Baptism and Relief Society...

May 14, 2017

Thu is Baptized

A very happy event occurred on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Thu, our translator, was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! The past few weeks, since setting and anticipating her baptismal date, she has been so bubbly and happy. The sister missionaries have taught and prepared her well.

On Thu's baptism day, the Hanoi meeting house was full of people that came to support her. Hieu, our former translator, has been a good friend of Thu's for years. It was exciting that he was given the opportunity to baptize and confirm her. Hieu started his full time mission on the 19^th of April, and was called to serve in England, but because of some issues with his visa, he is currently serving as a missionary, right here in Vietnam. It is wonderful that he was the one who baptized Thu, because he is the one that introduced Thu to the Church, in the first place. The Spirit was very present and strong in the meeting, and Gerald and I felt honored to be a part of Thu's special day.  

This picture was taken just before the meeting started. As we really looked at the photo later, we noticed that the Savior, in the painting behind us, was captured right in between Thu and Hieu. We are sure that this is no coincidence. We feel very strongly that these two special people are a big part of the future of the Church, here in Vietnam, and that the Lord loves them and will guide them in His work here. Just as you see in the photo, Gerald and I are standing beside them, giving them support, on their journey, as members of this flourishing church. We love these two people; they have a very special place in our hearts. There is not a doubt in our mind that our call to go to the Vietnam, Hanoi mission came from the Lord. We are an instrument in His hands, as He is growing His Church, in this part of the world.

The First Relief Society Meeting in Hanoi

On Sunday, May 7, 2017 I was able to attend the first Relief Society meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam. What a wonderful celebration it was, and a confirmation that we, as sisters, have so much in common. It has taken several months for the sisters to get the Relief Society started in the Hanoi Branch.

We celebrated with a cupcake and a photo. All of the sisters are excited to be meeting together in this great cause.