P-Day #58 - My First Baptism, Having to Dunk Him Twice and Going to the Toronto, Ontario Temple...What a Great Week!

Elder Perry(L), Elder Bertagnolli, Friends of Joshua
New Convert Joshua(on Scooter)

Hi Mom and Dad, 

This week was a REALLY good week for us. WE HAD A BAPTISM!

We have been working hard this week on preparing for the baptism of our investigator, Joshua. He’s a great guy!  I had to dunk him twice because his knees came up. Otherwise, it was pretty fun. It’s the only time missionaries get to go into the water on our mission. The baptismal font hadn’t been used in 3 months, so we were able to give it a deep clean prior to the event. We also confirmed him a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and now the Bishop is talking about conferring the Aaronic Priesthood to him soon.

Elder Perry Cleaning the Font

Prior to the baptism, we went to the Temple and I was on the witness team for the font. Then we were able to do confirmations.  What a GREAT DAY! We helped our recent convert baptize and confirm her family names. She was very excited and she loved going to the temple, as did we all.

We were able to contact some referrals this week that we had received from some other missionaries in our zone.

Cleaning the Baptismal Font
Elder Bertagnolli(L) & Elder Perry(R)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

We were able to find a new investigator this week through a member in the Ward. We were able to meet at a member’s home and teach him the Restoration. He understood it and came to church as well. We have another appointment with him this week and we will continue to work with him.

I have been sick for the past week. I am slowly recovering, but it has been a good week! 

On a lighter note, I taught Elder Bertagnolli how to pick a lock and he managed to get it unlocked with paper clips. We are getting along great. He said “working with me is the most fun he has had on his mission” and he’s been out 19 months.

We will continue to work hard and help others come to the knowledge that Jesus is the Christ. We will be opening our mouths and inviting others to come unto Christ.

Remember, I pray for you night and day!

Love,

Elder Perry

Hamilton Ward(Downtown)

Hamilton, Ontario

Canada Toronto Mission