Hope everyone has had a stupendous week, ahha. So as the title says, we got the trasfers and I'm leaving! but more on that in a bit, more exciting, the things that happened this week.
So this week was another full week. Basically, we have a lot of investigators that are progressing. So we keep going to them, we don't really have time to do contacts, knock doors etc. But yeah, we've been full with them. So tuesday, Ricardo had his baptism interview, and passed! The only thing he wasn't sure about was getting persmission from his parents. So the next day we passed by and his mom had given him permission, but he was shy to ask his dad, he thought he'd say no. But then on Friday night we talked with Ricardo and his dad, and he too gave him permission!
Going back a bit Wednesday was truly crazy. That day we had 4 baptism interviews. So first was Carolina and Felipe. Both passed with flying colors. Then Antonella had her interview, and also passed! But she wants to be baptized the same day as her cousin (Katalina, who were also teaching, more on hr in a bit), the 28th. So that's good. Then we took a bus to Pencahue, 20 minutes away, to have the interview for Natalia. She also passed, but we weren't sure when the baptism would be. Saturday night we found out the dad had to work Sunday, so she'll be getting baptized the 28th as well. So if you have been keeping tally, thats 3 baptisms for the 21st and 2 for the 28th, with everyone passing their interviews! All of this leads up to Sunday.
So on sunday we had 3 baptisms! Of Carolina, Felipe, and Ricardo. I was especially glad to be there for the baptism of Carolina, she really has changed so much, and all for the better. So the baptisms went really well. I'll attach some pictures. Oh and during church we had the interview for Katalina, the cousin of Antonella, and she passed. But the only thing she needs is the permission from her mom. Later that day, we had the baptism interview for Sebastian, the brother of Felipe who got baptized. He too passed with flying colors. So then we had a Family home evening, with a bunch of new converts and Katalina at her house. There we talked to the mom about her baptism. And she said if Katalina wants to, she'd be willing to support her in her decision. So Katalina, Antonella, Sebastian, and Natalia are all getting baptized the 28th! But wait! Big news from this morning, I'm getting moved!
Yup, so this morning we were anxiously awaiting the call of the transfers. Sure enough, I'm getting transfered! So I won't get to see the baptisms on the 28th, but oh well, that's how the Lord's work is. So I'm getting moved south, closer to Concepcion, to a fairly big city named Chillan (pronounced chiyan).So I'm excited for the move, and for the things to come. And the only thing I know about my comp is his name is Elder Grant. So yeah, that's the news from here in Talca. The rest of today will be spent saying goodbye to members, converts, investigators,etc. It'll be tough, but the Lord doesn't need me here anymore. And I'm ready for the change. So that's it for this letter. I love you all a ton, have a nice week, the church is true, and I'll talk to you next week from my new sector!
Elder Mayberry
Pic 1)Elder Sarmiento, Carolina, Felipe, Ricardo, and Me
Pic 2)Me after the baptism of Felipe
Pic 3) A cool picture of the sign at the hospital of Talca. I like it, cuz its Talca and its got the crack from the earthquake.
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