Last week in the Mission Training Center

This week has been awesome like every other week.

I like how we go to the temple to start off each preparation day at the MTC! :)

Last Tuesday Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the :) Quorum of the Twelve Apostles came and spoke to us for devotional. My companion was mega excited because he was named after Elder Dallin H. Oaks. He talked about how as missionaries we need to respect other religions and ideas but also to declare what we believe. It is cool how much choice and agency and free will were emphasized. He also talked about how as Mormons :) we have a unique testimony of Jesus Christ because he lives! :)

Another devotional was by Elder Stephen B. Allen :) (I think he is President Allen's Dad and Bryce and Justin's Grandpa; he was funny and cool and spiritual like the Allen's; and then I didn't go up and saw hi to him like I said I would to Bishop Allen because one of the rules is that we are not supposed to go up to the speakers and stop them from going where they need to go). He talked about how we need to be under-shepherds to the Savior who is the good shepherd and help in finding the lost one of the ninety and nine. It is important for us to help people to be happy and recognize that their Heavenly Father loves them and wants the best for them. :)

Elder Hull and I taught Dálise this week about recognizing the Spirit. We had already taught him about Joseph Smith and the First Vision, and we also told him 

I should get travel information for Brazil if my visa has gone through or a reassignment to somewhere in the United States (until the visa goes through) on Thursday! I know the Lord will put me where I need to be to help serve others! :)

Sincerely,

Elder (Cory) Vernon