Howdy Family!
Another week flown by... I can't believe it!
Lots of ups and downs, as always, but it was a good week. We brought a could-be elect to church this Sunday who really liked it! R_____, who has already been visited by other Elders, never went to church before, and never really progressed, but I think something is different with me and Elder E. Silva. He accepted all of our commitments and today, I think, we'll invite him to be baptized. Pray for us!
Unfortunately, that sweet little family decided that our church wasnt for them. The kids LOVED it, but the mom got scared and decided to stay in her comfort zone. It broke our hearts! But Heavenly Father is SO good at opening new doors when others shut, so I'm not too worried.
Our ward here in Guabirotuba is SO fun! Haha there are only about 100 members, but they always have some sort of activity going on in the chapel (in our front yard, haha). This week, I made a bunch of "American Cookies" for them to sell at auction to raise money for the youth to go to EFY, and they sold for $40! Funny how "American" will raise the value of something simple like cookies! It has been a neat experience getting to know these members and trying to help a few that have fallen off the path. Something that I've noticed in the Retention and Re-activation program, is that generally, people turn away from the church simply because they have a doubt or a question that no one has answered... I've seen time and time again in our visits and with the other Elders that a simple 15 minute visit of resolving questions and confusion can literally be the key to re-activity. THATS WHY CHURCH LEADERS ARE ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT HOME AND VISITING TEACHING!! Just do it! If we can't manage to do a simple 20 minute visit each month, how could we manage exaltation? Would couldn't! So go do your visits!
I'm still loving Elder E. Silva.... Haha he has been a blessing. This week will have lots of door knocking, and lots of visits. Should be good!
I love you all and miss you like c-r-a-z-y!!
Have a super week!
Love forever,
Jason
Pictures!
My last day in Tamandaré with some of our Recent Converts and the other Elders in our area.
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