This week I had the opportunity to go on a work exchange with an incredible missionary named Elder Baldeon. Elder Baldeon is from Lima Peru, and just recently got to the mission about a week ago. I can honestly say that have never met such a humble and dedicated missionary. Elder Baldeon was baptized just over a year ago, and is the only member of the church in his family. It was amazing to be with him and hear his conversion story. His family was completely against him being baptized, and even more against him serving a mission, yet he knew in his heart that the gospel was true and knew that he had a responsability to share his knowledge with others. The only support he recieved for his mission was his bishop, and a few other members of his ward. He came to the mission with only one suit case worth of clothes, but he brought with him the most important and valuable thing he could have brought: a rock solid testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. What great opportunity it was for me to be able to be around Elder Baldeon for 24 hours. He is a real example of someone who has "left their nets" to follow the Savior.
The other highlight of this week was on Sunday. Our ward recieved a visit from one of the first 6 missionaries that served here in Piura over 50 years ago! In sacrament meeting he was invited to speak to the ward, and he gave an amazing account of what the church was like here in Piura 50 years ago. While he was serving, there were only 45 members in all the city of Piura. Now Piura has its own mission and thousands of members, including 4 stakes. It was so cool to talk to him and share experiences. It makes me wonder how the church will grow here in the next 50 years. I am so grateful for the opportunity that Ive had to contribute to the growth of the church in this part of the Lords vineyard. The work will continue to move foward!
Avanza Su verdad!
Elder Bailey
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