WEEK 65 : REALLY MEAN SCARY DOG......

   Had a week full of exchanges and spiritual experiences. It was a good week

   On Tuesday I had exchanges with a newer American Elder, It was awesome. We almost got bitten by a really mean and scary dog. Usually the dogs are more bark than bite here, but this dog chased a little and was sketchy but we got out alright.  Also we taught this one lesson where I felt the Spirit so strong. The Spirit just seemed to be guiding us and I could see that the investigators were feeling it. It was so cool. The Spirit just brought us all together and everything was understood. 

   On Wednesday we went to this oym we had they are pretty cool and we got some new investigators there.  One of the lessons we taught was fire because a recent convert was there and their testimony was awesome. It really invited the Spirit and really helped the investigator. I could see the change happening in the investigator.  

   On Thursday we had exchanges with another American Elder. It was cool.  We found some good new people. People are just so nice in the Philippines and so willing to listen, It's awesome. Then I had some interviews with baptismal candidates. It was amazing. I felt the Spirit so strong. It was  awesome.  As I looked into their eyes and could see the change even though I just met them and it was so cool to hear their testimonies. It was incredible. 

   On Friday I had exchanges again because there were more interviews. The interview was great and once again a great experience.  Then we went to this investigator they had (I was working in the other area). They have been investigating for many years. I can testify that the promise in D&C 84:85 is true. I was just praying that we would know what to say.  The Spirit was so strong and it was amazing. I just knew exactly what to say. There was no pause and it flowed perfectly. The elder I was with spat fire too. After they committed to be baptism!!! Miracle

   On Saturday we visited and taught and brought recent converts to district conference. Good day.  We ate soup with pig liver in it, it was delicious.

   On Sunday we had district conference again, it was great.  I learned a lot.  We taught some great investigators.  The thing that is killing us is people aren't married but we are working and doing all we can to help them.  

   It was a great week. I learned a lot and really felt the Spirit. The church is true and will keep pressing onward.  I hope you all have a good week

Elder Snyder

WEEK 64 : HAMBURGERS & CHIPS

  Hello. I hope everyone had a good week. 

  
 Last Tuesday I had exchanges, it was great.  I went to this elders area.  It was great. I learned a lot and this elder was awesome. He really loves finding and we talked to everyone.

  Last Wednesday  we found a great part member.  We feel he will be baptized, just needs that last little push.  We teach a lot to less actives and recent coverts.  We are trying to strengthen them so the branch can continue to develop.  But the work is good and its all about helping others come unto Christ

   Last Thursday we had an appointment and were punted immediately, it was rough.  We started finding and were able to talk to and find a lot of great people.  We also went to this place called mataas na lupa. (high ground)  Wow the name is right.  It was so high up and tiring but there's great people there and its close to the church.   We were able to secure a referral and taught a great lesson to that part member I mentioned.  The spirit was so strong and the lesson just flowed so well.   It was an awesome experience. 

  Last Friday my companion got sick. we were home bound, I just read and studied. I actually had a good day because I learned a lot. The Spirit taught me many things. I did a self examination and studied and prayed. I know Heavenly Father wants to help each of us but we need to come to Him willing to listen. The Spirit can help us learn and grow little by little. That's what is important, as long as we are doing our best and trying to change little by little. 

   Last Saturday my companion was still sick but I was able to get permission from my mission president to work with some priests, we had a good day.  We taught some great lessons.  

   Sunday was awesome.  I felt the Spirit so strong. The sacrament is awesome, I look forward to it every week. Such a great time to reflect and repent and feel the Spirit.  We had a good day of work. We contacted referrals and got some new investigators.  Also the couple missionaries fed us hamburgers and chips. That was heaven.  

   We had a great week, I hope you all have a great week too.

Elder Snyder

WEEK 62 & 63 : DON'T TAKE THE SIMPLE THINGS FOR GRANTED

  WEEK 62

I'm really short on time this week.  I would just like to share a cool story.

   Last Tuesday we had zone conference. and I was told a cool story.   The missionary that is assigned in Taguig 1st (my first area) told me that a family my companion and I found got baptized as a family.  Such a simple story but so touching and made me so happy.  The church is true and the Lord is in charge and guides the work and is preparing many. 

   I want to give a birthday shout out to Ali for turning 17.  I Hope it was a great day. 

   We had a good week. worked hard and taught repentance.   looking forward to another great week.  I invite everyone everywhere to open their mouths and share the gospel.   It's the best things we've got so we need to share it. there are many that need the gospel and all it takes is us sharing and inviting. 

WEEK 63

   Last week was great!!!!!! we had a baptism!! so exciting and so happy. 

   So last Tuesday our baptismal candidate got interviewed.  Travel and exchanges are hard because areas are far apart. I went on exchanges with the zone leaders so they could interview our candidate. It was awesome, I learned so much. 

    On Wednesday we had trainee/trainer meeting.   I learned a ton.  President Koster did our zone interviews.  Interviews are always awesome with president.  He told me about my last area and about the current area.  The last area is becoming a branch and recent convert just got the Melchezidek priesthood.  It's so exciting to see the work progressing in that area and my current area. 

   Thursday we worked hard and taught a lot. We really are focusing on strengthening here. They're all great members and do so much for the church, it's awesome.

   On Friday we taught some great lessons.  We taught this one couple that is saving to be  married so they can be baptized and then go to the temple. They really want to go to the temple.  This made me realize how important the temple is and sometimes it can be taken for granted.  Because of where I've been transferred I haven't been to the temple in about a year because it's so far away. I miss it and encourage all to go as much as possible.  The Lord needs us in His temple to carry out that part of the work.

  On Saturday we had the baptism!!!  It was a great service.  Many members showed up and the program was smooth.  We then baptized in a river which was a new experience.  It was cool. It was a great experience.  Having baptisms is so happy and makes everything worth it.  The person that was baptized gave a great testimony and it was topped off with great cookies  from the couple missionaries, great day.   Later that night we had a great FHE with a family. 

  On Sunday the confirmation was great.  We focused on finding less actives.  We were blessed and found some and even found a member that is not on the records of the branch which is a great find. It  shows how the Lord works by small and simple means.  

   It was a great week. I learned a lot.  I hope you all have a great week

Elder Snyder