November 16, 1994

Nov. 16th - This morning Elder Rogers and I played NBA Jams. Finally, I beat him. Then we headed to Don and Judy's for laundry. We saw the SF/Dallas game recorded from Sunday plus they cooked us breakfast and we played SEGA. They are both real cool.

Janette Walker drove us up to Joi Clydesdale's. There we found a spectacular display of food. I love Joi so much for making this baptism a memorable service. How considerate! How beautiful! How blessed! So we dropped the food off at the church.

Rogers and I played two more games of NBA James and I won both; the one on a last second dunk!

So we came home to prepare for tonight! 

The church was being prepared by Al Ruthenbeck as was the font. The Jetts, Allan, Ellen L., Jim Moore, Hinsdales, DeFeos, Walkers, Margaret Neuterman, and the Neuterman's great aunt "Gaga" (whome I nearly invited to have the discussions) as well as the Adams, Peggy C., the Fentons, and McCallums all came. The program is on the flip side of this page. Rogers baptized Bobby and Angela. I baptized Mike and Trish. She gave me a big kiss after I baptized her. I felt the Spirit more strongly inside of me than ever. It never fully sunk in just exactly what I have accomplished until after the service; until now; I still do not know what affect I have had in the life of that family.

I confirmed Angela which was awesome! She cried and the Spirit of God truly was like a "fire burning"; she felt it so strongly! Then I confirmed Bobby. Rogers confirmed Mike and Trish.

We all had refreshments and socialized at the reception. It was very well done. I am glad the service was as smooth as it was. I called Dad tonight to tell him of my excitement. He was pleased. And I also knelt in prayer to tell my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ of my sincere thanks and of my excitement to receive such a choice blessing. My heart truly pounds with joy! Good night!