1st week of my second transfer was solid

 Hey squad

1st week of my second transfer was solid
Let's get into it

First off, some covenants were made this week.
We spent most of the week preparing our friends Antonio and Lázaro for baptism. And yesterday they got dunked. 

Antonio has spent 50 years of life pretty confused and lonely, so I'm so grateful I got to help him make this change, and bring a new light to his life. Also, this dude used to drink coffee twice a day but when we explained God's commandment The Word of Wisdom, that was all this brotha needed to hear. Hasn't drank coffee since


Also yea i did get clowned by most of the ward cuz my whole fit was white and my skins white too especially compared to most of them so they had fun with that
I love my ward

And Lázaro's baptism was a family event because this family had been inactive for 4 years and now decided to come back. Lázaro's dad worked so hard to be worthy to be able to baptize his son, so to watch this family return and regain priesthood power in their home has been a privilege



Other than that was a good week, I got a new comp Elder Ward, hes a dawg and I'm learning a ton. And I also spent one day with my dawg Elder Toledo. Top 5 happiest people I know and after a hard day's work we copped a Brazilian pizza that was gas. 



Spiritual thought-
In Alma 14 (fire chapter) verse 28 it says:
 “for the Lord had granted unto them power, according to their faith which was in Christ”

I testify to you guys that our faith brings power into our lives. When we put our trust in the Savior he can work miracles in our lives. But only according to our faith. For Alma and Amulek, their faith was enough to shake the earth and knock down the prison. For me this week, I have seen the Lord put the right people in my path and magnify my efforts as a missionary. And for each of you guys, I invite you to do something to strengthen your faith and then look for the Lords hand in your life. He can ans will work miracles.

I love my Savior
I love the people of Brazil
And I love you guys send me updates 

-Elder Rogers

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