The One Where Alice Decided to be Baptized!

Yes!!! I can't even express to y'all how excited I am! It happened! I came on my mission wondering if I would ever see a baptism and this week two of my investigators decided to be baptized!

First of all, after so much fasting and many fervent prayers, we met with Alice and taught her about Jesus Christ's Gospel. But before we could even start the lesson, she asked if we remembered to bring her a copy of the Book of Mormon in English. So cute! She was so excited to start reading it, especially since I gave her the cute pocket-sized copy of it that I use. Then we taught about the importance of faith and read Alma 32:21 together. After that, we talked about repentance and she really liked how in our church you don't have to confess your sins to a priest, but you can talk to the bishop if you need help. After that we taught about baptism and asked if she wanted to prepare to get baptized on January 31, 2016 if she is ready and if she knows that what we are teaching is true. And...she said that she wants to!!! After that we talked about getting the gift of the Holy Ghost and her eyes were just sparking. The spirit was so strong and she could feel it too. We told her that when she gets the Gift of the Holy Ghost, she can feel like that always. It was amazing. She also asked some questions about tithing, which gave us a good opportunity to teach a little bit about the commandments and tell her that we would teach about all of them next time. Alice is in Seoul until the 29th for Christmas and her birthday, so we won't be able to meet for a while, but she asked if we could give her the 서울 missionaries' number so she can meet with them while she is out of town...without us suggesting it or anything! She is golden! Ah! I love Alice so much! She is the coolest! Keep praying for her everyone! This isn't the end of the road!

Also...do you remember Kim Hyunji from Jinhae? She is getting baptized on January 2nd! I am praying that I can get permission to go to her baptism, but I don't know if I will because Jinhae and Pohang are really far apart! It would be so amazing if I could see her get baptized too! 

Well, that was all I needed for Christmas this year! Two Christmas miracles in one week! I just can't even believe it!! I love you all and I can't wait to Skype this week! Keep praying for us over here in Korea! We need all the help we can get! 

사랑해요!

"I you love"

Sister Johns

Unintentionally matching with Sister Cooper #MTCcompprobs

Lol. I have no idea what is going on the this picture.

I got to see Sister Kim at the Christmas Party before she returned home! I was so excited to see her!

Pics that Alice sent to us! 

Sister George (she and her husband serve in the mission office) made the cutest presents for Christmas! All of the Sisters got a special scarf with our mission motto sewn in to it and the Elders got Korean Pusan Mission ties! So fun!

Thanks for the stocking, Mom!

Our little felt tree with our presents!