2. us and Hayden :}
3. us and Hayden again :]
What was the most difficult thing this week? Probably planning Hayden Hoops baptism. It was so stressful mostly cuz sis duersch and I had never really planned a baptism that went through before so it was a new experience for the both of us :]
What was the most amazing thing this week? HAYDEN HOOPS BAPTISM!!
What was the funniest moment? Hayden’s baptism. So we printed out the program on Tuesday and the baptism was Thursday. So after we did the program, people started to tell us that they weren't going to make it or they couldn't lead the music, play the piano or other parts of the program… but we didn't have time to fix the program so we left it the way it was haha. Then we got there 2 hours early to fill the font while sis duersch practiced playing the piano just in case she needed to step in. About an hour later (around 6:15) we (us and our elders) realized that the font was at the same level it was about 1 hour previous! So sis duersch and I start to panic! Then Elder Johnson (our new district leader) put the water on full blast and just let it run. It started filling up faster, but the water was cold. So while that was filling up, the borchers/hoops family showed up to get ready at 6:30ish. So Lynne(the dad who was performing the baptism) went to get the jumpsuits out of the closet… about 3 mins later he comes back with only one. “do you know if they have an XXL somewhere around here sisters?” Lynne asked. Sis duersch and I just looked at each other and both were like “ah FREAK no!” so we run over to where the jump suits are and sure enough, they are all WAY too small. So we start calling around trying to find who has it and apparently 2 days previous, there was a baptism and the guy used the XXL and didn't wash it… so Lynne was out a suit. So with about 10 mins before the baptism was supposed to start, Lynne walks over to Elder Burt and says “Brother, you are gonna baptize my son. Now get in there and change.” So elder Burt goes in and changes as fast as humanly possible and then the baptism starts. But we (sis duersch and i) felt so bad that Lynne couldn't do the baptism so we asked if he would want to be a witness instead and he agreed to that. Then they went so fast through the program that when it got to me and sis duersch and out talk on “baptism” sis duersch had to run and get some of our props while I stalled for time. Then we gave our talk and quickly ran to the back to make sure that there was enough water for Hayden to be baptized in. then when elder Burt was dunking Hayden, Haydens head was going straight for the wall so elder burt moved him just enough that he missed. OH man it was so close! Then we had a talk on the Holy Ghost given by a member (sis Ault) and then the confirmation by Bro Byrne. After that we had the bishop give a few words and when I say a few it was like 20 mins…. Then we had Cookies (that sis duersch and I made last minute that morning) and then we took pics ;}… OH man during the whole thing it was not funny, but looking back, it was freakin’ hilarious! Haha ;]
When was the Spirit felt the strongest? Was definitely while Hayden was getting confirmed. It was just amazing how the spirit was so strong and you could tell that Hayden felt it which is all a missionary could ever ask for.
Have you had a chance to talk in church? or bear your testimony? Nope I have not. At least not here haha I did in Lawton, but that was 3 ½ months ago.
Your favorite teaching moment was when.... When we taught Rosetta Duren the Restoration (She is Stephanie’s mama). She was so overwhelmed. Unfortunately she is just as stubborn as Stephanie so it will take some time for her to be converted and to gain a testimony, but the spirit is working on her :}
What happened this week that made to so excited to share it with your Mama that you almost couldn't wait til Monday? HAYDENS BAPTISM!! It was such an amazing experience ;}
UPDATE: So Meagan is staying in Noble, OK for this next transfer. I love it because when I asked her about all the tornadoes in the area she said they get the call and go to the shelter, but Noble has lots of hills around so the tornadoes tend to disperse in her area. Yay! The Lord watches over and protects and answers prayers of nervous Mamas.
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