Nothing better to report on than the baptism of Liongi! It
was everything that we were hoping it would be! Basically the whole ward came
because everyone loves her and has been waiting for this day since she first
started coming to church. Somehow I got the privilege of performing the baptism
and the confirmation! As we were walking into the water all the members
started to sing up until the actual ordinance, so I felt like I was legit in
The Other Side of Heaven. First time doing the confirmation in Tongan,
super intimidating but it was an awesome experience. I didn't notice but Satuala
told me about how after we did the confirmation, she was crying. As the
Sacrament was being past right after, she took a piece of bread, held it in her
lap for a second before eating it, with her eyes closed, as if to soak in the
experience. She is such a special lady and I am so happy how everything worked
out. Definitely the most special baptism of my mission! She is already talking
about going back to Vava'u and becoming part of the ward in Taoa (her home
village). She leaves this Friday.
But besides that the week was a blur! Zone Conference
went great yesterday! Lasted a whole 6 hours, but it was very fun and very
uplifting! As far as we can tell we feel like our teaching went well. We talked
about diligence and tried to help the missionaries develop a stronger desire to
love the people enough to work diligently for them as well as the Lord. Satuala
gave his last testimony... hes been my longest comp on the mission and I am
very much not looking forward to him going home:/
Nothing else this week seems to be very note worthy but just
know it was straight up the best!
LOVE YOU ALL SO SO SO MUCH!
Baptism
Great day!!
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Vahe fa'a kataki
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