Michael Joseph Anderson, youngest son of Michael and Kristin Anderson, was baptized and confirmed by his father on Sunday evening, July 8, 2018 to become the newest member of the Bloomington 7thWard of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Eight-year-old MJ, who will soon be in 3rdgrade at Bloomington Elementary School where he is in the Chinese dual immersion program, came prepared with a special piano performance of “Gethsemane” during the short program. According to his mom, MJ is happiest playing with friends and cousins and being a super awesome kid, so particularly enjoyed being surrounded members of his family from around St. George as well as from Cedar City, Ivins, Northern Utah … even South Dakota, on this happiest of occasions.
In the words of Elder Neil L. Anderson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, "we do not know everything from the beginning or even along the way. Our conversion comes step-by-step, line-upon-line. We first build a foundation of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. We treasure the principles and ordinances of repentance, baptism, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, then remain steady and patient as we progress through mortality. At times, the Lord's answer will be, 'You don't know everything, but you know enough - enough to keep the commandments and to do what is right'."
Congratulations, MJ on taking this important first step on your journey back to your Heavenly Father.