I wasn’t transferred
and I’m soo happy! My companion wanted to stay an extra transfer with me
(because she is wonderful!) and we screamed when we found out we would be
together. Seriously, I cant be happier!
This past week was
really fun. September 7th was Brazil´s Independence Day and they were having a
´big parade´ in the city center. We, being brilliant, grabbed a table and a ton
of church materials and talked to everyone we could about the church. We handed
out pass along cards, got addresses, taught lessons, invited people to church
and saw a lot of friends. It was really great! Who knows, maybe people will
get to know the church a little better here in Pombal because its so new. We
had a lot of fun.
Believe it or not
but its been getting hotter. But I´m doing well and getting tanner every day.
We´ve been having a lot of success here lately and fortunately we had 7
investigators in church on Sunday!! I was really happy and hope to have some
baptisms soon. I really am loving Pombal and they love us too. Last night we
arrived at the church and faked everyone out saying that we both would be
transferred. They were pretty sad and wanted to kneel down and pray that we
could stay, poor things! We told them we
were joking and of course they became happy when we found out we really would
stay. What more could I ask for??
I do need to share
something that I´ve been learning. I won’t lie, a few weeks ago I was having
some difficulties with the work and the heat. Nothing seemed to be progressing
and I didn’t have the health nor the energy to do more. I finally began to pray
for some help, or in other words `Help me thou my unbelief`. I didn’t believe
it was possible to get people to church, and to really help the work here, but
with this humility I went forward. I have to say that the Lord really blesses
those who want to do what´s right. His blessings come back 100 fold, until you
feel like you don’t deserve all the good that He gives you. He tests you until
you´re beat, then helps out with the rest. I can truly testify of the Savior´s
love for all of us.
Oh right, the circus
has been in town, actually 2 circuses have been in town and we are dying to go
(but of course we didn't, against mission rules.) One is really close to our house and every night we
hear everyone screaming and clapping. It’s pretty funny.
Well, have a
wonderful week! I love you all and am anxious to see you again.
Love, Steph
The Circus Bus
Brazilian Policia
Independence Day
