Saturday, November 23rd, we gained two more new member in our ward family. Ray and Crystal Steward were baptized! The event started with a talk on baptism by Crystal's mother, Sister Linda Sanders. Sister Sanders was baptized in 2009 in McMinville and expressed a beautiful testimony to Crystal and Ray of the power that her baptism had in her life. She warned them that they would still face uncertainty and trials in life but that those trials would be easier to wade through with the Lord on their side. After Sister Sanders' remarks, Ray, and then Crystal were baptized by Elder Higgins. Their son, Tyler, was there to support them along with many members of the ward. Next, a handful of missionaries - Sister DeMeyola, Sister Carpenter, Hermana Schmit, Hermana Ayre, Elders Callahan, Elder Openshaw, Hermana Garlitz and her companion, and the district leader along with his companion - beautifully sang "I Believe in Christ" after which Sister Yockey gave an inspiriting talk on the Holy Ghost. Her words were inspiring and uplifting. She is truly, as she stated, a teacher of the Gospel. Crystal was welcomed into Relief Society by Sister Anderson. Brother Fricke welcomed Ray into Elder's Quorum, and then welcomed them both into the Ward.
The next morning, Sunday, November 24th, Ray and Crystal were confirmed members of the Church, given the gift of the Holy Ghost, and received beautiful blessings from Brother Jim Long.
We are so excited to have this strong couple join our ward family! Welcome Ray and Crystal!
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