We had another great week! We were able to have Cicero's baptism, and it was very special. All of the members of the branch got involved to help welcome him and turn his baptismal service into a remarkable meeting. Cicero was beaming the whole night and was super excited to share the gospel with his family right afterward. We started teaching his family as well, and they all went to church. I'm super excited for them and their progress.
After Cicero's baptism, we had district conference. Basically stake conference, but for a mission district. And it was very different, but very powerful. The leaders purposefully didn't put a program together in order to let room for the Holy Ghost to conduct the meeting. For almost two hours, random members were called on to bear testimony, and President Crane spoke at the end. All of the testimonies were very special and the spirit was very strong. To close the meeting, President Crane called on Cicero to bear his testimony. He bore a simple yet very powerful testimony of the savior and expressed his gratitude to have found the restored gospel. It was very touching to me, I am very grateful to have helped him receive so many blessings.
I'm very grateful for the chance that I have to testify of Jesus Christ during the Christmas season. This Christmas is already turning out to be the most special that I have already experienced. Time and time again I've been able to testify of the peace and joy that the gospel brings to people that are desperately needing it. So, I'd like to invite everyone reading this email to pray to our Heavenly Father and express your gratitude for the gift of His son Jesus Christ, and ask Him to show you someone who needs to hear our message. I promise that He will show you if you ask with a sincere heart. Then act! Love and serve the people who God puts in your path, and you will find many, many blessings.
I love you all! Have a Merry Christmas!
Elder Larkin
