is incredible. The service went so well. She was just glowing. She's kind of a bigger lady and the baptismail jumpsuit was tight around her middle. So she decided to put her sister's temple gown over top of it. She looked like an angel. Then when she was in the water, the dress was all billowey and she was just glowing. Her brother baptized and confirmed her. The spirit was strong and I just felt so incredibley blessed to have been a part of her journey.

On Sunday we had the opportunity of finding 3 new investigators and we set a baptismal date with one. Her name is Pam Taylor and she is just incredible. Her mom is less active and both her grandparents are very active. Growing up she went to seminary and all that but was never baptized. She is ready now and we are so excited for her. April 10 is the day that she will be baptized. HOW EXCITING!!

I also just heard from my first companion, Sis Utupo. She's amazing and I love her. But she was telling me about our convert Steve Butler. Steve got baptized March 14. Back in Nov, he moved to Autrailia and got married. Utupo was able to go. But she told me that on the 14, he is going through to receive his endowments and will be sealed to his wife March 20! He and Hilary will be a forever family! How incredible is that. He will be in the house of the Lord soon making those sacred covenants with Him. While I'm sad that I won't be there, Utupo will and she will tell me all about it. Plus, it doesn't matter if I'm there or not, the only important thing is that he goes! And he will!!

Well family, know that I love you! This gospel truly does bless families! I love you all and I love being a missionary!

Sister (Heather) Wardell