Elder Todd Glover and I had been knocking on doors and greeting people on the streets one day while serving in the Cape Verde Praia Mission when we saw a young man walking down the main road dressed in the uniform of a security guard.

Even as we approached, in our hearts, we felt this young man's spirit and his desire to hear the gospel. We introduced ourselves and learned that his name was Gilson. He was returning home after his shift. He said he was willing to listen to our message, but it would have to be another day. He pointed down the road to where he lived, then made an appointment.

Several days later on Saturday evening, we were visiting our investigators to remind them about Church meetings the next day. We decided to invite Gilson, even though he hadn't been taught. He wasn't home at the time, so we left an invitation on a piece of paper.

To our dismay the next day, those we felt would come, failed to arrive. But to our delight, Gilson, who we thought was unlikely to come, entered the building — looking a bit timid, but determined.

Missionary lessons soon followed. During a discussion about the Restoration, Gilson accepted an invitation to pray. He later told us he felt different while praying. He said he believed in Joseph Smith as a prophet of God.

We continued to teach him and he continued to attend Church meetings. He quickly grasped the principles of the gospel and showed confidence in keeping the commandments.

Elder Glover was later transferred and Elder Manuel Fortes arrived. Gilson was sad that Elder Glover would not be teaching him anymore, but he continued to progress.

Gilson found a new job to avoid working on Sundays. He was forced to find a new place to live when his stepmother, who didn't approve of his baptism, kicked him out of the house.

Elder Fortes baptized Gilson. He has since proven himself a devoted member, attending the activities and sharing his newfound faith with friends. We are now home from our missions, but he continues to express his pleasure at being a Latter-day Saint, and eagerly anticipates his opportunity to serve a mission. — David Cardoso, Western Australia