Baptism, snow, sleet, oh wow!

It has been a very cold and snowy week here in Newburgh, NY. We have had several storms this past week, and my companion and I have been "grounded" at a couple of points, which means that the weather is too bad for us to drive in. Last night the snow turned to sleet, which made the roads really not fun to drive in. But, we and our car are doing fine, as I've been letting my companion do the driving in the snow. That's just not a skill I picked up living in Arizona.

Left to right: Elder Filoso, Samuel, member who baptized him, Elder Turner

We had a baptism on Saturday for Samuel Porter! This is someone Elder Filoso found and taught, and I got to see the man baptized. I really didn't teach Sam, but I am glad to see him accept the gospel and show God that he is willing to follow Him. It was a small meeting, but a very spiritual experience.

There is work enough for the two of us. We are now working with another investigator named Richard, who has recently accepted a baptismal date for the 28th of this month. He is working through some drug problems, but he has a few awesome members helping him through it. Hopefully all goes well with him. We have a few others we are working with as well in various phases of progression.

I am doing fine, though I have to watch my weight. Having a car and members feeding us leaves a large opportunity to gain if one is not careful. I have been in the 160's my whole mission thus far, so I am doing well. Come summer I'm sure we will be outside a bit more. All there is to do now outside is shovel cars and the church.

Hope you all are doing well, and remember that God loves each and every one of you individually.

Elder Ryan Turner
New York New York North Mission
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