Baptism!

Hello Everyone! This week in Nagasaki was beautiful. The weather was wonderful and the fruit trees across from our apartment are in bloom. On the 28th I was able to baptize Zhan Xeio Jie, and then to stand in for his confirmation this Sunday. What a great blessing! If all the world fell to pieces and he only stayed faithful then I would be happy. What a blessing! 

There are a lot of things that we do that are just words on paper, but if we were the most organized, prepared and studious missionaries in all of the world, we couldn't do a thing greater than bringing that simple blessing into the lives of our brothers and sisters. When we see our friends begin to learn about the truth of the gospel, we see the change that it makes for them in their faces and their actions. The Gospel really does change people. I know it more now then ever. I am so grateful for the Atonement and work of Jesus Christ that makes that change a reality for all of us!  I really cannot say how much that means to me. I know The Savior lives! I know that this is His truth! I feel willing to anything for my God.

Working hard,

Truly yours, Elder Bevan

Miracles!

OK, Sorry this came late and I didn't say anything about it. I didn't know until later that p-day was moved this week. We had interviews with the mission president and so they moved us to Tuesday.

  

Two days ago we had ten minutes to get to a train station to pick up some incoming elders. We stopped maybe four people on the way (that's how we find most of our investigators) and we found a new investigator. While we were at the station waiting we stopped maybe five or six more people, and found a new investigator. The Lord truly does bless us as we set about His work. I see it every day without fail. 

     This Sunday was a particular blessing. Our branch is not very large, maybe sixty members. We have an outstanding mission leader and all the members are supportive. In the area we have eight missionaries, so we are a big part of the branch, but this week rocked the boat. We had eleven investigators in sacrament meeting, and when the meeting finished the president asked if we could introduce everyone. It was so Awesome!!!!! I am absolutely astounded to see how many lives are being blessed by God's great hand.

     Also I love to see how the Lord prepares those who He sends us. Right now we are teaching a Chinese college student named Zan. He is the Bomb!!! He is going to be baptized on the 28th. As we taught him the word of wisdom he told us; first, that he didn't even like taking prescription medication, then, that he didn't smoke, then, that he didn't even drink pop, then, that he hated coffee, and then that he didn't even like tea that much (although if anything at all he was surprised by that one). It was Amazing ! I love to see the Lord at work!   

    I'm out of time again, But thanks to all you all for your great support and all you love!

With all my love,

Elder Bevan

Mom, I love you sorry i was late, the pictures below are of last pday at a buddhist temple with Tung, a Vietnamese friend. im safe and am glad that you send this to so many people I love you

Tung and Elder Bevan