We´ve been working with a young boy these past few weeks. His name is Matheus and is 15 years old. Ever since we talked to him the first time, he wanted to be baptized. The only problem was that he had to have the permission of his parents. The first time we talked to his mother about baptism she said no. We continued to teach him anyway and prayed that she would let him.

We talked to Matheus’ mother again on Saturday and she had a change of heart and said yes! He didn´t have any nice church clothes, so we gave him a suit and tie that we found in the house. The houses always have extra clothes that missionaries leave behind from when they return home.

It was a very special baptism. After I helped Matheus up out of the water, he had a big smile on his face and he gave me a huge hug! And said “Brigado Elder” (Thank you Elder). He recognized the importance of what just happened. The spirit was so strong. Before we entered the water he asked me, “Is the water very hot? Will it burn?” I said no, don´t worry you won´t be burned! Then he said, “But when I go under the water it will burn away all my sins, right?!” Haha he was so prepared and ready to be baptized

Baptism is so important. Everyone who is born on this Earth must be baptized by the proper authority to return to live with Heavenly Father again. “Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5)

Have a great week everyone!

Love, Elder Olsen