Week 49: Baptism of Sister Ratchani

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!! สุขสันต์วันแม่ Love you so much!

So to start off I just want to say how hot it has been here! For the last couple of weeks it has been so hot here, like over 100 degrees everyday. To be completely honest I can't wait for the rainy season!

Anyways this week went by so fast, but was so good! Sister Ratchani (รัชนี) was baptized yesterday and has begun a new life of greater happiness by following the Savior. I'm so grateful for her desire to join the true church of Jesus Christ. She had been studying other Christian churches for the last 10 years, but after only 2 weeks of studying with 2 American boys she knew that it was true. Also the sisters got a baptism this week. And the zone leaders in my district are getting 3 next week!!

On top of that, yesterday was special because it was stake conference and Elder Homer of the Seventy came. We literally had over 400 people at church!! And 6 of them were people that we are teaching. 

Basically there are 3 people that are starting to really progress towards baptism and it is James, Nuna, and thad. They all came to church and are willing to meet with us. I have really seen a change in their countenance since they have been learning with us. James meets with us almost everyday and we have been able to teach him so much already. Nuna and thad are married and they want a change in their life. They believe that Christ can help them and we bear testimony of that truth every time we meet with them. 

I also got to conduct an interview for one of the people that the zone leaders are teaching and I'm so excited for their baptism next week! So many people in Bangkok are prepared to receive the gospel and it just blows my mind. Lastly, the mission president interviewed me this week and talking with him is always an opportunity to learn something new. I find it amazing how much love he has for me and all the missionaries. And how much more love the Savior has for us. His love his infinite and never fails! I'm so grateful for Jesus Christ and his love for each and everyone of us!

Love, 

Elder Lowe

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Photos from this week:

1) Me and my trainee Elder Gantt

2) Picture of a song Thaew (pick up truck with 2 benches attached to the back)

3) Baptism of Sister Ratchani

4) Found this giant fruit hanging from a tree

5) Classic Thai dessert

6) James

7) Nuna and Thad

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Teaching

Elder Lowe

8) Cleaning the baptismal font 

9) Elder Lowe loving his mission