Hello, from Utah!

[TheEdge]

My name is Spencer, I'm a 19 year old living in Highland, UT!

I just stumbled across the site and I have really liked what I have seen and read. I am currently preparing to serve in the Brazil Goiania Mission. I report to the Brazil Missionary Training Center on November 23 and I am very excited to serve the Lord. I am feeling a lot of mixed emotions right now. Nervous, scared, excited, happy. All of the above.

I'm hoping that reading the stories, testimonies, and advice on here will help me in these trying months before my mission.

I know that this Church is true. I know that the Book of Mormon is true. I love to pray and I love God. I know that He listens to each and every one of my prayers and I have faith that he answers them. I bear testimony of these things.

It's a simple testimony, but it is true and I believe it.

Sincerely, Elder Spencer Eastwood

[beefche]

Welcome, Elder TheEdge. Cool moniker!

Thank you for accepting the call to serve the Lord and His kingdom. It is a sacrifice, but you will LOVE your area and people--eventually. It'll take a little time to get a feel of things, but goodness what exciting times are ahead of you!

[z_o_n_e]

Hi Elder Spencer, I'm fairly new to the Church so I don't have much advice for you, I just want to express my thanks to those of you that go out there to spread the gospel. I don't want to sound cheesy, but the elders that spread the gospel to me had a significant impact on my life. They were great guys, and I miss having them around. I wish I had some advice to offer, but I don't know what hardships missionaries go though.. I just want you to know, that you really do make a difference in people's lives and it is appreciated.

Best of luck, and keep safe.