Well what a
great week it has been! On Saturday, we were able to Baptize Elias. We some how
pulled through and it was able to happen! My Companion baptized him and he
asked me to confirm him, which I did on Sunday. Elias and his wife have three
kids and they are all members, as I watched them come into the church the
morning of his Baptism, I could see a Light and a big excitement in their
faces. It really hit me that morning that I could see the difference it was
making to his family. You could see the happiness and the joy that the family
had that came from Elias' decision to be baptized; I don't know why I was
lucky enough to work with such an elect and prepared man and be able to see him
get baptized, but it definitely made me realize why I am here. I will always
remember his face when he came out of the water. He was glowing and looked so
happy and relieved.
When I was
able to confirm Him on Sunday, I was super nervous. I fasted on Sunday to get
help so I could have the spirit there to guide me. It was a great experience; I
have never felt the spirit stronger than I did when I told him, "Receive the
Holy Ghost." I could feel the comfort and the love Heavenly Father had for
Elias and I could feel The Holy Ghost overwhelm him.
Elder Kleiman and I worked very hard for this baptism and I’m grateful he was able to baptize one more person before he goes home next week. I’m so thankful for Elias and I’m so excited to see him progress in the gospel. His Family is one step closer to being eternal and I know that in a year or two, they will get sealed in the temple. I’m so glad I was able to be a part of this miracle.
We have probably been having too much fun as missionaries! Elder Kleiman and I are always having a great time. I'm upset that he is going home next week; I really wish that we could have had one more transfer together! We taught a very powerful lesson at the college yesterday to one of our new investigators! Her name is Maya; she is awesome! She found us and told us she wanted to learn about what we believed in. We taught her about the restoration and she liked it a lot. She was really interested. She told us that when she finds out a church is true that is when she will get baptized into that church... So basically we are excited to see her get baptized into our church. ;) Please Pray for her! We are excited to see what happens.
I have decided I like teaching and talking to college kids the best because they’re so much nicer than other people and it is cool teaching people my age! Well, I'm grateful for all the prayers and all of the support from my friends and family. I love you all and hope everyone the best!
Keep the
Faith,
-Elder Kaleb
Bingham
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