Given the date of today's correspondence, I couldn't let a good pun run on past... Even if it is a pretty sad pun. >:P Anyway, Just so y'all know, I won't pull any tricks or who-dat's during this letter. (Or will I?) heheheh.
Well, it looks like things are getting even better around here. Sometimes even when we least expect it. In the entire mission (Brazil Porto Alegre North), I've seen many miracles happen. For example, after tons of revelations and simple councils, the mission has gone from 20 or 30 baptisms each month to 80 and now 110! The Lord is truly hastening his work, and the converts are some of the strongest we've ever seen. Just this week, we were passing by in the house of a member when a young man, Marcos, passed by to ask for money. After a few minutes (or hours) or discussion, we found out that many times he would normally use this money just to buy drugs. However, this time things changed for him. We taught him a little about Christ, repentance and baptism, emphasizing the enabling power of Christ's sacrifice. The very next day, he called at us in the street and told us excitedly that he had completely lost the desire to do drugs, and that his life had already begun to fill with a perfect love and hope in Christ. He'll be baptized here on the 14th and he's really excited!
Just like Marciano, Marcos was another miracle I had the pleasure to see. One more prodigal son that returned to the warm embrace of his redeemer. Many others we've been teaching as well have seen a greater light, felt a little better, and had greater hope in all things. For me, just seeing those who open their hearts to God and completely change their lives for the better is the greatest thing I can receive here on the mission. (although, I can't deny that Skittles are pretty good too) >:P
Anyway, I'd like to bear my passover/Easter testimony. I know the my Redeemer lives. God so loved the world that he sent his only begotten son, and I know that through his sacrifice, all of us may arrive clean and with no imperfections in the presence of God. Through his sacrifice, you and I can be lifted from the weak and terrible state of our natural man and become children of the most high God, powerful, happy, and ready to help all others do the same. I know that God and Jesus Christ love us, and I know that he shall return. Be of good cheer, do not dismay, for we are never left comfortless. If we seek him, he will come. This testimony I bear in the sacred name of our savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.
Anyway, good luck with April fools day. I'll be praying for everyone's safety and trust...
Elder Angus
Palavra da semana:
Pascoa (pah-sko-ah) Meaning passover or Easter. Here it is the day where everyone parties. However, no one leaves home on black Friday. Only us missionaries are in the streets.
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