Clint Mission 99 #24
June 14, 1999
Dear Family,
Word to all you sunburned “Lakers”! Sounds like you had a fun trip! Also seems like all of you miss me a bit more as you head out to the lake. Cause of all the fun we had before. Don’t worry Lucinda and I will be there in full form in 2000. Now back to the Spiritual stuff.
The major news is that we had a successful baptismal service June 12th. Twelve people were baptized, two families. Sam Sophon his wife and 5 children and Saom Soaphoun a single mother and her 4 children. It was a great service! We went to their house yesterday for a minute to schedule the new member discussions and they pretended they didn’t know us. The said, “ Since our baptisms yesterday we are all new people, and so have never met you.” Humor was an important part of building a relationship of trust with this family. I have such a love and vision for them as a family. I hope that they together can start a tradition of righteousness which can be passed on to friends , neighbors and posterity. Wow it was great to see them in white. Sophon went first followed by his wife and then from oldest to youngest. We tried to make their day special. The Spirit was so strong at the baptism. Elder H. Bryan Richards, of the Seventy and member of the Asia Area Presidency and his wife were there. It was really special. And I just can imagine how I’ll feel about it many years down the road when I look back on it, or in a few years when I see them go through the Temple built her in Phnom Penh. It is going to happen! The Lord loves these people and He pours his Spirit upon those who will read the Book of Mormon and have faith to live the commandments.
The District Conference was a good success too. There were 654 people in attendance. The theme was Alma 5:33
Alma 5:33
33 Behold, he sendeth an invitation unto all men, for the arms of mercy are extended towards them, and he saith: Repent, and I will receive you.
an invitation to Christ. Those who spoke did excellent, especially Elder Richards who spoke about what we could do specifically to come to Christ.
Daily Scripture Study
Daily Personal Prayer
Listen to the Prophet
Prepare to go to the Temple.
I sure felt the power and Spirit of the Conference and Elder Richards’ remarks. I hope the members did too. It is quite a production with 3 languages going at one time English, Khmane and Viet. We have all been busy this week putting it together.
Well, I am about out of time. I need to get caught up on my journal and get ready for tomorrow’s Zone Conference. I will try to give you a better report next week.
I love you all!
Love your Son, Brother, and Missionary!
P.S. Elder Hoare and I purchased “Corn” flavored Ice Cream I’ll let you know if it is good or not. Doesn’t sound good, but had to try it.