It was at this time last year.....

Anziano Blanchard and I

 

I was listening to car horns honk every 3 seconds as sweat dripped down my face and I guarantee that I was eating what is known as the best pizza in the world. Now, you might ask, "Why are you writing about what you where doing last year"? It is because, with sweat dripping from my face and the sound of car horns in the background, I'm again eating the best pizza in the world! Yes, I am back in the bella zone of Napoli!

Monday night I got the call that I would be heading down to Battipaglia with a Anziano Blanchard, a great new missionary fresh out of America. Battipaglia is right below Napoli. It's good to be back in what is, according to many missionaries, the best zone in the mission. I am very excited to see the work we can do here in Battipaglia. It is a smaller branch with about 15-20 people. Anziano Blanchard and I are going to be working hard to make that number grow. 

Well I wanted to switch it up on my spiritual thought this week. I want to start out with the invite. Some time this week find time to read the account of the first vision. I would then ask you to ponder it and ask God if Joseph Smith really did See God the Father and Jesus Christ. I want to let you guys know, that I know Joseph Smith saw God the Father and Jesus Christ, and that they actually did speak to him. I know he was called to be a prophet to restore Christs original church. I hope everyone has a chance to do that this week. It will bless you as you do so. Thank you for all the love and support! Have a great week everyone! 

Anziano Andersen 🚀
Romans 1: 15&16    🌍

Soaring high heats, tourists from Germany, oh yea, and a baptism.... That about sums up the week. Every once in a while missionaries, because of the heat, will dream about swimming and going to the beach. Especially here in Sardegna, because it is known around the world for having beautiful beaches, but luckily for me it hasn't crossed my mind once. I think I sweat so much it just feels like I am swimming! 

The work here in Cagliari has just exploded. Anziano Findlay and I have seen miracles fall from the heavens. We have been very fortunate to talk to people who want to listen to our message! Even a couple families if you can believe it. The biggest miracle of all, however, was when Sandro was baptized! Man was it a good baptism! He had the biggest smile on his face the whole time. It was great to see, and hopefully more coming. 

Well ladies and gentlemen that’s a wrap for me.  I’ll leave you guys with a scripture that is one of my favorites. 

Moroni 7:47

"But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him."

If you continue reading the chapter Moroni encourages us to pray for Charity. In the scriptures it is expressed that charity is one of the most important things we have. So, if you haven't lately, pray for it and be willing to work for it. I LOVE you guys. Thank you for all the support you give me, trust me it does not go unnoticed! Have a great week everyone!

Anziano Andersen 🚀

Romans 1: 15&16    🌍