This week has been so amazing. On Tuesday, our sweet investigator invited Sister Gu and I, as well as President and Sister Christensen over for dinner. It was so great to spend time with all of them and we were able to get to know her better. Her son and daughter were both there, and I practiced teaching the 10 Commandments. it was just a great night.
Then on Friday, the elders had a baptism for their investigator 박정호 (pak jong ho). He decided pretty suddenly to get baptized, so we helped them make preparations for everything. I was able to pass off lesson 4 while we waited for the font to fill up! Woohoo! Members were really sweet and we had a pretty good turn out for such short notice. Even President Christensen came with his wife. They are such amazing people. I sang the song "Baptism" from the children's songbook but in Korean. And after practicing it almost once, it actually went surprisingly well. The bishop took us all to dinner afterwards, which made us late coming home but President said it was okay since he was sitting next to us as we ate. We had a seafood soup (that's the best description I can think of). The first thing I noticed was the tentacles sitting on top. But it was really good, and I found out afterwards that there was also oyster and squid in there with the octopus. But besides the chewy texture I really liked it.
Saturday was AMAZING! We spent a long time at the church making sure things were going well. The ward was so amazing. They helped fill up the font, they made a huge dinner for afterwards, and so many people came to support. When she arrived with her family, she was really nervous but so excited. Her daughter introduced us to her uncle and aunt who are members. Then we met our investigators husband and we were so happy! He isn't a member and said he wouldn't be able to come because he works really far away. But the night before he came home and surprised his family. He told her he couldn't miss her baptism. It was so sweet. He hasn't been taught by the missionaries but has started reading the Book of Mormon so we have really high hopes for him. The missionaries did a special musical number for her, and then she was baptized by her son. We made sure her husband had a front row seat. They are the sweetest people alive. I love them all so much. The spirit was so strong, and we were so happy. Afterwards, we all went upstairs where they had more food than any human could ever eat. We also got her a cheesecake and flowers, and brought them out complete with candles while we sang "Happy Baptism to you". She started crying as she blew out the candles and said she was so grateful for the love and support of the members. Both she and the elders investigator were confirmned on Sunday. Her husband came to church with her as well. Her testimony is so strong. She has such a desire to follow Christ and do what is right. I love her so much and she is such an example to me and other ward members already. Holy cow it has been such an incredible week.
We have been trying to visit a lot of less active members this week. It's been really fun to see them start opening up to us. One man asked us to stop inviting him to church but he still wanted us to come over. So we came, and he asked us to sing hymns while he played along with his harmonica. It was a really sweet way to invite the spirit into his home without making him feel too pressured. Another sister didn't want us in her home at all. But her husband invited us in. She brought us food but didn't really seem interested in talking. I asked if I could practice teaching her a short message, and taught her about eternal families. She slowly opened up and eventually came and sat by us on the couch. We ended up staying and talking for over an hour. Her husband had me translate the 4th verse of I am a Child of God into English for him. It was a really sweet visit.
I love it here in Korea. Life is so good. There are definitely challenges and hard days, but it doesn't matter as long as I am relying on the Lord. He loves his children no matter who they are. I am so grateful for this opportunity to teach and bring the gospel to the wonderful people here in Korea, Thank you for all the birthday wishes again. I love you all and Happy Thanksgiving!
-Sister Seegmiller
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