What a week! This was legit one of the fastest weeks of my entire mission, all of our days were absolutely packed with stuff to do! We didn’t even have time for Companionship Study most of the week, it was that packed! Elder Godfrey is such a funny guy! He is an exact copy of Mike Burr, it is honestly a little scary how much they are the same. So it feels like I am companions with my cousin, so that has been fun!
Last Wednesday was our transfer day, and my previous companion headed down to Cheyenne. I was companions with Elder Fuller for a little bit of the day. We did studies together, I helped him clean his apartment from his last companions, and we tried for a service opportunity but they cancelled on us. We had a good time trying to contact some people with interest as well! We were able to go to the Stake Center and meet our new companions, and Elder Godfrey seemed like such a stud! After the past week of being his companion, my guesses were definitely on point, he is such a stud! I love him, and we are doing some great work. I’m grateful he wants to be diligent, obedient, and work hard, what a miracle!
We got a call from the bishop in the Casper 9th Ward the next day, and he told us that the ward council had set up a bunch of appointments for us so that we could be effective and busy while we are serving in their ward! I’ve never had a whole ward council come together and set up appointments for us, that was just amazing! This is partly why our days have been so packed, because of all the appointments we have had with less active, and part member families. It has truly been a miracle to behold! I’m grateful that I have the chance of serving in the Casper 9th Ward again! We’ve literally been fed lunch every day this past week except for Sunday and Saturday, so the members are truly helping us stay busy and productive! Actually, while I was writing this email, we got a call from a member who wants us to have lunch with him and an inactive member at a restaurant in 30 minutes, that is how incredible this ward is!! I can’t express how grateful I am for them, they are going to help progress the work within their ward so well! Casper 9th Ward is truly comin in clutch!
I had the privilege to perform two more Baptismal Interviews this week, and it was again some great experiences! As I have said before, I LOVE performing these interviews and hearing the testimonies of every individual who has a desire to be baptized. Each interview always reminds me of Doctrine and Covenants 20:37, which states,
37 And again, by way of commandment to the church concerning the manner of baptism--All those who humble themselves before God, and desire to be baptized, and come forth with broken hearts and contrite spirits, and witness before the church that they have truly repented of all their sins, and are willing to take upon them the name of Jesus Christ, having a determination to serve him to the end, and truly manifest by their works that they have received of the Spirit of Christ unto the remission of their sins, shall be received by baptism into his church.
I love this scripture! It is amazing to see individuals have all of these qualifications within their hearts, and truly have that desire to be baptized! It has been such a blessing to have the opportunity to perform so many of them as I have served throughout my mission, especially up here in Casper. There is actually one tonight that we are going to perform tonight as well, so we are looking forward to that!
One of the appointments the Casper 9th Ward set up for us was an appointment with a returning member. He is a single man who sincerely wants to change! We got to know him, and had a lesson centered on Jesus Christ and His Atonement! We read Alma 7:10-13 with him, and asked him how he has seen the Atonement affect him in his life. The Spirit was strong within his trailer home, and it was amazing to see how it touched his heart. We invited him to read, pray, and attend church. He told us he would love to attend church, and we asked if we could text him and remind him about attending on Sunday morning, and he said that would be fantastic! We texted him and he wasn’t able to attend, but we are looking forward to our next visit. Reading The Book of Mormon truly invites the Holy Ghost!
This past week we got a strange call from another set of missionaries. They needed us to pick them up because one of them got bit by a Saint Bernard (a.k.a. Big doggy...)! It was actually Elder Burke who got bit, he was one of my past companions! We took him to urgent care and he got all checked out and didn’t have any issues! However, the next day we got another call at around noon from the same companionship. We had just gotten done with a returning active member visit with a member of our Elders Quorum Presidency. Elder Burke asked if we could come pick them up. He kinda sounded a bit nervous, so we asked them why. They proceeded to tell us the address to where they were at. We asked again why they needed a ride, then they finally opened up and said that Elder Burke’s companion had been attacked pretty viciously by a Pit bull, and Elder Burke had been bitten as well. These elders just can’t get a break!! Haha. We met them at the urgent care once again, and the neighbors of the people who’s dog bit them drove them there. Elder Burke’s companion had a blood soaked towel wrapped around his calf where he got bit. He got out of the car and showed us the bite. It was really bad...... like super deep and bleeding all over. The Elder didn’t have his insurance on him, so we discussed it with the mission nurse. She told us to go to the ER at the hospital, so they could start treating him, then they could worry about insurance later. We did, and had to rush to attend the baptisms we performed the interviews for! He got all treated and fixed up, and everything turned out good. But that bite on his leg was super bad....... sheesh...... Glad both of them are okay. That’s probably the craziest thing that happened this week! Haha.
We had two of the people we are teaching attend church this past week, so that was amazing! Also, the recent convert we have been working with in the Casper 6th Ward received his patriarchal blessing as well, how amazing!! He was so excited to receive this! He cannot wait to get it so he can read it. How amazing is that, to see Scott’s progress within the gospel, even after he was baptized! So incredible!
Last Wednesday was our transfer day, and my previous companion headed down to Cheyenne. I was companions with Elder Fuller for a little bit of the day. We did studies together, I helped him clean his apartment from his last companions, and we tried for a service opportunity but they cancelled on us. We had a good time trying to contact some people with interest as well! We were able to go to the Stake Center and meet our new companions, and Elder Godfrey seemed like such a stud! After the past week of being his companion, my guesses were definitely on point, he is such a stud! I love him, and we are doing some great work. I’m grateful he wants to be diligent, obedient, and work hard, what a miracle!
We got a call from the bishop in the Casper 9th Ward the next day, and he told us that the ward council had set up a bunch of appointments for us so that we could be effective and busy while we are serving in their ward! I’ve never had a whole ward council come together and set up appointments for us, that was just amazing! This is partly why our days have been so packed, because of all the appointments we have had with less active, and part member families. It has truly been a miracle to behold! I’m grateful that I have the chance of serving in the Casper 9th Ward again! We’ve literally been fed lunch every day this past week except for Sunday and Saturday, so the members are truly helping us stay busy and productive! Actually, while I was writing this email, we got a call from a member who wants us to have lunch with him and an inactive member at a restaurant in 30 minutes, that is how incredible this ward is!! I can’t express how grateful I am for them, they are going to help progress the work within their ward so well! Casper 9th Ward is truly comin in clutch!
I had the privilege to perform two more Baptismal Interviews this week, and it was again some great experiences! As I have said before, I LOVE performing these interviews and hearing the testimonies of every individual who has a desire to be baptized. Each interview always reminds me of Doctrine and Covenants 20:37, which states,
37 And again, by way of commandment to the church concerning the manner of baptism--All those who humble themselves before God, and desire to be baptized, and come forth with broken hearts and contrite spirits, and witness before the church that they have truly repented of all their sins, and are willing to take upon them the name of Jesus Christ, having a determination to serve him to the end, and truly manifest by their works that they have received of the Spirit of Christ unto the remission of their sins, shall be received by baptism into his church.
I love this scripture! It is amazing to see individuals have all of these qualifications within their hearts, and truly have that desire to be baptized! It has been such a blessing to have the opportunity to perform so many of them as I have served throughout my mission, especially up here in Casper. There is actually one tonight that we are going to perform tonight as well, so we are looking forward to that!
One of the appointments the Casper 9th Ward set up for us was an appointment with a returning member. He is a single man who sincerely wants to change! We got to know him, and had a lesson centered on Jesus Christ and His Atonement! We read Alma 7:10-13 with him, and asked him how he has seen the Atonement affect him in his life. The Spirit was strong within his trailer home, and it was amazing to see how it touched his heart. We invited him to read, pray, and attend church. He told us he would love to attend church, and we asked if we could text him and remind him about attending on Sunday morning, and he said that would be fantastic! We texted him and he wasn’t able to attend, but we are looking forward to our next visit. Reading The Book of Mormon truly invites the Holy Ghost!
This past week we got a strange call from another set of missionaries. They needed us to pick them up because one of them got bit by a Saint Bernard (a.k.a. Big doggy...)! It was actually Elder Burke who got bit, he was one of my past companions! We took him to urgent care and he got all checked out and didn’t have any issues! However, the next day we got another call at around noon from the same companionship. We had just gotten done with a returning active member visit with a member of our Elders Quorum Presidency. Elder Burke asked if we could come pick them up. He kinda sounded a bit nervous, so we asked them why. They proceeded to tell us the address to where they were at. We asked again why they needed a ride, then they finally opened up and said that Elder Burke’s companion had been attacked pretty viciously by a Pit bull, and Elder Burke had been bitten as well. These elders just can’t get a break!! Haha. We met them at the urgent care once again, and the neighbors of the people who’s dog bit them drove them there. Elder Burke’s companion had a blood soaked towel wrapped around his calf where he got bit. He got out of the car and showed us the bite. It was really bad...... like super deep and bleeding all over. The Elder didn’t have his insurance on him, so we discussed it with the mission nurse. She told us to go to the ER at the hospital, so they could start treating him, then they could worry about insurance later. We did, and had to rush to attend the baptisms we performed the interviews for! He got all treated and fixed up, and everything turned out good. But that bite on his leg was super bad....... sheesh...... Glad both of them are okay. That’s probably the craziest thing that happened this week! Haha.
We had two of the people we are teaching attend church this past week, so that was amazing! Also, the recent convert we have been working with in the Casper 6th Ward received his patriarchal blessing as well, how amazing!! He was so excited to receive this! He cannot wait to get it so he can read it. How amazing is that, to see Scott’s progress within the gospel, even after he was baptized! So incredible!
In my studies this my week, 3 Nephi 9:21-22 stood out to me! It says,
21 Behold, I have come unto the world to bring redemption unto the world, to save the world from sin.
22 Therefore, whoso repenteth and cometh unto me as a little child, him will I receive, for of such is the kingdom of God. Behold, for such I have laid down my life, and have taken it up again; therefore repent, and come unto me ye ends of the earth, and be saved.
These verses reminded me of how much Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, truly loves each of us personally!!! He gave His life for us, so we can live with our Heavenly Father once again. He is our ultimate source of happiness and peace, but we have to be humble and submissive in order to inherit all the blessings God has for us here on earth! You may ask, how do we know how to be humble and submissive?” Well, guess what, we honestly have the perfect example in our lives, that is our Savior Jesus Christ! As we always remember what He has done for us, and follow His example, we can become more like Him and our Heavenly Father, and in turn come closer to them both! I love this gospel, I love being a missionary, and I am grateful for Jesus Christ in my life! Have a fantastic week!
Love,
Elder Bailey
Pics:
1: while we were doing service, we found this nice thing to put on our dash. We named him Juan Pablo :)
2: Don’t really have any other pics from this past week, but I like this gospel pic a lot! :)
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