Hey

Quick update today:

Everything is great. Healthy and happy. My companion is too. We had 10 visitors in the ward this week, and things are really going well.

Sorry that this is so short, I'll write a well elaborated card this next week.

Até mais!

 

Élder Hamilton

Missionário d'A Igreja De Jesus Cristo Dos Santos Dos Últimos Dias

Ala Rio das Ostras, Estaca Macaé - Missão Brasil Rio De Janeiro

 

 

 

 

 

Feliz Carnaval!!

This week has been quite interesting. I showed up with my companion in Rio das Ostras (our new area) on Wednesday. The next day, we traveled to Cabo Frio for a zone meeting and when we got back that afternoon we worked on finding new people to teach close to the house. And then the next day carnaval started, and we have to return home everyday at 1 oclock... Despite all the distractions, it was a surprisingly productive week, but I am getting anxious to work longer hours to get to know the investigators and ward members better. From what we've seen so far, Rio das Ostras is awesome!! and the members are great and love to help with missionary work.

My companion is Elder Luna. Fresh from the MTC. He is from Bahia Brazil but was living in Goianas before the mission. He's 25 years old, he's a whole lot bigger than me, and he is awesome! Very determined and wants to learn everything. We are spending a good amount of time studying the area book this week and preparing for a huge week ahead. I am super excited and know that we will see miracles here in Rio das Ostras.

Até mais,

 

Élder Hamilton

Missionário d'A Igreja De Jesus Cristo Dos Santos Dos Últimos Dias

Ala Rio das Ostras, Estaca Macaé - Missão Brasil Rio De Janeiro

Região dos Lagos Para Sempre

Today is transfer day and a lot has changed!!

Last monday was an emergency transfer. My companion ended going home a little early and I went back to São Pedro with another Elder. His name is Elder Rojas. He is a great friend of mine, we both passed in Bangu. The only thing is that he is from Miami so he's a Heat fan.. But he's awesome guy and a great missionary. We had a great week together and saw some progress in the ward with some new visitors.

This week I will be transferred. I will be going to Rio das Ostras!! It's still part of the 'Região dos Lagos' and I've heard great things about the area. I'll be training a new missionary (again) who will get here tomorrow. We will be opening the area and I will be the new district leader there.

I can't believe I only have two transfers left!! (Don't worry I'm not trunky yet.) Ive been praying and fasting for some opportunities to finish my mission strong and to expand my work to help fulfill President Cabral's vision. I know that the Lord is giving me a huge opportunity to make the best of my remaining time. For that I am so grateful and so excited!!

Thats it for now. Sionara!

 

Élder Hamilton

Missionário d'A Igreja De Jesus Cristo Dos Santos Dos Últimos Dias

Ala Cabo Frio, Estaca Macaé - Missão Brasil Rio De Janeiro

Obrigado galeira!

I spent the whole email time responding to birthday messages and talking with Presidente Cabral. Thanks everyone I love you all!!

 

Élder Hamilton

Missionário d'A Igreja De Jesus Cristo Dos Santos Dos Últimos Dias

Ala Cabo Frio, Estaca Macaé - Missão Brasil Rio De Janeiro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nossas Vozes Elevemos

Hello!

Sorry that my emails have been so lame these last weeks. Everything is going well. I'm happy, I'm working, the sun is shining (well, burning). And alot has been happening. But at the same time not much exciting is happening. This area has great potential. This is the week. when it will all change for the better. I have realized that we need to concentrate on teaching more like the Lord taught. I know what we must do, and I know this week we will rescue, invite others unto christ, and we will baptize!

That's it for now. Love you!!

 

Élder Hamilton

Missionário d'A Igreja De Jesus Cristo Dos Santos Dos Últimos Dias

Ala Cabo Frio, Estaca Macaé - Missão Brasil Rio De Janeiro

 

 

Pray for miracles

Everything is going well here.  We are working hard to make up for the lost work of last week and have some baptisms scheduled in the coming weeks

So much is changing in this mission right now and I want to make the difference the mission president is seeking. I heard that President Harrison has been speaking about being specific in our prayers for righteous desires.  My righteous desire is that I can accomplish the mission goal of weekly baptisms.  I know that your prayers can help this miracle happen.

 

Love you all!

 

Élder Hamilton

Missionário d'A Igreja De Jesus Cristo Dos Santos Dos Últimos Dias

Ala Cabo Frio, Estaca Macaé - Missão Brasil Rio De Janeiro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello

This was a challenging week. Wednesday, my companion started foaming from the mouth and passed out for about 15 minutes. We spent two days and a night in the hospital and then the rest of the week  home for recovery. I was disappointed that we were deterred from finding and teaching, but looking back I realize I truly learned some great lessons. We had interviews with our mission president and he also raised the standards of excellence this week. I am so excited for a new week and the opportunity to make miracles.  Pray for us!

Love you all!

 

Élder Hamilton

Missionário d'A Igreja De Jesus Cristo Dos Santos Dos Últimos Dias

Ala Cabo Frio, Estaca Macaé - Missão Brasil Rio De Janeiro