One More Baptism Coming Up! 12/07/09

Wow this week was great just like the last one! Last night Elder Reynolds and I set a baptismal date with Silvia (the mother of the second counselor) for the 27th of this month! I am so excited for her. She has been investigating the church for years now and has finally decided to take the step of faith. It is just proof that there is a time for everything. Teaching her yesterday was a really spiritual experience. We went over some basic commandments and then I asked her if she had any questions or doubts that we could possibly clear up. Then through her tears she bore her testimony of the Book of Mormon. Of its truthfelness and how it has changed her life. I know the Book of Mormon with the Spirit is a powerful tool in the conversion of Gods children. It really is an amazing book. I´m so thankful for Silvia and her decision to be baptized. It is an answer to a prayer. Our misson has the goal of 400 baptisms this year and we are getting so close. We did a special fast and made plans to invite every progressing investigator to be baptized and we have seen miracles. I believe we now have around 360 in the mission with 70 new dates! It is amazing. It will be a huge increase from the 307 last year. With about 30 less missionaries! Heavenly Father is truly blessing us. Vanessa came to church and bore her testimony. She is really strong. I couldn´t believe how excited she was to pay her tithing. She loves being a part of the ward. Time is flying out here. I can´t believe its almost Christmas! Hermana Hinckley is calling it our white Christmas because we are having so many baptisms. Pretty clever if you ask me haha. Well I think thats about it. I love you all and thank you again for the support! I couldn´t ask for better family and friends. Have a great week. Love, Elder Langston