Weekly Letter

Olá Família!

This last week went by fast but I will try to relate what happened. We had our mission tour on Friday so we had to get up early to travel to Juiz de Fora. We spent the day in a meeting with Elder Rais, a 70, and also heard from President and Sister Lacerda. It was really good and a cool experience. They talked a lot about how we still have a responsibility to our investigators and conversions when we arrive home. We still have to keep in touch, share our testimony, and be an example. We also need to remember their potential, not only about one person, but also the family they could have later down the road. A good reminder to look at people the way our Father looks at us, not as we are but what we could become. We also had the opportunity to find an old investigator waiting for the bus. Patrick was taught over 5 years ago, and still talks with one of the elders on facebook. But Since then no one has passed by. Mostly for the reason that the address was wrong on the records we have. haha. Now he has 23 years and we taught him twice this last week. He even came to church yesterday! WOOOOOHOOO! He has a Cousin Miguel, that was inactive, but is coming back to church, and they live across the street from each other. So Miguel can give him a ride to church every week. So we are super excited to continue and work with them. The family we have been teaching escaped out of our appointment last week, but we will try to get them this week. Also we had transfers, Elder Guebert is leaving, and no one is arriveing. SO I will be joining the other Elders here, and try to cover both areas. So that will be interesting. haha. Love you guys! Até Mais!

_ Elder Child

Weekly letter

Olá Família,

    This week was a little different. We had a surprise transfer that everyone received Tuesday night. Elder Guebert and I stayed together, so it wasn't that bad for us, but Elder Reboledo (companion of Elder Melo) left the next morning. Strange because transfers isn´t until the 25, but we received them way early. It can still change too, because the mission will still receive new missionaries on the 25, so we are still confused about the whole thing. haha. We had a service project on Saturday, mixing concrete and pouring a wall. The pictures make me look fat just so you know. haha. We taught Carlos and his family again this week. This time we went with Geraldo and his family to their house. IT was raining all day so they offered us a ride to their house, which was nice because it was dark, and about 15 minutes uphill with a car. The lesson was good. We decided to read the Livro deMórmon with them because they hadn´t read it on their own. We all read together, and after we shared our testimonies. I focused more on the importance of fulfilling the invites because that is how we will receive an answer. Then focused on the importance of the gospel in my life, and how important it could be in theirs too if they would accept and not deny the feeling they have during the lessons. the spirit was really strong, and it was perfectly quiet when we ended the lesson. Even with it raining cats and dogs, and children playing in the other room. Really cool experience, one that I haven't had in a while. It is so good to find a family that has been prepared for the gospel. I know that there are people around us that are ready to accept the gospel, that the Lord has prepared specifically for us to help and rescue, we cannot shrink to share this light. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. Love you all!

- Elder Child

Weekly Letter

Olá, 

    This week went by really fast. It was amazing to get a referral of a family. We had a FHE with a family this last week, and they invited their friends to come too. It is a complete family with the parents married and everything, so we are excited to teach them. We also had the opportunity to have 2 service projects this week. The first was just helping a member move, but the second was pouring some concrete beams for our bishop. It was good but made me realize how much I am out of shape. haha. We have been trying to teach the people we have found last week , but it is a little difficult to find them home. But we have taught a few of them and are excited to see their progress. 

    This last week i was asked to share a thought during our district meeting. I pondered a lot and decided to share a thought about obedience. Many times we know what is right and what is wrong, and when we recognize the difference and choose the wrong way, the sin is bigger and harder to receive forgiveness. When we say that keeping a commandant is too hard to complete, we need to remember the power of our faith. When we believe that we can accomplish something and trust is the power and atonement of Jesus Christ we can overcome every weakness and power through our temptations. I know that this gospel is true, and am proud to preach the power of Faith in our lives. In the name of Jesus Christ amen.

- Elder Child

Weekly Letter Yahoo / Inbox

Olá Família!

    It is so good to hear form you guys and glad to hear that Jessie is going to serve a mission too! There is nothing better to do than serve a mission to fortify your testimony and see miracles in front of your eyes. Also Happy Birthday Grandpa Child! Here in another 3 years you ll be caught up to President Nelson. haha.

    This last week went by really fast. We have knocked doors every day trying to find people with interest. We have been surprised to answer some questions too, it is always strange to hear the gossip about the Normans. haha. We have also found a women that has a lot of interest. her brother served a mission a time ago, and she has been searching for a church. However she only has one Sunday off every month. The hard part in our area is finding people that can come to church. The majority either work on Sunday, or don't have the time or money to visit. For some of them to visit the church it takes 2 hours because of the times of the bus. But we will see.  Sorry, i don't have much time today, and I will send pics next week. Love you guys!

 - Elder Child