This last week was very busy. We had a ton to do and a lot of places to go. We still saw miracles and the Lord provided.
On Tuesday we had exchanges. I was with another American elder. We worked in our area, it was so awesome! We had a great day. He interviewed our candidate for baptism and we were able to find other people to teach. We even taught this super spiritual lesson in the evening about the plan of salvation. The person we taught is fire. He asked such good questions, it was great.
On Wednesday we taught some recent converts in the morning about the restoration. It was a good lesson and then we exchanged back to our companions. The mission nurse called and said we needed to go to the MRC (missionary recovery center) and do some stuff. That took a lot of time out of our day. We did that and got everything squared away and got back to our area as fast as possible to visit people.
On Thursday the whole zone had to go into the mission office to get a flu shot and after that we had exchanges again. I went to the other area this time. It was a productive exchange. I learned new things and met some great people. There is a tatay over there that works with the missionaries everyday and he is so cool. I loved talking with him. He knows the area so well.
On Friday we exchanged back. We did our planning and helped prepare for the baptism on Saturday. We were putting water in the font and doing other necessary preparations. We were also able to visit these long time investigators and the lesson was good. They really seem to be softening and coming closer to baptism. The day was very busy but it was good.
Saturday was awesome! We had the baptism in the morning! We had members come and support and the program went great!! The candidate was so happy and I was so grateful we got to know him and teach him. After the baptism, we had the opportunity to take recent converts to the temple to do baptisms for the dead. It was so cool to see someone we had taught previously, get baptized, then enter the temple to do baptisms for the dead. We were able to go in with them. The temple is amazing and the Spirit is so strong. When we got home the person that was baptized in the morning worked with us. He's so fire!
Sunday was awesome too. We had miracles happen with people coming to church! It was so exciting. This area has so much potential! There are great people here. We were able to teach some recent converts and then had a lot of places to go, so we went on splits and were able to teach a great new family. They are a referral of recent converts and the lesson was awesome. They already committed to come to church and are so interested. The Spirit was so strong in the lesson. The whole week was busy and awesome.
This may be my last email. I just want to say that I know this Church is the true Church of Jesus Christ. I know that Joseph Smith was a true prophet and called of God. I know the Book of Mormon is true and if we read it we can find answers to our prayers. I know Russell M. Nelson is a prophet of God and has been called at this time to guide and help us. These have really been the best two years! I have learned so many things. I have grown closer to my Savior and my faith has been tested and strengthened. I love missionary work! I have learned that the Lord is aware of our individual needs and He will always provide. He loves us and wants to help us. The work is true. I have seen many miracles on my mission and I know we can all see miracles and tender mercies in our lives. I hope you all have a wonderful week.
Elder Snyder
