Dad's letter to Elder K July 26, 2006
July 26, 2006
Elder Kaupanger,
One of the suggestions was for you to bring a story of your family ancestors that might be interesting in a missionary situation.
The following is from the Book of Remembrance of my grandfather’s grandfather, John Peter Rasmus Johnson (JPR) who was born in April 1824 in Denmark.
One night [at the age of 27] when JPR was out walking he met Christen Larsen, who was a convert to a new religion called Mormonism. The two men began a conversation which soon drifted to the new religion, and they talked until early morning. As Brother Larsen was laboring as a home Elder, he was happy to explain the principles of the Gospel to JPR who was inspired of its truthfulness. As they walked along they passed a pond of water which was covered with over twenty inches of ice. JPR said “Now here is some water, why not baptize me right now?” “I wouldn’t unless I was really converted,” replied Brother Larsen. “I am converted and I want to be baptized right now,” was JPR’s reply. They proceeded to break the ice and he was baptized. Later in the day he was confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; this took place on 7 December 1851. His wife was baptized on the 12th of December, five days later.
Two years later they emigrated to the United States and to Utah to be with the Saints. (More about the trip at a later time.)
I love you much and proud of you and inspired by what you’re doing. We’re looking forward to getting your first letter.
Love,
Dad
Elder Kaupanger,
One of the suggestions was for you to bring a story of your family ancestors that might be interesting in a missionary situation.
The following is from the Book of Remembrance of my grandfather’s grandfather, John Peter Rasmus Johnson (JPR) who was born in April 1824 in Denmark.
One night [at the age of 27] when JPR was out walking he met Christen Larsen, who was a convert to a new religion called Mormonism. The two men began a conversation which soon drifted to the new religion, and they talked until early morning. As Brother Larsen was laboring as a home Elder, he was happy to explain the principles of the Gospel to JPR who was inspired of its truthfulness. As they walked along they passed a pond of water which was covered with over twenty inches of ice. JPR said “Now here is some water, why not baptize me right now?” “I wouldn’t unless I was really converted,” replied Brother Larsen. “I am converted and I want to be baptized right now,” was JPR’s reply. They proceeded to break the ice and he was baptized. Later in the day he was confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; this took place on 7 December 1851. His wife was baptized on the 12th of December, five days later.
Two years later they emigrated to the United States and to Utah to be with the Saints. (More about the trip at a later time.)
I love you much and proud of you and inspired by what you’re doing. We’re looking forward to getting your first letter.
Love,
Dad
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