Chow Ming Li, 3 March, 2012
Lelystad
Elder Fullmer, Chow
Ming Lee and Elder Merrill
Chow-Ming Li was contacted on the street many years ago by
the missionaries. He made great progress and gained a testimony that the
message of the Restoration, Plan of Salvation, and Gospel of Jesus Christ were
true. He changed many things in his life to follow the commandments of
Christ. On the teaching record, there was a note from past Elders that he
was ready to be baptized in Hong Kong. We read the record to see what had
happened, but there was no end to the story, so we did some investigation and
looked him up. We went to his house and were told that he was not
home, but his wife gave us his number. It took a week or two to find him
because he is a very busy business man. After a few tries, we set up an
appointment.
After getting to know him and getting acquainted, we began
our appointment by asking about his thoughts of the Book of Mormon. We
quickly learned that he still believed that it was true and that the rest of
the message was also true. So, Elder Taylor asked, "So, what is
holding you back from being baptized?" I will never forget this simple
response: "Nothing."
We set up a baptismal calendar. He chose to be
baptized on the 3rd of March, 2012. The date which we set this
appointment was, 7 December 2011. We thought it was a long way away
and that both of us would be gone by that time. But as we taught, the
date never changed. And as it turns out, I am still here. The
lessons went well. The members and he remembered each other from before
and he quickly fit in. As we taught, we found a strong believer in Jesus
Christ. We even took him on joint teaches a few times when he was also
investigating. That was quite helpful. He had a great understanding of
the gospel as we taught.
The day finally came that he was ready to be baptized.
The baptism was short and simple, but powerful. And, as Alma 37: 6-7
says, through small and simple things, great things are brought to pass.
I see much potential in this young husband and father. First, that the
gospel can help him, but also that he can support those he loves. He will
be a great asset in the church.
By Elder Merrill
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