A Baptism

April 8, 2013

My week went good, we could have done better but the things that happened at the end of the week were amazing.   We were supposed to have 9 baptisms we got one and I had the opportunity to baptize a sister and child of god.   Her name is Rebbecca,

 she is so sweet I love her to death and I am trying really hard to  make sure that she will stay a member.   The lord has worked a lot in her life, I have noticed it.  The spirit was so strong at the baptisms as it has been ever since I've felt it and I love the feeling.   I love teaching people its my favorite thing to do. I love walking through the trees and the bush and through villages to teach people it never gets old, this Saturday we are planning on 10 baptisms I hope they go through, and only wish that they knew the great things that can happen in their lives if they strive for the spirit of god and eternal life. There have been many miracles this week,  I confirmed a member of the church Sunday it was really sketchy.  I have never felt the spirit like that before.  A Temple in Cedar city,  yes I knew the day would come sooner

Leaving the Airport when we arrived in Liberia

or later, great things happen all round us.  I'm glad the church is spreading to every continent kindred and ear,  people are flocking to the church here and its really hard to keep up.  We will be getting more missionaries in 3 weeks and I think I might become a trainer way soon.  I'm scared for it, but very excited.   I missed conference,  but its alright.  West Africa,  I hope will have a temple in it in the next 2 years.  I really hope,  the people need it here so bad, the church will grow so much if it gets one.  I'm glad dad is trying to catch fish,  keep workin on it dad you might become as good as me one day lol jk,  I'm excited you guys are having fun.   I  think we will go golfing in 2 weeks to the course they have near by. I really could use a hamburger,  I hate rice so much I'm sick of it hahaha,  its goona kill me!!!!  I'm glad conference and family time was fun, grandma Erickson  will be in our prayers here in Africa.  I miss the temple so much right now, I can tell I haven't gone for a while wish I could go,  I realize how important it is to me.   Thank you for the testimony mom, I love you,  it strengthened mine so much and has given me strength.  Both you and dad and every one else has.

Not sure what this is,  Hope its not lunch!

I know with out a doubt that this church is true. that these are the days to prepare to meet god our father, the time is coming that Jesus Christ will come to the earth again and its coming fast.  I know that God and Jesus Christ love us and want whats  best for us, they will be there for the victories and the losses in our lives,  but they will always be there.  I know that Thomas S Monson  is called of God and he tells us the things of God to help direct us in our lives.  I know that Joseph Smith saw God the Father and his Son Jesus Christ in the spring of 1820.  What a glorious day it was and what a glorious day it is to be harvesting the field here in Africa, for the field is white ready to harvest. I'm grateful that I am among the lord and my brothers serving him to bring to past the immortality of men.

Elder Robbie Gurr,  from Beaver,  Stopped by the MTC to say hello

 I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of god.  I know the scriptures guide our lives and answers our prayers, I am grateful for Joseph and the sacrifices he made in his life cause he knew that these teaching were of god.  The divinity of this great and marvelous book help us become closer to god and help strengthen our lives.  I am so humbled to be here in Africa I love the kids the people and I really want everyone here to know about these things.
This church is true in the name of Jesus Christ amen, I love you all very much even my older brother Ethan, for the example he is to me and the testimony he has in this church and of God,  I love you Ethan and am grateful for you example to me.  Remember your father in heaven loves you pray to him for strength he will help, love you all so very much and thanks for the testimonies love Elder Erickson