As usual we had another great week in the field. This last satuday we had 2 baptisms. The first is a wonderful lady named Ana. Ana had a huge problem with coffee. After 3 days of drinking coffee and admitting it to us she took hold of the Iron Rod and stook it out. I always love talking about the wonderful and strong man my father is. After talking to the missionaries he left everything behind and followed the Word of Wisdom. I can see the great blessing that he has recieved, that I have recived, and those of countless other that I have seen on my mission. One thing I have greatly appreciated from my mission is that the Gospel of Jesus Christ changes lives. Even the worst of people can change. I have seen so many countless people change their lives and enjoy all the blessing of the Gospel. It brings me great joy to see what my father in heaven has done with this people. On Sunday I call some investigators from my second area. I was astonished and full of happiness to here that all of the baptisms there are active even with difficult circumstances. They are building a new chapel so they have to meet in the stake center. I love this people. I love that they love and have grasped the gospel in their lives. I feel so great that I have served my Father in Heaven. I have learned so much from him and his son Jesus Christ. The scriptures are my maps to live and I strive everyday to be worthy to recieve the guidence of the Holy Spirit. I know that this is the work of hte Lord. I can feel his Spirit work through me. I have seen countless miracles. I have had so many spiritual expiriences that I can not even begin to describe them. All I can say is that Jesus is the Christ, and our Redeemer. I know that God loves his children, each and every one. I love this work.
I hope that this last week will be very uplifting. IN theses last weeks we have been working very hard. We have done a great many things here in our area and also in our Zone. Our Branch or area in this last month baptized 3 less people in one month, then the entire Zone baptized in the whole year of 2008. It has been an absolute miricle. I know satan will work really hard to thwart the work, but we are stronger then he, with faith, the work will continue. We ahve programmed 3 baptisms for htis saturday and for next 7 baptisms. We as now ahve 16 baptismal dates for the next 4 weeks. Even though I wont be there for their baptisms it brings me great joy that they are to become closer to their Heavenly Father. They will be on the straight and narrow path that leads to Eternal Life. I only can pray that they stay active and do great things in the church. I also have many ways to communicate myself with them so I can follow up on their progress in the Gospel. I love you all and appreciate all our your prayers and I know that I will need them in this next week and a half.
Elder Spencer Anderson
P.S. I will be coming home on Wendsday. I will arrive at 10:30 at night in Boise. Thats right Wendsday night @ 10:30 p.m.
