A whole lot happened this last week in preparation for the
baptism. We met with Farley every day and made sure he was ready for this
big step he was taking. So Friday is a big Netherlands holiday type thing
where everyone in the country is supposed to do some sort of service and our
ward mission leader, broeder Kat, set us up to help on a farm run by handicap
people. So Friday morning we headed out for service. The whole week had
been super nice weather but then on Friday the rain wouldn't stop coming.
It was crazy!! We just ran wheelbarrow loads full of bricks and
dirt for about 4 hours. Farley was there too and he really enjoyed himself.
He grew up on a farm in curacoa so he was telling me all about the
chickens and all that good stuff! Then after the service project we ran
home and showered then headed back to the church to start getting ready.
We made sure to fill the font on time because we were in charge of
filling it for another baptism and we started it way too late so we remembered
this time to make sure to get it going on time.
Farley invited a bunch of people to the baptism and they
started showing up around 6,30, and it didn't even start until 7,30. It
was super cool that so many friends and family of his came. Me and Elder
Schmidt got to be the witnesses so we stood up on the front row. A priest
named Thomas was the one who did the baptizing, so we took him on a few joint
teaches last week so they could get to know each other. But anyway when Farley
came up out of the water he stuck his hands up in the air and said hallelujah!
Haha it was so awesome! And when he grabbed my hand from over the edge of
the font I could see the tears in his eyes! That is one of the most
memorable experiences of my mission. He was so prepared and ready to make
this covenant. He was confirmed on Sunday and that was also amazing! He is
going to be an awesome member of the church.
Love,
Elder Hulet
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