Hello and welcome another splendid edition of Elder Allens weekly email. This week was full of fun, not a lot of sun and some hamburger buns. (Ohhh that rhymed.)
Monday (April 22nd, 2019)
I
spent P-Day in Bagé as I finished the split that I was on and it was
such a fun P-Day. First thing we went to go play basketball in the local
park then went to the church to play soccer. It was way fun. Especially
because usually there is no one to play with in Caçapava. I feel like a
lost toy from Toy Story 3. (Shoutout to the greatest movie series of
all time). Then we made jello and popcorn and had cookies and rice and
hamburgers. What a nutritious breakfast. ;) After that some of the other
Elders got their hair cut by some Syrian dude that hits the comb and
the scissors together while he cuts your hair. Its kind of spooky. After
that I got back on another bus to Caçapava do finish the split.
Tuesday (April 23rd, 2019)
Today
was a very rushed day because tomorrow we have to go back to Pelotas
because we have yet another conference. And since we are in a city that
is really out of the way, the mission doesnt send us a van to pick us up
so we have to leave the day before the conference. But it is always
good to go back to Pelotas. But today we had to get in all of our
teaching of 3 days into one day. We ran around the city like some crazy
men and talked to a lot of people, really tiring but a really good day.
Wednesday (April 24th, 2019)
Today,
almost the whole day consisted of us getting ready to go to Pelotas. We
got on the bus for the 4 and a half hour ride and got in Pelotas around
6:30. Instead of heading back to the house in Obelisco, we decided to
stay with Elder Newman and his companion. It was really good to see him
again. We worked a little bit with them and got the breakfast for the
whole conference tomorrow. It was pretty good, even if their house has
an innumerable amount of mosquitos.
Thursday (April 25th, 2019)
Today
was the conference. Mission Tour with Elder Basset. He is in the
presidency of the area for Brasil and we got the chance to hear from
him. It was amazing to hear everything that he had to say and all of the
interesting thoughts that he had. I think that my favorite one was that
it is such a blessing that we have Jesus Christ as our example. A lot
of people in this world put celebrities or famous sports people or rich
people as their examples and heroes, but we know that we have the
absolutely perfect example of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What an
incredible blessing. His wife, Sister Basset said something really
interesting too. She said that deep down, all of Gods children know of
their divine parentage. And when we teach them, it will be confirmed in
their hearts. I loved the conference and the Spirit was so strong there.
Friday (April 26th, 2019)
Today
we got back into our area but it was raining so so so hard that we
didnt get a lot of work done. Even with our activity this week, almost
no one came. And I dont blame them, it really was raining so hard. It
looked and sounded like the sky was falling. I got a lot of mud on my
shoes. Haha
Saturday (April 27th, 2019)
Today
we got a lot of work done because it wasnt raining as hard, it was just
a slight drizzle. So we got to talk to a lot of people, and as always
invite them to church. We saw a lot of little miracles with people that
usually arent at home were at home and some houses that usually dont
open their doors opened up. It was a day of the little miracles.
Sunday (April 28th, 2019)
Today
was just a normal church day in the Branch of Caçapava do Sul. We had a
random Argentine walk in, I tried to translate for him in very very
broken Spanish until I remembered that we have a Sister who actually
speaks Spanish. Then I chased a dog out of the church as he was eating
the sacrament bread and ran back inside to give a talk. That is what we
call a great Sunday. I really love this area and all of the fun memories
that I get to make here.
Spiritual Thought:
If
we remember who we are at all times, we will always be motivated to
make the right choice. We are children of a Supreme, all powerful, and
perfectly loving Heavenly Father. What an incredible blessing.
I love you all!! Study the conference talks because they are the modern day scriptures. Have the bestest week! :)
Love,
Elder Allen
