Beautiful Baptism Story - 30 years in the making

The Micronesia Guam Mission Office with the palm trees and the beautiful "African Tulip Tree" beginning to bloom

The mother of one of the amazing families in the Barrigada ward contacted me several weeks ago about her father. He called her up a few weeks ago and said he was ready to be baptized in Guam by his son -in -law. However, it was all to be kept a secret from his wife until he was ready to tell her. When they landed in Guam and were about to go through customs, he told his wife of his intention to be baptized.

Growing up, her mother was a member of the church and her father was not. She said her father had been going to church for about 30 years but never joined. Her baby blessing also mentioned she would be the one to help her father join the church.

After getting the details on procedures from President Zarbock, I talked to the Sister Missionaries who would need to teach him one lesson, followed by the Zone Leaders who would need to interview him. He would be a member of the Barrigada Guam ward for one week and then his records would be transferred back to his ward near their home.

He was baptized on Saturday, and then was confirmed a member and received the gift of the Holy Ghost on Sunday.

Elder Matalolo said his personal testimony was greatly strengthened during the interview.

Each time we talked about him being baptized I felt the peace of the spirit. The spirit testifies of truth. It is amazing. Every day, every week and every month, more miracles continue to occur. I know Jesus Christ lives and has organized and restored His church on the earth today, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints". Many times, I have felt the peaceful, wonderful feeling of the Holy Ghost, testify to my heart and soul of the truth of these events.

Elder Matalolo and Elder Plocher

Sister Matisima & Sister Misinale - left, Elder Singeo - Right

Got to keep those cars on the road - Dead battery, broken window, flat tire, etc.

Sister Martin lovin' our work in the mission office

Invited a wonderful family over for dinner