Ryder's Mission

  Hola a todos! Como estamos?? Hope everyone's doing awesome!! Just wanted to give a quick update: Our friends Miguel and Christopher were baptized yesterday!! It was super special, they've had a lot of difficulties, but were able to be baptized just after 3 weeks of lessons!! We finished off the transfer super strong, we had 48 friends in church here in the zone, it was a great week!! Transfer news: I'll be staying here in Cañas with Elder Lopez for another transfer, I'm super hyped, its going to be a blast!! We've been working super hard, were going to see a lot of miracles this transfer There's a store here called Mister Donut that's been selling at half price for the month of September and everyone's buying and selling them everywhere. Let's just say I've had wayyyy too many donuts this past transfer Spiritual Thought:  Something that's stood out to me lately is the power of a good attitude. We started reading the Book of Mormon as a miss...

Some views Paintballing, and Elder Lopez   Hey everyone!! Como están?? Usually I start off with apologizing that it's been a while, but I guess I don't have to this week . Just a couple things! 1. The work here has been awesome! We're super busy, some days running to our lessons because we don't have time, I've been loving it though! 2. This week we're getting a visit from Elder Casillas, a general 70, it's going to be hype!! 3. Our friend Eimy is on date to be baptized this Saturday! She has such and incredible testimony, it's been an amazing experience to be able to teach her. I love the scripture D&C 50:22 22 Wherefore, he that preacheth and he that receiveth, understand one another, and both are edified and rejoice together. So true!! We've "rejoiced together," I testify that this is a gospel of joy!! 4. Went paintballing for the first time, it was a blast!! Couple good bruises, loved it though  5. I've just about finished readi...

  Como estamos? Figured I'd give a little update here a few weeks in the transfer: I'm here in Cañas 2, which for a bit of context is right outside the capital, in a suburb called Ilopango. The area is pretty small, but it's pretty crazy, the area is pure houses and people. The first week was a little tough, but we've been working the hardest I've ever worked here in the mission, and seeing a lot of miracles.  This past week we've seen a whole lot of miracles here in the zone as well. We blew our goal for new people out of the water, and have 19 people with baptism dates in September, it's been incredible!! The other day I hit 13 months as a missionary, which is pretty crazy. Time is passing by so fast, but at the same time I feel like I've been here for my entire life. Just a little spiritual thought: I've been reading Jesus the Christ, and I've learned a lot about how real the sacrifice of Christ was. The integrity and strength He had and has i...