Turned 20 and Saw Jesus Die

 

Song of the week- 20 something by SZA  https://photos.app.goo.gl/3XbRZ9tgSZpoDPZz9   Photos ^

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Week‍

    Hello Everyone!! This week was probably a top 3 favorite time on the mission kind of a week! So many amazing

 things happened! Started the week off well with a good fishing trip on Pday ( unfortunately only caught 

one fish and the lined snapped before we could even bring it in ) 10/10 experience though. 

   We got a referência from this guy named Luciano and guys hes SO COOL! He loves to learn about 

the gospel and comes prepared to ever lesson with super good questions. We gave him a BOM on Wednesday

 and we called him on Friday to check in on things and hes already half way done with reading it...  

not only that after we gave him the lesson on the restoration we mentioned how the church has a film about it and 

we could send him the link if he wanted to watch it. Well He watched it the same night and LOVED it, and now 

he keeps asking when we can have another lesson!!! ....its giving I'm ELECT and prepared from god energy 

    THIS IS FOR YOU SISTER DUNN  ( story so cool you guys must read ) 

So we are walking trying to make some new people and it was going superrrr rough. People weren't having it, 

it was also SO HOT, and we got done eating some questionable food and we both just felt so gross, 

But I was working super hard on trying to just stay positive. Well I felt my phone ringing and I looked down 

and saw a Sister missionary with the name Sister Coon.. and I was like uh that's weird but I answered it and 

she quickly explained to me that she's serving in the Scotland, Ireland Mission and that they have a guy 

they are baptizing here soon from Brasil and that he has a friend hes been talking too and teaching her 

the lessons in Congonhas, Brasil and she's been trying to find the missionaries for months now, 

but hasn't been able to. Well they were able to Send us her contact and we were able to get ahold of her 

and set up a time to meet!!!!! She also told me that she knows my dear friend Sister Cambree Dunn who is 

serving in that same mission shout out to you Queen, your the cutest !!! This whole experience was just 

such a testimony builder to me that god is aware of us and that there is no "accidents". He has a perfect plan 

and we are all playing a role in his work no matter how big or small!   

BIRTHDAY DAYYY️

    I would like to just start by giving the BIGGEST thank you to everyone that sent me a message... 

I felt so incredibly loved!  Thanks for making me feel so special on my birthday all the way in brasil, 

love you all, and so thankful for each and every one of you  god blessed me with the most amazing people! 

Also I have the best Parents, and Grandparents, and family!  Thank you for my gifts and the amazing

 cards and messages it was SO FUN for me to open /read them all!! 

And ofc my Companion Sis Hancock....Guys she planned a WHOLE day of surprises  ( we worked too dw ) 

- day before my bday we had district council and they bought me a cake and sang to me! So nice! 

- Woke up to Breakfast burritos and chocolate Strawberries for breakfast 

- She got all my bestie friends in the mission to send a video of all the things they love about me and she made 

it into a video compilation.. def cried was so cuttteeee

- she planned a Surprise Bday party and I had no idea, we now have 2 different numbers and PMGs so

 when its her days to plan and work in her area I am just following blind. But we passed by this family's house

 we are teaching and it was the end of the night and she was like before we go into this last lesson can we 

hurry and use the bathroom and I was like.. um plz imma pee my pants. Well I walked into the families house 

to a huge welcome and saw the most beautiful and yummiest cake of my life sitting on the table with HUGE

 letters saying " Sister Tebbs ". It then hit me that I got pranked and that they did a surprise party for me.... 

I cried a lot i was so grateful and happy and São said " não precisa chorar, boba nós amamos você! " 

which means You don't need to cry Silly we all love you alot!!! They got me some fun presents and cards, 

we played games It was amazing... This family has my whole heart. They have Adopted me and sister Hancock 

as there daughters and it genuinely feels like we are there blood family, they love and give us so much  

Was a birthday I will remember for the rest of my life! 

I SAW JESUS DIE ON THE CROSS..... 

In my city Congonhas, it is known for 3 things 

1. The super old 12 apostle Catholic churches that were build when Portugal took over brasil. looking at

 each other from both ends of the city on top of these hills 

2. The Easter Show They put on every year reacting the crucificação of Jesus Christ. 

3. Everyone being super strong Catholics... makes the work difficult 

    Well The same family that threw me the party, took us to the show with them. It was one of the coolest things 

I have ever seen. It was honestly such a great way to remember our savior Jesus Christ. Like in a weird way I

 felt like I was going to the Tuachan Christmas Nativity with my family for Christmas but instead it was Christ Death.. 

Pics/ videos in the Google Photos. 

Watching it I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude and love for my savior. I know it was just a show but I 

honestly tried to imagine myself being there in real life. I felt the spirit so strong, and testify to me. He truly 

suffered and died for me. He gave me the greatest gift I could ever have. He truly is the only begotten son of god. 

I know he lives. And I know because Of him I am free from my sins and my heartache. I can return to my 

father in heaven. I know I can live with my family forever. 

I am so thankful for my savior Jesus Christ. I love him. In the name of Jesus Christ amen. 

I hope you all had an amazing week! I Love you all  Feel free to reach out, always love hearing from 

everyone genuinely makes my whole week!  

Love Sister ( Hal) Tebbs