Called to Serve in Provo: Week 14- Yay for the true temple

Howdy! So this past week has been pretty awesome. We went to the Hari Krishna temple for starters, it is a Hindu temple in our zone. We were invited by the man who owns it. It was cool. But it felt really weird inside. The spirit was definitely not there. But all in all it was a cool experience. They showed us around and told about some things they do in there. And about the history.

Then last night, We put this awesome Young Woman on date last night! She is such a stud. She is from Russia and lived there for most of her life, but was raised in a religious background. We've had about 2 lessons with her in the past, and both times we asked about baptism, she said that she wasn't ready. This time around we taught about the plan of salvation. And we helped her to have the faith to be baptized! It was soooo awesome! I felt the spirit so strong, and I know she felt it to. Anyway we put her on date for the 25th of MARCH! A great birthday gift 🎁 heehee.

Also we have 4 more baptisms this week and next. I'm sooo excited! So many people are changing their lives around and making promises with God and Jesus.

The baptism we had last Saturday the 14th was E. He basically fell into our laps, some sisters in Bluffdale had been teaching him, then he moved down to Spanish Fork! He was baptized about a week after we met him.. but we really appreciate the sisters for so generously letting us have him. He was confirmed that Sunday in his Young single adult ward. Which also happened to be fast and testimony meeting. So, my companion and I went up to say a few words. This is sort of what I felt impressed to say.

""As the young adults were passing the sacrament I thought abt the words in each of the prayers. And what I feel impressed to say to you as Young Adults, Return Missionaries, And Couples, If we were always remembering Jesus Christ and his sacrifice, we would always be talking about it. Just like any of you would always be talking about your favorite hobby. But it goes so much further than that, because, like your favorite hobby you are always desiring to improve upon or do it more. So how does that apply to our commitment with Jesus Christ? Well, we owe Jesus Christ that same dedication. He has given us life eternal, he has given us EVERYTHING. So question is, are you taking the sacrament with lightness and frivolity? Or are you REALLY covenanting to God that you will remember Jesus's name always? He should be our dedication, just like we our his."" I felt prompted to end it there. I don't know if I really changed anyone's thoughts or desires to be more committed to Jesus, but I said what God wanted me to. Cool thing was, I was completely comfortable going up there and being bold like that. Haha, I kind of liked it.

Then we went to go watch one of our recent converts participate in Baptisms for the dead! It was so cool. We were very happy for him. Then I got to be the voice for confirming him, it was a really neat experience all around. I love the real temple so much.

But anyway. That was basically my week.

Brothers and sisters, God Loves each one of us, he knows our situations, so please please please turn to him, let him guide you, let him love you. In this I solemnly bear testimony, and I do so in the name of Jesus Christ amen.

Love Elder Minson