Robert J. Dudfield, 52, and Darice B. Dudfield, five children, Eltham Ward, Melbourne Australia Heidelberg Stake: Ethiopia Addis Ababa Mission. Start sharing the gospel with everyone before you go. Were very excited and very grateful. Pizza Factory pizza with fresh tomatoes. So, we know a little bit about you before we make the decision as to where well assign you to serve, he said, adding, I witness and testify, after assigning thousands of missionaries, that the power of the Spirit of God prompts a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. (RNS) A former president of the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, is accused of sexual misconduct, which he appears to admit in a leaked interview. He was born in Riobamba, Ecuador, to Max Espinoza and Theresa Adrian. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona, to William Frank Wright and Martha Cheryl Wright. She committed to read the Book of Mormon and pray about it. Armenia Yerevan Mission They were amazing people. (Jill), Get space bags or find another way to make things as small as possible. I still get distracted, but its easier to get back on track. It is actually a very diverse place too. Here are survey responses from ProvoRMs, to give you a snapshot into what its like to live in the mission. (Tara), I learned to focus on what someone is saying and how I can help them. She was born in Benson, Arizona, to Charles Dean Kartchner and Joanne Lee Kartchner. I had a companion that would only eat peanut butter, and carried a jar with him to dinner appointments. President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, hands the lectern off to his daughter Holly Clayton for her to share brief remarks during the devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Always look forward to the mountains and sunrise. (Stephanie), Just follow whats in the packet and youll be fine. We should not pick or choose who to share the gospel with. Flipboard. Just because its Utah doesnt mean its not a mission. In the middle of my testimony she said stop, youre making me cry. It got quiet all of a sudden. (Leonor), Spaghetti, roast, mashed potatoes. Elder Zwick is a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy and is a former president of the Brazil, Brazil South, and North America Northeast areas, counselor in the Europe West and Europe Central Area Presidencies, president of the Chile Santiago South Mission and missionary in the North Argentina Mission. Born in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Roy Erwin Babbel and Rhoda Mae Welker Babbel. Free resources about the Utah ProvoMission: *Learn about what living in Utah is like. London was cold. Hes a fortunate guy.. President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, speaks at the devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Follow the missionary handbook. (Stephen), People in St. George are open and friendly and willing to share their homes. Born in Salt Lake City to Floyd Edward Minster and Norma Reid Minster. The shirts make great gifts for pre-missionaries, returned missionaries and missionaries currently serving. E. Xavier Espinoza, 54, and Silvia Mara Velasquez Casco Espinoza, two children, San Rafael Ward, Los Chillos Ecuador San Rafael Stake: Per Chiclayo Mission, succeeding President Winsor Balderrama and Sister Rocio Maribel Balderrama Quiones. Good times. Sister Morrin is a Primary presidency secretary and temple ordinance worker and former ward temple and family history consultant, Primary teacher, and Young Women adviser. Diligence. After news of his call as mission president spread, Reids phone buzzed with messages of love and support from family, friends and former teammates. My companion dislocated his shoulder. Brother Vsquez serves as a branch president and is a former stake president, counselor in a stake presidency, bishop and branch president. Born in Provo, Utah, to Charles Edward Greer and Barbara Ann Johnson Greer. Learn to take counsel from mission leaders. Sister Wright is a service mission leader and former stake and ward Relief Society presidency secretary and ward Young Women presidency counselor. (Daniel), I crashed a car on my mission taking a left hand turn. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. You will be going to the greatest and in some cases, weirdest mission in the church. (Jackson), I wish I would had learn that a mission is more than teaching the gospel, but a commitment to serve God and accept you will be stretched and grow spiritually. There were many times when someone reported to the mission president something or one of the investigators tried to get out of doing something because someone else did it. I never weary of talking about it., He added: And I hope that you become so enthused and so excited and so touched by the Spirit that your testimonies and your witnesses will become so powerful that you will find it almost second nature to want to witness that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that He has restored His Church in this dispensation of the fulness of times., He gave a blunt assessment of the Restoration. His concluding testimony included another fellow missionary connection. Sister Wiest is a Primary general board member and former stake Young Women president, ward Young Women presidency counselor, temple worker, Primary music leader, and missionary in the Norway Oslo Mission. Learn more about guidelines and necessary forms. As designed, it is to contain 37 offices, 22 chapels, 290 . Be humble. (Daniel), In Spanish, the word trastes means dishes, except in Argentina where it refers to your rear-end in a not so nice way. Born in Spokane, Washington, to John Roberts Jones and Flora Tiffany Jones. We cover stakes and it is such a blessing because you get to learn from great leaders of great wards. Two-time National League MVP and seven time All-star Dale Murphy and his wife Nancy presided over the Massachusetts Boston Mission from 1997-2000. SHARE. He was born in Devonport, Australia, to Roy Dudfield and Yvonne Judith Dudfield. I think sometimes I feel like Im doing it alone, but I need to just remember that the [Heavenly Father] is right there next to me, even if I cant see Him., Sister Erin Smoot, from Lawrence, Kansas, going to the Utah Salt Lake City West Mission, said: What I learned was that as we turn to Jesus Christ, He will help us with everything were trying to do in our missions, because sometimes missions can be hard and life in general can be hard. (Stephanie), Everything in Preach my Gospel, haha. Select a Date, Time and Place for the Reunion, Prepare for the Next Reunion and Cleaning Up, Devotional/Fireside and Message from your President and his wife in the Chapel (if your president is not able to attend, a Senior Vice President, Laboratory Operations /Hybrid. Fries. (Jill), I was called to be a St. George Visitor Center sister. (Tara), I had an investigator pretend he hated missionaries and scare a greenie I had. 30 May 2014 Twelve new mission presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency. Reid family. We went there and knocked on the door. (Jill), I wish I developed my social skills more. (Jill), I found it easy to see these people the way the Savior saw them. I wouldnt have missed my family and home the first little bit as much. Heavenly Father is happy when we obey. Had a lot of troubled companions. (Daniel), I came to know my Savior better, on a personal level. (Stephanie), I guess it is appropriate to share that my companion farted in the middle of a prayer (nightly planning). He described his friend using words like humble, motivator, infectious and positive. If he could find a way to make it happen, Ah You and his wife would apply to serve as a couple with the Reids in Australia. Were doing good, Gabriel Reid said. I feel like my NFL career, the challenges and the trials of bouncing around from team to team, moving my family around, actually helped prepare me for this calling in a lot of ways. (Leonor), Im convinced you love the people immensely wherever you serve. Full Time position. President/owner, Sky Blue Industries, Inc. Born in Ogden, Utah, to Rulon Alton Griffin and LueDean Bingham Griffin. Sister Vsquez is a former ward Young Women president, ward Primary president, seminary and institute teacher and temple ordinance worker. You will get to see how the Church is supposed to be run. But as we turn to Jesus Christ, He will be able to make that at least easier for us and help us to be able to get through it.. Brother King is a bishop and former high councilor, stake Young Men president, and missionary in the Philippines Cebu City Mission. Utah Provo Mission: Webmaster: Kathy Wasden: . By being the best person you can be, you can be the best missionary you can be. Utah Provo Mission | Presidents List All | Edit Profile President Hugh S. Gregson Address not available Send Email Spouse: Linda Jensen Gregson Served: 1997 - 2000 Associated Alumni Your Occupation: Certified Financial Planner Comments: Cell: Sister Gregson (801) 787-7675; President: (801) 787-7674 Utah Provo Mission | Welcome Thursday, February 2, 2023 Welcome! Brother Watson is a former stake presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, ward clerk, elders quorum presidency counselor, ward Young Men presidency secretary, Sunday School and Primary teacher, and missionary in the Colombia Cali Mission. To access the official LDS.org map for the Orem Mission: Log into your LDS account here. He shared that he just had to kneel down in prayer. I was known as go go grandma because I was in constant hiding from my family. I work well with members now. (Daniel), Dont let others belittle your mission. Matthew W. Wright, 55, and Kimberly V. Wright, five children, Maplewood Ward, Gilbert Arizona Williams Field Stake: Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Mission, succeeding President Steven C. Bednar and Sister Cindy Bednar. Sister Ames was born in Salt Lake City to Peter Hetherington Bennett and Rebecca Bennett. A cap rests atop a hymnal in the sheet music storage area inside the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Adam Fondren, for the Deseret News His concluding testimony included another "fellow missionary" connection. No answer. (Stephen), Taking 10 German bikers on tour and getting referrals from 3. (Stephen), My parents live there now. Doman sees Reid as a dynamic leader with a compassionate heart and believes the Reid family will be a tremendous blessing to the missionary work in Australia. They will begin their service in July of 2020. The simple things! He was born in Provo, Utah, to Christopher Dean Grisel and Christine Dale Van Wagoner. Approximately 50 languages are taught at the Provo MTC. It didnt rain a whole lot and moisture itself was hard to come by. With the exception of Elder and Sister Zwick, who will begin their service immediately, these couples will begin serving in July. The chapel was packed and we forgot our investigator came from a polygamous family and our Mission President and his wife were there as well. Merrell Group, Provo 1994-00 Pres. (Stephen), Irmitas Tortas. Utah Provo Mission Alumni Web Site is dedicated to the alumni of this mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Jackson), Dont try and talk like the locals in small towns, its insulting to them. So to make long story short, the wife thought her son was the first one to be baptized but when the baptism font door was opened and the husband was the one in the water to be baptized the wife couldnt hold her surprise and how shocked she was she was and was just crying the whole timeso after the husband was baptized he was given the priesthood and he baptized his son and that was another dream that the son and mom didnt expect so it was very spiritual. The Gabriel and Heather Reid family, left to right: Gabriel, Noelle, Jaidyn, Irelynn (Milo), Heather, and Adney in 2020. This includes one new mission the Mozambique Beira Mission. This includes the new Rwanda Kigali and Hawaii Laie missions. Its difficult sure, but nowhere near as difficult as people always say it is. Most missionaries were assigned to two or three stakes, rather than wards. (Atelaite), I am a confident speaker. (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}); !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) A new mission president gives a comment during a breakout session of the 2019 Mission Leadership Seminar at the Provo Missionary Training Center, which was held June 2325. (Jill), When I got a confirmation from the Lord, after nine months of struggling, that he loves me and is proud of what I was doing. Dry. People asked, Have your plans changed? Brown Group: 6. (Seth), Navajo tacos, great harvest bread. Oh, how I wanted to dieeverything went wrong from there. And what is our message? CEO, Salus Homecare. video taped message, a message recorded to cassette tape or a written letter from the President would be a good alternative. (Leonor), The more prepared you are, the less of your mission is spent playing catch up. It wasnt just because of his past experiences as a young missionary serving in Great Britain more than 70 years ago or as a mission president in Toronto, Ontario, a half-century ago. Bruce Summerhays retired from professional golf to preside over the Florida Tampa Mission from 2010-2013. It either happened or it didnt, he said. Brother Madsen is a former high councilor, bishop, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Chile Santiago South Mission. Our zone leaders brought this sled that can fit four people. In my mind, I imagined a needle poking a heart thats why she cried. It was scary, crazy and dangerous. I learned to speak publicly. She was born in Salt Lake City to Robert Evans Cutler and Jewel Cutler. Brother O'Riordan serves as assistant ward mission leader and is a former . Shirt designs include ProvoMission logo/emblem shirts and Called to Serve shirts. Twelve new mission presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency. Patience. I knocked on the door and we waited. My grandmother served at the temple there for two decades and lived in St. George while I was growing up. Born in Salt Lake City to William Evert Zwick Jr. and Audrey McDonough Zwick. Born in Salt Lake City to Vernon Kenneth Back and Carol Richardson Back. (Leonor), Love teachinga great mother to my children and a better wife. Mark J. Wiest, 61, and Dana C. Wiest, four children, Monument Park Ward, Salt Lake Monument Park Stake: Mxico Veracruz Mission, succeeding President Greg Palmer and Sister Tamra K Palmer. Brother Back is a former counselor in a stake presidency, bishop, high councilor, ward Young Men president, Scoutmaster and missionary in the Australia Melbourne Mission. Leandro de Oliveira, 47, and Arina de Oliveira, two children, Boa Viagem Ward, Recife Brazil Boa Viagem Stake: Brazil Rio de Janeiro North Mission, succeeding President Jlio Csar Kern and Sister Denise Dornelles Kern. (Daniel), I wish I had read out of Preach My Gospel more. St. George is hot and you get red dirt everywhere. SHARE Former BYU and NFL player has a change of plans, will be a mission president. ), Self Catered Meal (ie: Committee arranges for Wescoured YouTubeto find the best quality videos aboutUtah, that are free from inappropriate music, immodesty and profanity. I turned to my companion and said that we should leave and we began to walk away. Tonight the Spirit taught me through a story that President Ballard told that I need to rely on the Savior more, said Sister Lindsey Wilson, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and assigned to the Tennessee Nashville Mission. And thats one of the most important things that I felt tonight.. (Patrick), Better at talking and connecting with people. Hes currently serving as the first counselor in the Provo Utah 1st Stake presidency, a diverse Polynesian stake. Heres a list of LDS missionary blogs for the ProvoMission. He was driving with one arm. (Seth), I have an eternal familygained eternal friends from the mission as companions and members. (Jill), The best thing I can say is be yourself. (Leonor), Short sleeve shirts, non wool suits, extra pants and socks. (Jackson), Everyone is very nicest willing to serve.The landscape and atmosphere is beautiful. My companion was sitting in the back with a broken arm. We visited their home to teach their son because the mom asked if we could teach their 8 year old son the missionary lessons before he got baptizedkeep in mind this was a part member familythe dad offered to sit in on the discussion but wasnt interested in the church. At least, I think you should, if youre doing it right. The mission designs are printed on white shirts and are shipped to you. To access the official LDS.org map for the ProvoMission: Here are in-depth YouTube video interviews with returned missionaries from the ProvoMission. I love the gospel and I love sharing it to our brothers and sisters. When you open the eyes of those who have not had the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ given unto them, it is one of the most thrilling, exciting experiences that youll have in your life., He encouraged missionaries to help those they teach to feel something as they listen and learn. Dont buy expensive clothing, expensive clothing wears out just the same as affordable. What doyou wish you knew/did at the beginning of your mission? Temples are so close! My whole mission could have been mild weather if my areas were reversed. Sister Zanudo was born in Hermosillo, Mexico, to Miguel Angel Vazquez Gurrola and Maria Dolores Jaime de Vazquez. Cory Mendenhall directs the MTC choir during the devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Mar 15, 2018, 8:09am PST SHARE SHARE New mission presidents called to serve in Salt Lake City, Zimbabwe, Japan and Colombia Flipboard Armando and Dina Ceballos 1 of 8 Daniel G. and Heidi N. Gifford 2 of 8 Craig K. and Merry G. Hitchcock 3 of 8 Adonai R. and Simone C. Lago 4 of 8 Spencer F. and Jane Mack 5 of 8 Tasara and Shamiso Makasi 6 of 8 The main challenge in the mission is pride. I also loved the fact that the people we taught were willing to listen. Member Missionaries of the Provo Mission Group: 5. Sister Talley is a temple ordinance worker and former stake Relief Society and Primary presidency counselor, ward Young Women and Primary president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, and seminary teacher. We werent sure where to go. Vice president, TruGrocer Federal Credit Union. Brother Talley is a temple ordinance worker and former stake president, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, branch president, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president, ward mission leader, and missionary in the Italy Rome Mission. When we got to the chapel everyone was there. (Jackson), Tracting a trailer park in the dark. I was already organized before and I have improved that skill. (Stephen), Perfect in the winter and hot in the summer. Gregory G. King, 61, and Lynnell S. King, three children, Edgemont First Ward, Provo Utah Edgemont Stake: Alaska Anchorage Mission, succeeding President Lance D. Toone and Sister Terri Lynn Toone. A ward Relief Society president, she is a former seminary teacher, Primary counselor and teacher, and inservice teacher. (Patrick), Members did not see missionaries much in my mission because we covered stakes instead of just a ward so they were always so good to us and willing to help any way they could. You give talks in church almost every Sunday. I know that Jesus Christ is the only way we can return to our Father in Heaven. (Atelaite), Love the ward members, they are are 90% of your success. Many were not surprised to see the Reid family going to the mission field. Username: Password: Type: AlumniFriends/MembersCurrentPresident Remember Me: List All| Edit Profile President Ralph W Smith Address not available Send Email Spouse:Elizabeth Ann Rothey Smith Our message is either true or it isnt its that simple. (Jackson), Having so many temples around, and having the privilege to work in a temple. Brother Espinoza is an Area Seventy and former stake president, stake presidency counselor, mission presidency counselor, stake Sunday School president, bishop, elders quorum president, and ward Young Men president. (Tara), I went to the temple three times with questions and I got an answer each time, that really helped. 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(Daniel), In the summer, it was hot and sunny and in the winter, it was snowy and cold. I testify to you that my mission as a young man over 70 years ago was the making of my testimony. Aug. 3, 1976 The first missionaries enter the new Language Training Mission as Phase I is completed. For anybody that knows football, to be a walk-on and get to the NFL, it says amazing things about his work ethic.. It is the same as the message youre going to carry to the world as missionaries of the Lord Jesus Christ., And Tuesday night, Feb. 28, in a devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center that was broadcast to the Churchs MTCs worldwide, President Ballard repeatedly emphasized the importance of teaching and testifying of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ through the Prophet Joseph Smith and the power of doing that by studying and internalizing the fundamental missionary principles taught in Preach My Gospel.. Please persuade them to become devout disciples of the Lord." As an undrafted free agent, Reid had short stints with the New York Jets and the Tennessee Titans before finding a home with the Chicago Bears from 2003 to 2006. I love cold weather! Updated October 10, 2022 2022 Mission Leadership Assignments The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called 164 new mission presidents and companions; most will begin service in July. (Seth), It wasnt funny then, but every time we talk about and think about it, its just funnyone of our investigators came from a polygamous family and he passed all the qualifications to be baptized. 2009 - 2012: Pitts, Neil Edward 2006 - 2009: (Stephanie), Wow. She was born in Provo, Utah, to Roger Mathew Hewett and Cerita Marie Hewett. We knocked again. Born in St. George, Utah, to Jacklyn Gordon Mathis and Cleo Stucki Mathis. But really the Spirit touched her heart and testified of the things we taught. Today Reid owns a construction and environmental construction management company. I think all will receive many broad blessings knowledge, experience, maturity, patience, etc. (Jackson), Pack very warm closed that require for you to not wear so much layers, that way its more comfortable. (Stephanie), Its cold in the winter and hot in the summer. You wont return home in the suit you wore out. Ward. I just love steak. Bruno Emilio Vsquez Robles, 50, and Brenda Elizabeth Lpez de Vsquez, four children, Sonora Ward, Amatitln Guatemala Stake: El Salvador San Salvador East Mission, succeeding President David L. Glazier and Sister Beverly B. Glazier. (Atelaite), I loved the desire to help that the members in our area had. Lynn Richard Madsen, 54, and Diane Mathis Madsen, four children, Stonewood 2nd Ward, Orem Utah Stonewood Stake: Mexico Oaxaca Mission, succeeding President Enrique Leyva Jimenez and Sister Nelly M. Rodriguez de Leyva. The following 16 new mission presidents and companions have been called by the First Presidency. Because members love missionaries so much homesickness will go away. Brown Group, Utah Provo Mission 2000-03 Pres. Dale C. Maurer, 56, and Leanne G. Maurer, four children, Capalaba Ward, Brisbane Australia Cleveland Stake: Colorado Colorado Springs Mission, succeeding President Daniel K. Stevenson and Sister Ann Marie E. Stevenson. So true. Any things you really like about the area/people? President, Meridian Title Company. Following Tuesday night devotionals at the Provo MTC, missionaries gather as branches to discuss what they learned from the speakers teachings as well as what they learned from the Spirit during the devotional message. The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called 105 new mission presidents and companions who will begin service in July . The most important thing is relying on the Lord throughout the process. He was born in Albany, New York, to Richard Lee Talley and Ruth Altha Purinton. (Jill), How to give a talk by the Spirit, and to trust in the Lord. getting married, etc. Here are LDS-friendly educational videos aboutUtah. Gabriel and Heather Reid have been called to preside over the Australia Sydney Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Are you still thinking about going down? But we were committed to going down, Reid said. Updated October 21, 2021 2021 Mission Leadership Assignments The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called 105 new mission presidents and companions who will begin service in July. Mathew Charles Greer, 60, and Terrilyn Haynes Greer, four children, Elliot Ward, Gilbert Arizona Stake: Mexico Xalapa Mission, succeeding President Paulo Lopez and Sister Josefina Melo de Lopez. Mahe is happy for Reid, who he sees as a man of high integrity and character. Theyve experienced a lot together over the years. Richard I. Heaton, 63, Provo, Utah; managing director of Priesthood and Family Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as Sunday School president in the Pleasant View 7th Ward; former bishop, branch president, mission president, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Valerie; nine children. (Patrick), Be ready for anything. Many were willing to help with the work or they were willing to listen when we had a bad day. (Stephen), How much I was going to love it? Retired senior account manager, Alcon Labs. I remember bearing my testimony about how much Heavenly Father loves their family and that Joseph Smith was a prophet and that I know that families are forever. No answer. Its truly a privilege to serve our Savior and Redeemer, and Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ truly do love us. Both appointments begin Aug. 1 and were made by the church's Board of Education, which . Steven Paul Griffin, 48, and Cherie Nanette Mitton Griffin, seven children, Meadows Ward, Plain City Utah Stake: Tennessee Knoxville Mission, succeeding President Richard A. Irion and Sister Gloria Irion. It was really stupid, wouldnt recommend faith walking in the snow. (Patrick), Get to know the gospel well. Study Preach my Gospel and you will be a great missionary. It will change you. Brown Group, Utah Provo Mission 2000-03 Pres. Brother Snow is a former counselor in a stake presidency, bishop, stake Sunday School president, high priests group leader, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president and missionary in the England East Mission. Dont collect too many souvenirs, as it makes transfers impossible. (Stephanie). President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, waves to the missionaries after speaking at a devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Brother Judd is a deacons quorum adviser and temple ordinance worker and former stake president, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, elders quorum presidency counselor, seminary teacher, and missionary in the Chile Santiago North Mission. I think the greatest blessing is that I changed and I was able to see families enter the waters of baptism and be sealed in the temple. I was new in the area and my companion and I were still figuring out how to teach together. Kendle Bowler, 58, and Robin Lynn Howell Bowler, four children, Meadow Valley Ward, Elko Nevada East Stake: Honduras Tegucigalpa Mission, succeeding President Carlos A. Hernndez and Sister Ana Rivas de Hernndez. Love your companions. Apostles are missionaries, too full time, until we die, said President Ballard, who was called to serve in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1985. Born in Bountiful, Utah, to H. Boyd Mortensen and Lucille Farthing Mortensen. They eventually got baptized. 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