We Serve for the Salvation of Souls

FAMÍLIA,

Another great week here in Itaqui, Brazil! Seriously love the mission. Had 3 baptims saturday! it was an amazing experience! (oh and Nadia has next sat marked for her baptism) 3 baptims and 3 missionaries, perfect! haha they wanted all 3 of us to baptize so it worked out perfectly! The investigators always chose who they want to baptize them. Allysson, the young man chose me! haha love that guy. he is super funny. That family is really special! Elder Hauck baptized Leda and Elder Rodrigues baptized Andrielly. super neat experience to be a part of!! The spirit was so strong and testifying. We serve for the salvation of souls, through baptism! When we achieve baptism, it really is something undescribable. 

I have provided an explanation if  you would like to know what baptism is for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Jesus Christ taught that we must be baptized by immersion (Mark 16:16; 3 Nephi 11:21-26). He set the example Himself by being baptized to “fulfill all righteousness” (Matthew 3:15).

We are baptized by someone who has God’s priesthood authority for the remission of sins. (Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16). We are also baptized to become members of the Church of Jesus Christ, and to enter the kingdom of God (John 3:5).
Through the ordinance of baptism, we make a promise, called a covenant, with God. We promise to accept Christ, to become His followers, and to keep His commandments to the end of our lives. In return, our Heavenly Father promises to forgive our sins and let us return to live with Him, provided we keep our covenants. Link for this info provided HERE

 This transfer is short, next week is already transfers! crazy! I hope i stay in Itaqui. Really love it here and the people. Starting to get used to it you could say haha! :) But i will serve where ever the Lord wants me to serve and when He knows best! Elder K and Nygren return home this week already!? how!? Man thats crazy! We will miss them! give them my congrats! We will need to stay in touch! and Syd said school is almost over already!? how!? hahahaha! seriuously get lost of time in the mission! have no time to think of time! haha only act, do and serve! it is an INCREDIBLE experience. Oh hey i have a question! do we have a pic of my baptism? and if we do, can you mail me a copy! i would love to be able to share this pic with others! Baptism really is special. so i know this email is super short but i have lots of paperwork to do for ID! sorry! but dont worry, I will talk to you via skype next sunday!! HAPPY MOTHERS DAY MOM!! I love you! you mean the world to me! Think of you everyday! talk to you sunday! :)

Thanks for everything family! I love and miss you all tons!

Have a great week and Happy Mother´s day!

Love,

Elder Sargent