Yupp, folks, you read that right. Finally, at 2:30 we got the transfer calls. I'm leaving Utinga! I'm sad becaue I love everyone here, but I am super stoked to see where I am going to end up.
Monday: We went to 25 de Março to buy some stuff. And we all know how much I love buying stuff. It was kind of an unsuccessful day. Our investigator Lucas came with us to make sure we didn't get lost or anything.
We got back and I was super tired. But! District Meeting was good, and we were able to teach Fabio a lesson about trusting in God. I think it went really well overall for everyone there. Because everyone needs a reminder to just trust Heavenly Father- me inlcuded!
Tuesday: We had a mission conference! Yupp, thats right folks. OUR WHOLE MISSION WAS IN THE SAME PLACE!! This is where I finally saw Sister Jacobsen and found out that Elder Filmore finally got here!! Our whole district finally made it to Brasil!!!
Our conference was pretty awesome, and I left even more excited to do the work. It was all about hastening the work, and how the Lord is hastening His work now- are we stepping up to His pace? It was long and we didn't get back until 10:30 at night, but I didn1t care. It was just so amazing. They made an amazing motivational video just for our mission (or so they told us) using the song Berlin by Piano Guys. I almost cried. It was amazing.
I have got a lot more work to do here in São Paulo Sul! I'm gonna step things up a notch these last two transfers.
Wednesday: We finally had a lesson with a street contact name Lidiane and her husband. It went so well! They are a cute little family and are expecting their first child. The Spirit was so strong in that tiny little house.
We taught Vitor again, and it went prett y well. We talked about the Spirit world and temples. I know he felt the Spirit a lot. I remember that we were EARNESTLY testifying to him that the time is now. I love Vitor!
So, Monday night, we decided that Tuesday to Wednesday, we would do a group fast with Fabio. We have tried this several times before, so we weren't sure if he would fast the whole time. But! We found out that he fasted!!! I was so happy!!! Nathara told us that he had a weak moment at work, when he felt very tempted to break his fast and smoke because everyone around him was smoking. But, he called Nathara instead, asking her what he could do. She told him to go to the bathroom and say a prayer. He did and stayed strong and finished his fast!!! I am so happy! Heavenly Father truly is right there, willing to help us. All we have to do is ask.
Thursday: We had lunch with a non member family- family of Irmão João, who is in fact, a member. We talked about how families can be together forever if we have the proper authority. They thought that was just beautiful and really liked it.
We also visited Irmã Dirci. She is just so darling. We had a really good lesson with her, and she is just growing in the gospel. Its amazing to watch someone remember all the things they once learned.
Then, everything else fell through and Sister Duncan wasn't feeling too well. It wasn't the best end of the day. but hey. It ended, and we are still happy, still helping others to come to Christ. What more could I want?
Friday: It was a good day! I went with Sister Carazas for exchanges! I love that cute little Peruana. She is getting transferred too. Leaving her first area on the mission- thats rough. Especially after a long time! But she is going to do great things, I just know it. I love her to pieces.
We had a lot of contatos, a lot of lessons with less actives and got one new investigator!!!
Saturday: We did a lot of contatos, and we helped out at a Family History Fair. When we were there it didn't have a whole lot of people, so we went out to the street to invite people in. My favorite thing is when people pretend that they can't hear me. Its just so funny! Like, I'm not whispering. I'm actually talking kind of loud because hey, its a busy street. Sister Duncan and I have decided that we are going to write a book called "Tá." And its going to just be full of excuses that people give us. "Tá. Tá bom. Pode deixar. Vou ligar, sim. Vou visitar. Tenho minha religião. Não. Se Deus quiser... Quem sabe, um dia.." Its going to be funny. Well, for people who served missions in Brasil.
Sunday: We walked all over our area trying to walk to church with our investigators, and showed up alone. We waited by the door for all the people who said they would come. Nobody was showing up. All the missionaries were singing Sunday, accompanied by a less active pianist, so we went inside to grab some hymnbooks to go over the words while we were waiting for people. This whole time, I was just praying to have SOMEBODY show up. As we walked down the stairs, who came in but our investigator Alberto?! It truly was a miracle. It just affirmed to me that when I do all I can do, and nothing works, I can trust in Heavenly Father and step back, and watch Him work.
Alberto loved church! He was brought to tears when we sang "Eu Sei Que Vive Meu Senhor." That really was a spiritual moment. It was even more beautiful to know that a less active was playing the piano for us and feeling the Spirit that strongly too.
We ate lunch with Irmão Junior, who used to play soccer professionally in Indonesia. And his wife, Fabiana, and his cute little family. They have a hammock by the way. Its fun.
Then we walked, walked and walked some more. We didn't have a whole lot of success that day, or so it seemed. But, I was pretty happy with our week. Especially with the fact that Alberto came to church.
This church is true. Pray about it, and you will get an answer.
Sorry things are so jumbled this week! I'm trying to send a million and five pictures.
com amor,
Sister Shell
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