This week was AMAZING!!
One thing that I forgot to mention was the baptism of Maria Julia last week! She is a 9 year old that we have been teaching for awhile, and she is so so smart, and has been wanting to get baptized for awhile. Her baptism was last Saturday morning at 9 am, and it was the most special/sweetest thing! (See pics from last week.)
Here is what happened this week!
Tuesday we had a zone conference, which was so good, we learned some more about the importance of being obedient. I got to see my BFF Sister Aguiar, so that was the best, always good to see the homies. After that we had an interview for Sabrina's baptism, then we had a lesson with Dayana and Julian! It was a crazy day.
Wednesday was the baptism and birthday of Sabrina, which was sooo special, the poor thing was baptized in fairly cold water (the heater exploded on us) but it was still such a special day, with the spirit so strong!
Thursday we met this family while we were in the bairro Santinho that has a daughter who is for sure possessed (something common here in Brasil). We taught the mom about the restoration, and the importance of the priesthood, and the power to expel demons. There are so many people here that mess with the wrong stuff.....Also Thursday was my Bday, my comps made me a surprise on my desk, and mom sent me a cute package. Crazy to be 20!
Friday was the best day, the wedding of Dayana and Julian! (Pics to come) we spent the day setting up, knocking doors, getting the bouquet (my gift to her), doing hair and makeup, etc. It was seriously the best wedding ever, and I felt such a joy as we walked down the isle as bridesmaids, so proud that they are deciding to follow the gospel and keep the commandments!
Saturday was a day of weird people, we met sooo many people that are messing with the wrong kinds of stuff (like the experience above), one lady that is an ex member that said that she believed that Hermes visited her and is her guardian angel... and that she touched him...
Sunday was so great, we ended up having some new people come to church (an uber we talked to, and some of our investigators), and Ricardo came to Church for the second time, this time he bought a white shirt! He says that he feels a lot of peace when we teach him and when he comes to church, it is so awesome. He is reading the book of Mormon every day, and praying every day! My heart swells with joy to see people following the gospel of Jesus Christ!
I also gave a talk this Sunday on "to obey is better than to sacrifice" in relation to sharing the gospel. It is awesome to see how much I have changed--before the mission I had to read out every word of the talk, and now I just have scriptures prepared, and go for it, and let the spirit take the wheel! I know for SURE that God doesn´t call the qualified, he qualifies the called.
All of you are called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, and even if you feel awkward and nervous about sharing the things you believe with your neighbors and friends, know that God will qualify you if you accept his call!
Love you all so much! Send an email my way!
love,
Irmã Crofts
Missão Brasil Florianópolis (Ingleses)
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| Happy 20th Birthday, Sister Crofts!! |
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| Bridesmaids!! |
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| Irmao Mario donated this Cake |
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| Sarah designed and bought the bridal bouquet |
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