Monday, December 28, 2015

This week was a good one! First of all, thanks to everyone who sent
packages or letters, it means a lot to me.

We did a bunch of finding his week. We are looking for new
investigators. A lot of our investigators weren't progressing so we
dropped them and we are starting fresh. We have been using the
Christmas initiative video to share with people. It works pretty well.

Milinda is super excited for her baptism this Saturday! It makes me
happy to see her this excited. I know what this is going to do for
her, it will be life changing. I can't wait till next year when I get
to see her go through the temple.

We had the Christmas Devotional in SD yesterday which was awesome. We
got to see a slid show of all the 500+ baptisms from this year!

I can't believe it's Christmas already! I think having a baptism the
day after Christmas is one of the best presents I'll ever get/give.
Next to talking to the family of course:)

I want to bear you my testimony that I know that Jesus Christ lives,
and that he was born so that we could make it back to live with Him. I
know that we were sent here in families for a reason. I love my
amazing family. I have an amazing mother and father that are great
examples to me and support me in every way. I'm grateful for my
sisters as well and for the people they are and who they are becoming.
I'm grateful for the knowledge I have of the plan of salvation and
eternal families. I know that Joseph Smith saw our Heavenly Father and
Jesus Christ and through him the priesthood was restored to the earth.
As I have listened to a lot of people from different faiths and it
strengthens my testimony because a lot of people are confused. I know
exactly where I came from. I know exactly why I'm here, and I know
where I'm going after this. The church is true, so keep the
commandments people! I love you all. Have an amazing Christmas.

Elder Searle
California San Diego Mission