No More Strangers

I got to attend a baptism over at the Stake Center tonight for a young woman named Lilia.  It was a lovely experience.  If you really want to feel of Heavenly Father's Spirit, attend a baptism.

Elder Stout and Lilia take care of the paperwork while Bishop Rodriguez looks on

Elder Smith, Lilia and Elder Stout

Many of our ward members were there.  Here are Elder Ibey and Sister Little.  Brother Little is in the background

Brother Ibey is our ward mission leader.  I really love him.  He's so kind and humble.  He makes our Gospel Principles Sunday School class so much fun.  I get a kick out of his enthusiasm.  He conducted the meeting.

Brother Randall, Sister Balke and Sister Egan with mscellanous Elders in the background

Sister Balke gave a lovely talk on baptism, and Sister Rodriguez gave a very personal and meaningful talk on the Gift of the Holy Ghost. 

Here is our newest ward member with Bishop and Sister Rodriguez:

Sister Rodriguez, Sister Castro, and Bishop Rodriguez

Welcome to the Ward!

The Apostle Paul said it best:

19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners,

but fellow citizens with the saints,

and of the household of God;

20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets,

Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:

22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

Ephesians 2:19-22