Dear Family and Friends,
Another week has passed by and I feel like I emailed
yesterday. This week was full of excitement. We had a wedding, church building
dedication, open house, and baptism for six people. I talked/worked with so
many people and could really feel the joy and excitement of the members. They
have been waiting more than twenty years for this beautiful chapel and after
having church meetings in two different houses, the members here have a church
building. The mission president and Sister Scisci were here Saturday and it was
wonderful talking with them. They were in shock with my Portuguese and
expressed lots of love and concern for us four sisters here in Capanema. After
the dedication, we had a baptism service for six people. My first family was
baptized and the spirit was incredible. When Idelcina exited the water she
hugged me until I was soaking wet. We were all crying as she repeatedly said
"I am baptized, I can’t believe it, I really am baptized!" we then
watched her spouse Silva be baptized by his son. It is through tender moments
like this that my testimony is strengthened. While we waited for the newly
baptized members to change into dry clothes, us four sisters and two elders
sand a special musical number. The spirit was incredible. Sister Scisci was in
tears and many of our present investigators had tears streaming. My testimony
was strengthened. I know that the gospel of Christ has been restored and that
through Christ, we can return to live with our Father in Heaven. Baptism is the
first step/ first door we need to open in order to achieve our goal of living
with our families for all eternity. I love this gospel and know it is true. I
love you all so much and am so grateful for my eternal family!
Love Always,
Sister Sender
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