Those Russian missionaries. They baptize people.

Wow last saturday was our investigator's baptism. Him and a woman from the neighboring branch were both baptized that day and it was UNREAL. honestly i have never felt so purely happy in my life. 

Our friend... lets call him Frodo...

Frodo was literally glowing after his baptism. the next day he came to church in a white shirt and tie and after receiving the Gift of The Holy Ghost he gave me a smile i will never forget.

There is no greater work than the work of God. There is no greater feeling than helping a brother find the true and everlasting gospel of Christ. We all bore our testimonies afterward and i couldnt even speak haha let alone in Russian...

Elder Kuz'min, my new Russian Companion and i get along like bros. hes a super cool guy and way old in the mission. Its actually his last transfer before he goes home. I really enjoy serving with this guy. And he knows how to cook so we have been eating different things than spagetti every day haha.

It snows a lot here but its not THAT cold. I have a really nice hat too.

If i didnt send some of you personal emails this week im sorry i promise to do so next week.  Its really great to hear from you all. 

That has seriously been one of my greatest blessings here in russia. Hearing all of the good things happening back home.

I love all you Guys and i cant wait to skype home for Christmas.

only 9 days till christmas...

"ITS PRACTICALLY HERE!!!"

haha aight well thats all for now. Remember that this is the best season of the year because we celebrate the birth of the most important person of all. Our savior Jesus Christ.
and if you want to know more about Jesus Christ, email me, i have this great book about him.

From Russia With Love

the happiest Elder in Russia

Winter time is here...

So i have good news. THERES GUNNA BE A BAPTISM THIS SATURDAY.

in fact.

 

There could be 5 BAPTISMS!!!!!

Those russian missionaries.... They baptize people. ANd the best part is that one of our investigators is definately gunna be one of em. He passed the interview yesterday. Wish i could tell you guys his name.... We met him at a Shaurma stand if that helps....

Anyway he was basically just a gift from god. Call the fruits of good labor. We are so blessed here in russia. 

another cool thing... the ENSIGN might be doing an arcticle on the service so you could see me in a church magizine next month.

 

In other news... I am getting a new companion. Yes Elder Eliason is going to another city far far away and i am getting paired up with elder Kuzmine. And Yes. He is a Native Russian. Its his last transfer as a missionary and he gets to spend it with me. Lucky him.

Im kinda nervous about the whole native comp thing. Hopefully he's understaning of my primitive American ways... and hopefully i come out of this next transfer a whole heck of a lot better at Russian. Its gunna be a trip. thats for sure.

 

uuuuhhhhhhmmmmmmmm.......

 

Oh yeah. We watched ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE on saturday. that was awesome. I love christmas

 

From Russia with love

Elder Memmott

Russia Russia Russia

Highlights, We committed a person to baptism. please pray for it to work out.

We celebrated thanksgiving twice, Elder Eliason and I made awesome pioneer costumes...

We got to see one of our investigators pray for the first time in his whole life... wow that was something special.

it snowed a ton :D

it now gets dark at 5:00 pm

There is going to be a massive baptismal service on the 14th and the ensign is gunna do a article on us.

My companion is gunna get transferred to a different city soon

gunna miss him

we sang Christmas music on the street... sort of...

 

what else...

 

I Love this work...

I honestly see miracles EVERY DAY.

FASTING WORKS try it some time...

 

still alive... sorry about last week.

 

Send me pictures if you can manage it. I feel a little visually removed from the world. Russia is REALLY DIFFERENT LOOKING THAN AMERICA.

 

From Russia with Love.

Elder Memmott