God bless you! 😇 May 2, 2016

Chris's Baptism

We had the busiest weekend of my life! Well, first off, on Thursday,
we were very stressed out with everything happening this weekend.
Turns out Sis. Lunt and I handle stress differently. I get super
annoyed at everything. And Sis. Lunt gets annoying. It didn't really
help much that we were stuck indoors to do weekly planning. But I
guess on the bright side, we had cheesy biscuits and cake for lunch.
I know. We have just accepted the fact that we are poor, and will eat
anything in the apartment. Especially when it is at the end of the
month. And that we are getting fat. So yeah. 😩

Friday we had training for Sis. Lunt ( she taught the Law of Chasity in
a role play to a lesbian couple and their transgender
friend...elders.) and district meeting (on obedience). We quickly got
back, had lunch, then got a ride with a member to Drain to have a
lesson with Catherine. Catherine is still on date for this weekend (May 7th)- 
it will be a sweet reminder for Mothers Days to come.

Then after her lesson we drove to Oakland and had a lesson with Ron
and Ryan. Ryan asked REALLY good questions (like usual) and Ron
wanted scripture proof. We taught the Plan of Salvation, so of course
they were a little overwhelmed with it all. Ryan left today to move to
Montana, so he's gone. We are going to miss teaching him! We forgot to
get a picture with him, so that's sad. Ron is still sad that his wife
is gone, which is totally understandable. Please pray for him.

Saturday was Chris's baptism! Oh it was wonderful! The spirit was so
strong, and when he came up, the first thing he said was: " It is
finished." How wonderful is that? To know that your search is over,
that you have found the true church, God's church.

When he was confirmed yesterday he became a completely new person. The
joy that was on his face made him glow. Truly, he has felt the song of
redeeming love.

Yesterday we put on a temple fireside, centered around the temple. A
couple from the temple presidency came. Their names were Brother and
Sister Puente. The spirit was so peaceful, calm and powerful as they
spoke, it made me want to go to the temple, to continue to have the
spirit of the temple in my life.

Jose said a kneeling prayer this week! He said  "God, if this is the
right way for me to go, please give me a sign." He was speechless for
a moment or two, for the power of the spirit filled the room. Warmth,
light, peace, and the power of God, all in one moment. What a powerful
moment. Jose said: "Wow. I really felt something there." His heart is
changing. Slowly, but progressively. I do not think I will see him
baptized, but I am so grateful that I have been able to feel the
spirit with him.

Love you all! God works miracles! Pray that we will find prepared
people this week! 😊
Sis Keilee Alldredge

P.S. Everyone says "God bless you" here. And there are patriotic Mike and
Ike's at Dollar Tree. Welcome to Sutherlin- conservative hippies all
in one.

Yes, I picked up a snake. No idea what it is, but ya know. Service brings blessings!