It has been another GREAT week here in Imbituba.
Here are some of the weekly highlights:
-PDAY! Watched 17 Miracles, ate cake, had a fun ping pong FHE with a family in the ward and some of the inactive members.
-Tuesday it was QUENTE (HOT) and I got burned so badly, that the burn on my back was kinda purpleish! I was reminded all day by Brazilians that I am too white to not wear sunscreen.
-English class!We teach an English class for pesquisadores (Investigators) and members every Tuesday, and it is so fun! I love teaching so much, and we plan fun activities, and eat food! I love this branch, the members are so caring, thoughtful, and hilarious!
-We have 90 investigators... Crazy! The branch is definitely starting to see the fruits of our efforts, we have about 7 on average come to church each Sunday, but this week we had 15!
-DEATH BY LASAGNA The members always serve Costco size portions, the lasagna we got fed for lunch took us hours to recover from.
-Ways to get into peoples houses (We aren't creepy I promise) ask for water, then make one of your comps drink it all.
-New food I love Coxinhas-look it up!
-Morning runs to the beach! I hate running, but the destination definitely makes it worth it!
-Our area we cover is huge, so we haven't even been to some of the areas yet! Saturday we went to Barra (Baha) and visited with an investigator. On the way there the bus dropped us off way far from where we were supposed to go, but a kind lady stopped with her son and drove us all the way (FAR). I know Heavenly Father is watching out for me, I can see his hand every day. If you look for it you can too!
-Getting poured on at 9pm is a blessing! My comps didn't thing so, but I thought it was the funnest thing ever, and made my heart happy!
-We met this man from England that is bed ridden with an infection that we visit now. I had a feeling to keep all of my English pamphlets and have an English BoM, so we are super excited to get to speak and teach in English!
-Gave my first real talk in the mission Sunday on enduring to the end. It wasn't half bad, and people said it was good so I hope they at least understood me.
Things I have learned this week:
-God strengthens us to be better than we are.
-When we give our will to the Lord, serving becomes so much easier. I know that Heavenly Father is directing my path. His will for us may be harder, but it is always BETTER.
-Always teach by the spirit. Always bear testimony when you think you should, and don't be afraid to be a little pushy with people... after all it is Salvation on the line.
-Portuguese is hard, and tiring, but also beautiful! I have moments of clear understanding, and with every moment I speak I can feel the gift of tongues work through me.
-A description of door knocking :Success is going from failure to failure without any loss of enthusiasm!
-I have learned how fast I can love people here on the mission, all thanks to Christ!
Spiritual thought:
I have been thinking a lot of what I would be willing to give up to follow God and Jesus Christ.
In Alma it talks about the father of king Lamoni, and how he would give up all his lands just to know God.
Nephi and his family gave up everything to follow God's will.
Job lost everything, but was faithful through it.
Abinadi gave his life.
What are you willing to give? Are you willing to leave it all? Would you stay faithful through it all:?
Think about it, and if your true answer isn´t what you want it to be, change.
I know this Gospel is true, I know Christ is my Savior, and I know that through him and God anything is possible. I haven't made such a grand sacrifice by going on a mission compared to some sacrifices made, but I know that when we give things up to follow Christ, that is when we find true Joy.
LOVE YOU ALL! Love to get your emails, keep writing, hope everything is well!
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Sister Sarah Crofts
Brazil Florianópolis Mission
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| Nice tan lines! |
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| Happy two months! |
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