Julie Evans Welcomed As Newest Member of the Church

    Julie Evans (center) was taught the gospel by our Sister Missionaries.  Sister White on the left, and Sister Schokker on the right received Julie's name from the Visitor's Center at the Oakland Temple.  She had been invited there by a co-worker and enjoyed it so much.
   "I have always had God in my life," Julie explained.  " When the chips are down, He is supporting me.  My decision to be baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints did NOT come about by mistake."

       Vickie Anderson was one of several people Julie met in a work relationship. She observed and appreciated the way these people conducted themselves. Julie expressed thanks to her new friends for giving her the wisdom to see the truths of the Gospel.  On her decision to be baptized, one of them asked her, "How do you feel?"  She replied, "I feel so much joy. I just want to cry!"
    Julie asked President Joseph Anderson to baptize her. He said that other than temple baptisms, this is the first time he had baptized anyone since his daughter over 30 years ago. President Anderson also confirmed Julie a member of the Church the next day in Sacrament Meeting.
    A special guest at Julie's baptism was President Scott Hymas, president of the California Sacramento mission.