{I assume the subject of Sam's email comes from a meeting on the street this week}
Goooood afternoon! It's been a good week, though we're still trying to catch our breath after a very busy and one of our more stressful weeks, which started, as it often does, with a lack of coordination. Before teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ last week with Brother Yun, we talked about setting a baptismal date, but didn't decide when would be the best for the service. As we taught, I invited Brother Yun to be baptized, and as he asked a question, Elder Ahn followed up and committed him to be baptized- yesterday. We didn't see, even then, any way that it could happen this week, but we are very grateful for a multitude of miracles this week that made it possible for Brother Yun to be baptized, and are absolutely amazed at how things can work out when God is helping things along. From perfectly living the word of wisdom before we taught it to having similar interests as a member fellowshipper, we are just astounded.
Goooood afternoon! It's been a good week, though we're still trying to catch our breath after a very busy and one of our more stressful weeks, which started, as it often does, with a lack of coordination. Before teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ last week with Brother Yun, we talked about setting a baptismal date, but didn't decide when would be the best for the service. As we taught, I invited Brother Yun to be baptized, and as he asked a question, Elder Ahn followed up and committed him to be baptized- yesterday. We didn't see, even then, any way that it could happen this week, but we are very grateful for a multitude of miracles this week that made it possible for Brother Yun to be baptized, and are absolutely amazed at how things can work out when God is helping things along. From perfectly living the word of wisdom before we taught it to having similar interests as a member fellowshipper, we are just astounded.
The ward has also been absolutely wonderful, and after meeting a couple times with a Brother Choi, he was able to baptize Brother Yun, and will hopefully provide that solid anchor of support and fellowship whenever we leave. Brother Yun stayed after the baptismal service for quite some time talking with members, and we are very excited for him as he moves forward. He really seems to understand very well the covenant that he has made, and already is looking forward later to receiving the Priesthood and entering the temple. His son is nine years old, and has also made good friends with children in the ward, including Brother Choi's recently baptized son, so we will continue to work with them both and pray that Ryowon, the son, will soon want to follow the example of his father.
Elder Ahn and I are enjoying our time together. It's a privilege to be with such a fun, desirous, capable spirit. I feel that both of us grew this week as we worked through things that we have never had to together, and learned to trust more in the Lord and try to do His work His way. Earlier this week from him: "Do you wanna piece of me? It's hot, cause I'm Tobasco Ahn~"
We are grateful to be serving here and with each other, and I am very grateful to have this chance to serve in this capacity. Transfer calls are Friday, so we'll let you know what happens next week, I guess. It seems like there will be some changes here in Sanggye (which being translated, on account of its history, is "upper chicken farm," but I digress).
Many thanks, and all of my prayers and love.
Elder South
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