Week 14-July 29, 2012

Hey everyone,

The highlight of this week was probably Saturday. On Saturday I got the opportunity to baptize one of our investigators named Liao Dixiong, a man probably about in his 30's. That was a wonderful experience and a really happy day for him. Baptisms here are a lot different than at home. We only had 6 people besides us show up to the baptism! 2 of those people were our investigators and 3 of them were a family. At home, baptisms are usually packed and there is a big celebration afterwards- a little different here.

We have a baptism setup for this upcoming Saturday and the Saturday after that too. So this area has been doing great in missionary work. We actually had another baptism setup with this 18 year old girl who works at a shop. Her boss and coworkers were recently baptized. So when we have met with her, it has been good to have them there. So her baptism was setup for late August and on Thursday, we went over to teach her at her work.  When we showed up, she was passed out drunk on the couch! This was not good!! So she is going need a little more help and time!

Otherwise, we've been teaching a lot of people.

I know this is God's true Church again restored to the Earth today! I wouldn’t be out here if it wasn’t.

-Jordan

 This is Jordan's companion, Liao Dixiong, and Jordan at the church.  This is the Jordan's first baptism in Taiwan.  He got to baptize Liao, who is a man in his 30's who they were teaching.

This is a meal at an Italian restaurant there.  Jordan said it is cheaper to eat out there than it is to buy groceries.  Groceries are really expensive. This meal cost $3.