The conference was incredible. Even the day before, on Saturday, Pres. Wade stopped through San Pedro on his way to the conference to meet the new members and some investigators. It was AMAZING to teach with him and to learn from his complete comprehension of the purpose, mission, and best way to organize the Lord’s true church on the earth. He was also amazed at how the Lord has prepared leaders and pillars for the church here in San Pedro.
We had set the goal last week in District Meeting to take 30 investigators to conference between the 2 companionships. We prayed about it all week and worked like crazy, in the Lord’s way, and saw the miracles. Together we took 41 investigators. The bus we rented was packed full, with the total of 39 people that attended the conference from San Pedro. It was truly an experience never to be forgotten.
After the incredible spiritual experience of the conference, Edson was convinced that he wanted to wait and our other 2 baptisms were still uncertain. They had all received witnesses from the Spirit and knew the church was true, but had to overcome that end-of-the-road obstacle, fear. As the other 35 that came with us to the conference prepared the baptismal room, I talked with Blanca, accompanied by her stud of a husband, and member of one month Joel. He boar powerful testimony and invited her to take the step. He said, finally, “if you get baptized today, we get sealed in the temple in one year.” Wow. As I talked with them, and afterwards with Pabla, nothing I said to either of them seemed to be working. That is, until the Spirit touched their hearts in the right moment, and they made the decision. The baptismal service was beautiful and brought to an end one of the best days of my mission.
It was sure fun taking the long trip with all of my great friends and converts, but was also stressful trying to satisfy all of their needs. We took breakfast to eat on the way (yogurt and crackers) and ate lunch at the conference (ham and cheese sandwiches). I learned a lot about how to entertain and administer to such a large group and we had lots of fun and made great memories. Every week is full of those. I’m excited for another one!
Elder McCarty
PICS
11 Walker and I and Blanca and Pabla that got baptized.
010 Our whole group in front of the chapel
008 ½ if our little group on the way to the conference.
006 Before the conference, Juan wanted me to cut his hair. Hahah.
003 Me at the top of the Catholic Cathedral bell tower.
001 A breakfast at our convert families house.
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