Resgatada

Going into the mission, I expected the work to be focused on finding and baptizing people who are searching for the truth. It has been a blessing to be a part of that. What I didn't anticipate was the opportunity to work with less active families.  This has been extremely rewarding for me. They are children of God who are in need of  just as much help and light as those who haven't discovered it yet. And luckily in this mission, we are blessed with the charge to set goals and work on "rescuing families".

I have worked with Bruno and Angela since the first day I arrived in Rio. They are recent converts and are the greatest people. Angela is our second mom here: always worrying about us and making sure we are in good health, and on occasion makes delicious homemade ice cream:)   While she has always warmly welcomed us into their home, she had distanced herself from the church. We have visited them once a week, every week of my time here, inviting and inviting them to church. While Bruno generally comes, Angela continues to make excuses. This Sunday, after working with and begging her, she came to church!! It was so rewarding to see her participating and having the opportunity to partake of the sacrament. And she brought her crazy and awesome brother Vladimir! It was such a miracle for us and a reminder of the value of families here in this life.

 

Élder Hamilton

Missionário de A Igreja De Jesus Cristo Dos Santos Dos Últimos Dias

Ala Barreto - Missão Brasil Rio De Janeiro