Letter dated 5Dec2022

Dear yall, This week was a little slow but it was fun. Monday: we put some Christmas lights up for a member in the ward and it was a fun service project lighting the world just a little bit. Tuesday: we had several good visit happen which was very encouraging! It was also cool because we had many unplanned finding opportunities as we went around talking to visiting local members which was cool to see since our mission is focusing on working and visiting members now. Wednesday: on Wednesday we visited with the Rice family and talked about a few key principles we needed to finish teaching them. They have been putting off baptism for a little bit now but they finally said they are going to figure out a baptismal date soon. It was a wonderful miracle to see. If you can, please pray for them. Their names are Greg and Jill Rice. Thursday: we had exchanges with one of my old district member named Elder Silva. It was fun to see/work with him again even though literally everyone canceled that day except for a member couple who don't want to do missionary work. Oh well! Friday: on Friday we had interviews with President Harris which was fun. He is a very loving person. I am glad I get to serve with him. It was kind of interesting since after interviews we taught a very well delivered restoration lesson. We were very united and the Spirit was very present. Sadly, after hearing our final testimonies they told us they were catholic and uninterested. *sigh* Saturday: everyone canceled on us on Saturday until about 8 pm so that was pretty tough. That lesson that happened though was great and he was receptive to changing his life. Sunday: we had a great church service and followed up with a lot of people. We also got to go a sing along and talked to a lot of our members who brought nonmember friends and the Christmas devotional from the Church was a bright note to finish off the week. By the way. Mother, I have loved opening your daily Christmas packages. It starts my day off on a very merry note! Also, one or these images is of me pointing at a chair in a catholic church that says "for saint Nicholas". Since I am a Saint, named Nicholas, and named after the original saint Nicholas, I have decided to steal this chair later in the month. Love you all, keep being my favorite people! Sincerely, Elder Nicholas Nephi William Schindler