its cold outside

 

Song of the Week- Nowhere Next to me by Peach Pit 

Weekly points 

Weekly efforts of doing the lords work 

Just when I thought finding new people in this area couldn't get any worse... god once again finds a way to humble me. We made one new person this whole week, along with ALOT of nos.. and alot of bible bashing / yelling in our faces. 

This one lady was not having it, We were doing some door to door contacting bc everyone was running away from us in the praça... and this lady answers the door and is wearing a graphic Tee of Mary and jesus. So i was like great Ill talk about faith and the Atonement. Welp some point during this convo I bring up " jesus christ is our savior and redeemer " and she looks at me and interups and says " HES NOT MY SAVIOR YOUR WRONG " ... o que?? Jesus Cristo é não sua salvador? Como assim moça?? ( what? Christ isn't your savior?) 

She then says " i never said that now your calling me a liar? Blah blah blah blah " 

Dont have the energy to type out everything she said it was rude. Lol  i just said goodnight thank you for your time and walked away crying.

GOOD NEWS!!! 

we marked 4 baptism dates with the people we have been teaching!!! Please everyone pray extra for ...

- Marcos  ( inviting him this week ) 

- José 

- Paulo Henrique 

- Manuel 

- Guilherme 

Divisions ‍

Actually had probably the best division Ever. I learned ALOTTT.. little back story I actually dont like one of my STLs becuase she has been pretty mean to me this transfer,  but you know  forgiveness/repentance saves. But I ended up doing Divisions with her and at first I was super like stand offish and I had alot of negitive feelings about it. But I had the spirit literally smack me in the face " stop being prideful, Contention is not gonna solve this. Forgive her and get to know her".  So I let go of my own stubborness and pride, and I started genuinely talking to her! Guys shes actually incredible . Was very humbled and im greatful for the lesson the spirit taught me that day. The Division was good, learned alot of new ways to start/ have more productive contacts, and how to invite people to be baptized better! We also laughed alot!! Ended the night with some incredible freshly made pastles  ... 10/10 Division

Spirtiual thought 

My Division/ Spirtiual experience lead me to studying alot about the topic Forgiveness... 

I wont lie this is something that at times has been very hard for me and I think is for everyone. We all at some point in ourselves have been wronged / hurt by someone we love or don't even know. These negitive feelings tend to stick with us or we at times hold gruges with people. These feelings when not resolved, can build up and can develop our minds and hearts allowing us to stay in our pride, not feeling the spirit and also not allowing the power and blessings of Christ Atonement to truly work threw us. 

" It is through him that we gain forgiveness " - President Gordon B. Hinckley 

I love this quote, You can take it in 2 ways I think. 

 - 1. The savior always forgives us when we come to him!  He is our avocate with the father! 

 - 2.  We GAIN forgiveness.. we not ourselfs receive forgiveness, but threw chirst we gain forgiveness for others.

I have learned alot of lessons about forgiveness on my mission.. forgiving myself, forgiving others, past situations, forgiving my companions, forgiving investigators when they lie.. ect ect. I am still not perfect, but I can testify when we seek forgiveness in our lives, we truly find more peace, love, and become/feel closer to our savior jesus christ  

Challenge you all to work on forgiveness this week!!! 

Random // funny // Highlights 

◇ Having a monkey trying to still our food!! Was pretty funny!! 

◇ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELDER REYNOLDS  

◇ We had lunch at the bispo house in the Jardim América ward and he goes " sisters have you seen the new picture of chirst standing next to nephi?? " us- no .... him = Shows us a picture of him standing in front of a picture of jesus christ  was actually so funny in the moment 

◇ its actually FREEZING HERE. ( im just a brasileira now, really its like 60s with a strong wind ) And i didn't bring anything warm.... needing to do some serious shopping 

◇ watching sister Naveros FLY down a slide and almost smash her face into the sidewalk 

◇ Free milkshakes / Açai for life thanks to my guy Pablo ( hes in love with me, but is harmless dont worry ) 

Hope you are all doing amazing!! Shoot me an email love to hear from you all!!! Lots of love, would appreciate all prayers on my behalf for... More patience, Gift of tounges, joy in the work!!! 

Love, Sister ( Hal) Tebbs