This
past week was jammed packed with things to do. First of all, we had our mission
council on Tuesday. It went super well. President Bigelow taught us about
becoming one as a mission. Becoming a Zion mission and not have
"ites" (4 Nephi). We talked about topics of the mission and things
that needed to be resolved.
Then
this week on 7 de Setembro, we were supposed to march in a parade as
missionaries with the "Mãos que ajudem" shirts, except the Area
Presidency of Brasil said that we should avoid being in large groups of
missionaries because there could be an attack and it isn't safe. So we were
prohibited from marching. So with that being said, we organized a service
project for the entire zone in one day.
The
Stake President came to the rescue and had the idea to help a home for the
elderly that is sponsored by the Assembleia de Deus church in Abreu e Lima. We
ended up combining with the Recife Zone too. All the Elders cleaned and cut down
the weeds and excessive growth of plants next to the place, and the Sisters got
to converse with the residents. It went super well, and we think that it will
help create a better relationship with the Assembleia de Deus church.
On
Thursday we had our Zone Conference. It went pretty interesting. The assistants
gave a training and then we gave a training. Then President Bigelow started
teaching and we realized where our zone is at. The conference went well. It is always good to
observe President and how he teaches and handles things. He really is a great
leader.
I
know that this Church is true. I know that faith grows through tests and
tribulations. I am so grateful for this opportunity to live in this specific
time in the world, preparing for the Second Coming of Christ. Love you all.
Elder
Waters
