by Sister Ihrig
It all started in July 2022 when Armahni’s step-dad, Chase, sent in a media request to learn about the power of prayer. Two zealous missionaries ventured through the trenches and hills of the North Georgia city in which Armahni and her family had recently moved. Chase, having purposefully sent in a request to meet with missionaries, answered the door, leading to a two-year long journey of faith for him and his family.
Armahni was only six years old when the missionaries started coming over, but she looked forward to their visits every time. Although she didn’t understand a lot of the discussions at first, she knew she loved God, Jesus Christ, and whatever sweet spirit the missionaries brought into their home; it was her heart’s greatest desire to connect with God.
As she grew older, she started attending church with her step-father and listening intently to the testimonies people bore about their own faith in Christ. “I loved hearing other people say what they loved about God and Jesus because I love them too!” she says. Armahni, although young, felt as though she was already a member of our church. In fact, it wasn’t until the spring of 2024 that she even knew she wasn’t.
Over seventeen missionaries had taught Armahni and her family, but only now was she old enough to be baptized, so when she was asked if that was something she wanted, she jumped on the opportunity. Finally, she could make her own covenants, or promises, with God!
Before her baptism, Armahni was anything but nervous. This was something she’d looked forward to for almost the past two years! Beaming with excitement and with a twinkle in her eye, Armahni was baptized on March 30, 2024. She recounted the experience “I felt like a totally new person after I came out of the water! I could feel God’s spirit and it was really peaceful!” She later stated that she felt the same peace during and after receiving the Holy Ghost.
Once all the excitement of the event was passed, Armahni was asked why she decided to be baptized, to which she responded, “Because I love Jesus, and I was thinking I want to be a missionary and help people know God too!” Armahni has also mentioned her love for the Gift of the Holy Ghost. She loves going to primary, singing in the church choir, and taking the sacrament.
Armahni expressed gratitude for the many missionaries who had continued to teach her and her family over the years, and the multitude of ward members who helped her in Primary and at home. Armahni is super excited to grow up as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and cannot wait for her opportunity to serve her very own mission!
Missionaries involved in teaching Armahni: Caleb Cobos, Karoly Serralde, Davin Adams, Gus Mcentire, Derek MacLay, Nicha Tucker, Stephany Cox, Samantha Wiser, Elle Phillips, Kylie Cunningham, Shannon Oldroyd, Afton Branch, Lexi Colson, Kayla Wittwer, Kobee Hall, Iain Beevers, Madison Bailey, Kimberly Talbot, Jenessa Ihrig
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