(Hermana S.) Baptism!!

R's baptism - ACCOMPLISHED!

Yesterday we had a very beautiful baptismal service for R! The first convert baptism in the area since March! We are so happy! He is so great. A little story about him... He has wanted to be baptized for a long time now. So when he was offered a new, better work opportunity where he would make a lot more money a few months ago, he turned it down because he would have to work Sundays. About a week later, he was blessed with a second offer, even BETTER, where he would have the opportunity to rest Sundays and go to church. I know that the Lord will bless us and provide the way if we have a sincere desire to keep his commandments. Oh, how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to help R make his first covenant!

It's been a good week in Tecnologico! Yesterday S and S went to church again! They are progressing along well. They have lots of doubts and fears, but little by little those doubts are being resolved and strengthening their faith. I have a testimony of the Book of Mormon, and they are reading and doing their part, so I know they will receive a clear answer soon. PRAY FOR THEM!

Also, we had a new family go to church yesterday, the T's! They are such a great family. We found them by knocking their door the day of the mom's birthday. It was a sweet little surprise for her and we gave a blessing of their home. They might have a bit of a slower process but they always keep their commitments and I know that the Lord has great things in store for them!

We had our meeting with the ward mission leader on Friday and it was great because he's called 7 ward missionaries who are all ready to work. Just about all of them are returned missionaries and I am hoping that this is going to be a great opportunity to get the ward more involved with the work. And yesterday I gave a talk in church, so hopefully that will take hold of their hearts and we'll really get the ball rolling. I have been studying the New Testament and my study has helped me to come to understand something very important: all of the miracles of the Savior occurred after a show of faith. Whether it be our faith that heals us personally or our faith that heals someone else, the Lord requires that we reach out and act so that he can perform His miracles. When we are healed personally by the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we must reach out and go to the rescue of someone else who needs to be carried and brought before the Savior for help.

We must be that person. I promise that if you begin to lead others unto the Savior, you, in turn, will come to know Him better. You in turn will spend more time with Him. Remember that the Lord of the vineyard always works with His servants. The more time you spend in His vineyard, the more time you spend with Him. You will feel His healing powers and His great love in your life. I promise... from experience!

Love you all so very much! :)

Hna. Snyder