Yesterday was quite the day. We had a special stake conference with Elder Jairo Mazzagardi of the Area Presidency of Brasil. It was funny, the missionaries from Andaraí (the stake where Elder Holand stayed) were sent to attend the conference in the other stakes. I found that fair, since the mission wasn't invited to see Elder Holand, no one should. Anyways, after the conference, assistants (from andaraí, hehe) called all the missionaries to the back of the chapel to talk about transfers. Just as I walked up, Elder Maciel started talking to me with such excitment "You guys excited? Hamilton and Fonseca? Another one together? You guys are staying in Bangu." So... here we go! 4th transfer together and my 5th in Bangu. Today, I will start unpacking the suitcases that I prepared in advance.
The conference: Elder Mazzagardi was awesome! He's from São Paulo but has a strong southern accent which is quite interesting. Great sense of humor and a dynamic speaker. He talked a lot about the progress of the temple and about the sacrifices we need to make to receive a temple here. The importance of attending the temple now, the need to rescue the people who have gone astray, and the need to stengthen the families here. Things aren't easy here in Rio. But things are changing. The Lord is truly calling His people to build the kingdom with urgency.
And that's why I'm still in Bangu. I already love the people, the members, the church here. And now it is my time to help build up the kingdom, according to the instruction of modern seers and revelators. There is no doubt in my mind that this the God's gospel, His church.
Até mais,
Élder Hamilton
Missionário de A Igreja De Jesus Cristo Dos Santos Dos Últimos Dias
Ala Bangú - Missão Brasil Rio De Janeiro
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