Humberto y Martha

Another insane week. This has probably been one of the fastest weeks in the mission. Every single day just flew by. But it was a really great week. 

And probably what made it so great was that Humberto and Martha got baptized last Saturday! It was a really amazing baptismal service. And it's also what made this week stinkin' stressful. Usually it's the members responsibility to organize the baptismal service and everything. But earlier in the week we found out that that would not be the case. So we pretty much had to organize everything ourselves and make sure everything ran smoothly. So that was very stressful because most of our efforts this week were to make sure that the baptism was going to happen. But it all happened and it was great. They were also confirmed at the service too because we had stake conference this last weekend. The Spirit was very strong. Especially when Humberto and Martha bore their testimonies about why they made the decision to be baptized and how they felt. They are both such humble people and it was an amazing privilege to be able to teach them. Another really cool thing that happened was right after the baptism was over, Humberto walked up to the branch president and handed him a tithing slip. They really are so converted to this gospel and they've been able to undergo such an amazing change. And now, the branch president is working with them to get them to the temple. There's a branch temple trip this Saturday to do baptisms for the dead and we're working towards getting them recommends so they can attend.

So last was a very joyful day. There really is no feeling like it when you see someone, being so humble, enter the waters of baptism and making that covenant. Then after the baptism Humberto and Martha invited us over for dinner! So it was a really amazing day all around. 

We're now hoping to be able to start teaching the rest of their family. They have two sons who live with them but they aren't very interested--at all. But their daughter who's a bit older told us that she would like to start meeting with us. So we have an appointment tomorrow to meet with them and their daughter.  

Some more crazy news. Transfers are this Wednesday. And I'm being transferred. Again. I really can't believe it! I hat having to say goodbye to areas. I love this area so much and we were able to see so many amazing miracles. Elder Schaefermeyer will be staying though. So I'm going to Pasco, so I'm not moving very far. But what really crazy is that I've been assigned to be a Zone Leader in an all English area. I've never been in an all English area before so it will be pretty different but I know that it's what the Lord needs of me. 

Here's my scripture for this week: Alma 29:1 

"O that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto every people!"

Thanks for all that you do for this great work and for all of your love, prayers and support! I love you all and have a great week!

Elder Scott