Letter - May 23, 2011

A Beautiful Sunday

It was truly a beautiful Sunday yesterday. Our new convert Vitalij gave his first talk in Sacrament meeting. It was more or less his testimony, and his conversion story. I took a few notes so I could tell you more or less what he said. Even better, he received the Aaronic Priesthood during the priesthood hour.

Hello Brothers and Sisters. I want to testify that I know that God truly is. I know that he prepared me even years before I met the missionaries. He helped me to overcome habits. I remember the first day I walked into the church. As I neared the building, I hesitated, not knowing whether I wanted to go in. I almost changed my mind and walked-past, feeling that somehow going inside was going to change my life forever. When I entered, it felt warm and friendly. When the missionaries greeted me, I felt that I had known them for many years. My baptism day was very peaceful. I fell asleep without a blink that night, and woke up the next morning feeling peaceful. I know that this is God's true church. In the name of Jesus Christ amen.

That's our Vitalij. Isn't he great? The Lord is preparing the hearts of the people of Lithuanija and of the Baltics. We have had many many baptisms this month. What a blessing.

Sister Paul