Sunshine sprinkled with dew

Wow, it`s cool to see how the world goes on, and just how secluded I seem to be. At the same time, though, the world has the most powerful influence of all. Just today, for example, I've been praying for someone who will rule with wisdom and righteousness to win this election. It doesn't really matter who it is that wins to me, but I know that if that person holds to the strong family values and the love of God as they rule and make judgments, they will be a good leader and help this country to progress. As such, it is important that we always support our leaders in their positions. When we disagree with an action, it profiteth none but the adversary to comment with scorn or hate. We must be active in the civil process, kindly inform our leaders of our views, and make sure to elect leaders who are righteous and who listen.

Today is my last P-day at the CTM, and as such I may not be writing for a while. I head out to the field next Tuesday, sometime in the morning, and then the real work begins. Just yesterday, we had a little taste of what the work would be like, and I loved it. We went out in the afternoon and endure three hours of walking and heat to spread the word to the people and to share the Book of Mormon with people on the street. It was so fun and so spiritually enlightening. For example, we met one lady who was walking her dog and at first she said "she already had a religion," but when we told her about the Book of Mormon, how it testifies of Christ and the love of God to his children, and after we testified of the truth of it unto her, she seemed so excited to receive one and told us she would read it that night. :D So awesome!

We often take for granted the power of the Book of Mormon. It is not just another book of scripture, or just some story of the people in the ancient Americas. I know this book is true, that the the prophets who wrote the passages therein did so for the benefit of our day. This wonderful book truly does testify of God and of Christ, and I feel closer to them each time I ready and ponder its words. I would like to challenge all of you who are reading this to treasure up the Book of Mormon into your hearts, to seek for knowledge, truth, and understanding. However, I most of all seek for you all to find a greater testimony in Christ, for he truly is the foundation of all things. I know this is true and I know you will be blessed as you do this, and with that I testify in the name of Jesus Christ.

Thank you everyone for your love, support, and candy. I wish all the luck to your future, and say good luck in all your endeavors.

With Giant Hugs,

Elder Angus

P.S. For halloween, we totally went full out and dressed as missionairies! Some of us switched name tags for fun just to confuse the new people. ;) You can always find joy in the little things.

Note: Jess has only one more week at the MTC.  He won't get the mail that is sent to the MTC.  You can send him mail to the mission office down in Porto Alegre.  He should be able to collect mail from there until we find out his new address.  Thank you for your prayers and support.  He is doing great!

Elder Jess Robert Angus

Brazil Porto Alegre North Mission

Av. Visconde de Macaé, 245

Cristo Redentor

91350-290 Porto Alegre - RS

Brazil