O Resumão

Oi!

Well it's time for me to get you all back up to speed. Vamo lá!

Weather: While there have been some really hot days here in Bangu, the weather has been much colder and wetter than I expected.  We had a couple heavy rain storms and for the first time in my mission here, I've felt the sensation of being cold (which I'm quite disappointed for letting myself feel this way, but it certainly has been nice to feel cold).

Our stars: This last sunday was awesome! Our recent convert Urubatan passed the sacrament and is progessing so much with his knowledge and testimony. He has been such a great example as he puts all his trust and devotion to action in serving the Lord and realizing the blessings it has brought his family. Our other recent convert Fatima has been helping with the work, sharing her testimony with others and even bringing others to church. Quaresma and Luiza received callings in the church this week, and they have truly immersed themselves in the work.

Investigators: This has been a real struggle this transfer. We have found many new people and also have had to let most of them go. It's difficult to bring people to church sometimes. Two weeks ago Fabiana came to church with her 1 year old child. The only problem was she waited outside because her child started crying like crazy when she stepped foot into the church. We walked with her and the baby to church yesterday. The child seemed happy and calm, but the second she stepped foot on the church grounds, the babe started wailing, go figure.
 

The ward: We are starting a new activity here called "Gincana". Its an activity that will last 3 weeks and 3 teams will fight to earn points for completing some challenges. The ward is really excited and we think this will improve harmony among the members and increase their missionary efforts.

Transfers: Elder Alves is leaving tomorrow and my new companion Elder Fonseca will join me in this next transfer of miracles.

 

This work is incredible. This Gospel is true. It's the way, it's happiness. Adeus!

Com amor,

 

Élder Hamilton

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

Ala Bangú - Missão Brasil Rio De Janeiro


 

Feliz Páscoa

Oi!

Sorry this email is really short but the library is closed today and we are only using part of our time today to email before we are off to teach some Brazilians how to play real Football (American football). Just wanted to say sorry for the lack of information lately, I will do some catch up next Monday. I hope everyone had a great Easter, it is such a blessing to have a remembrance of our Savior's resurrection anually and to know that Jesus Christ has given us the chance to conquer death and be purified through Him. I am so grateful for my Savior and I know that through him everything is possible.

Feliz Páscoa!!

 

Élder Hamilton

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

Ala Bangú - Missão Brasil Rio De Janeiro

 

 

 

 

 

Feliz Conferência

Olááá.

Today is a crazy day, this email will be quite short.

I hope everyone enjoyed conference! It truly was a conference I will never forget. It's such a blessing to live in a time when the everlasting restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ gives us the privilege to receive direct orientation from prophets, apostles, and other special witnesses. I learned so many things that directly impact the challenges and opportunities I am experiencing and am so excited to apply this instruction to this work.

There was a phrase that stook out to me by one of the seventy who said "the success and stories of a full time missionary brings such great joy to their families." It made me think of how families of full time missionaries can also bring great joy to their missionaries. Last week I received an email from my family updating me on the recent success of missionary work in their ward. That email brought me more joy than I anticipated, knowing that this great work is progressing back at home. I also enjoyed Elder Ballard's challenge to continue to share the gospel. I know that true happiness comes from an understanding of the value of the gospel and acting on that realization to help others follow Christ.

Fica na paz,

 

Élder Hamilton

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

Ala Bangú - Missão Brasil Rio De Janeiro