Nuclear

Your last letter was a day late.  What happened? 

The temple is closed on Monday's, so P-day is on Tuesday when we go to the temple.

How was your visit to the temple?

It was good. I learned a lot, and I loved the new film. I'd like to know how it is in English now.

 

Do you ever have ward activities?

Sometimes. Here there are very few places that are on top of that. However, there will be a few this week, so it'll be exciting.

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Something I've come to love and enjoy is talking with returned missionaries. When you get to talk a while, you begin to understand the two years they served, and as well, all the things they learned that helped them overcome the greatest difficulties that we face in the mission field. Recently, we learned a technique the members call "nuclear," being that as one reactive particle excites many others, one new investigator leads to thousands. Simply, everyone we teach, we have a goal to leave the house with three other names of people to teach. That way, we have more success in finding those who will receive us, and those that will accept the gospel. 

This week was a trail run of new ideas. We were running about all over the place, some things worked, some things didn't. Some things brought the spirit with great force, others failed misserably. But in the end, the future looks very bright. This week we found some excellent people to teach, and we saw very excelent people finally make the next steps towards Christ. 

One of these people is Vera. We'd been teaching her quite some time, actually, but she was always very special. Ever since the first lesson, she's had a testimony of the truthfulness of the church and the gospel. Beyond that, every time we pass, she's told us another story about how she's been touched or somethings improved because of the gospel. The only problem was she never went to church, and never accepted a baptismal date. So a few days ago, we passed by and taught about Christ's example and the path he set. The spirit was really strong in the lesson, and following inspiration, I challenged her to be baptized the 9th of March. Surprised, she announced that this was the same day her father had been baptized, and felt like that would be a worthy goal, and so she accepted! Now she's working hard to get there, including going to church, which she finally did this week for the first time! 

There are many more stories to tell as well, but unfortunately, my typing speed has never improved. Oh well. Just let me say that if we act with faith, surrendering all of our will and belief to that of God, we will see things happen we never thought possible, and that is a promise.

Thanks for everything!

Elder Angus

Word of the week:

Internet (eent-air-neh-chee) Yes, it is what it looks like. In Portuguese there are many words that they don't bother to translate, so it's a little silly hearing the talk sometimes.

Photos:

-Temple of Porto Alegre-RS

-Me, my companion, and other Elders eating at the Burger King. (It's been a while)