Whitewash

Weekly 

Leandro Family night 

We had the best family night with Leandro and his family. We finally met his kids, and his ex wife and his mother in-law. They have been wanting to get to knows us ( especially his Ex wife ) because they are all so blown away with the changes they have seen in him. They asked what has changed? He told them The missionaries and the church has changed! They were confused and he asked if we could meet them too! I was a little nervous that it was gonna turn into a bible bash or cause some short of conflict... They are VERY strong Catholics, him and his wife are in a middle of a divorce but not... They also lived SUPER far away from our area but the spirit told me so strongly that we needed to go and meet them. We had our super cool RC Mateus help us with a ride, huge Miracle. He lowkey has turned into our older brother lol, love him so much. He was all worried for us and made sure we got into the house safe because they live in the Roça ( farm ) in the middle of nowhere on this mountain side..( Welcome to Minas Gerais) And he made sure to be there at the end of the lesson to, to give us a ride home.  

We gave a powerful lesson on the Atonement and divine mission of our savior Jesus Christ and his plan of salvation..... and the message brought them to tears. They loved it. They gave us the biggest hugs and said we are welcome in there home whenever we would like... that we are now there family too  

It was amazing to experience, planted a good seed, and was so happy to be there supporting Leandro, and for his family to support him with his baptism. Im thankful for Leandro for already being willing and having the faith to share the gospel with those around him. 

Divisões 

Had an awesome division with Sis Vargas, like always!!! They never fail to be lame. She is the most incredible teacher.... and her love and desire for missionary work is super inspiring. Always learn a lot from her.

We taught the COOLEST family, with the cutest little girls and boy ever. So mad that I didn't snag a picture with them. But this lesson was a huge testimony builder for me on letting the spirit guide. We didn't have a lesson planned or marked with them so no time to prepare, we also didn't know there need. However, we walked in there and I had the feeling we need to teach Plan of Salvation, and Sister Vargas just started leading the lesson for the Plan of Salvation, without even telling me. I was like WHOA spiritually in sync!!! We then gave a powerful lesson which lead this cute single mom in tears....   

Her kids were also participating in the lesson. 

Here were my favorite quotes / Answers that they said to these questions that I thought were adorable. 

"where do you think you lived before this life???" 

One answered 

" ...... that's a dumb question Tia ( aunt ) we lived in our moms belly "

The other answered 

" with Papi céu ( Heavenly Father) " 

2. " what do you think is the purpose of our life here on earth? " 

On answered 

" Life is a horror movie... so i think we are here to survive " 

The other one answered 

" to be happy and have families and to be like my mom "  

Kids are so pure it is my favorite to teach families   reminded me of the talk  humble as a child by President Holland in this last conference. Truly you feel a different spirit when you are with kids. 

Transferências 

Soooo HUGE CHANGES. I am at a lost for words honestly. So many emotions. 

I was called as a Trainer..... my time has come I guess. ( for the longest time I got really sad that I never had a calling and now I am at the point where I was like nope I'm ok don't want one. And now I have one and honestly not super thrilled but we are gonna make it a good experience) Please Pray for me.. like actually I am so nervous. Hope that I don't mess her up. I will pick up my greenie on Wednesday. 

 I will also be staying in juiz de fora but... will be WHITEWASHING an elders area here called Manchester...... lots of Germans live there apparently. So lots of prayers for me this week as I figure all this out, lots of excitement but also lots of nerves. 

Spiritual Thought 

 

Mosiah 24: 13-15. 

These have become my new favorite verses in the whole book of Mormon. I draw so much strength and peace from these verses. The Promise I love the most is in 15.

15 And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light; yea, the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord. 

were made light-- the lord did Strengthen them...... they could bear up there burdens with EASE".  

God is not gonna take away our trials, worries, anxiety, depression, temptations, difficulties, pains, ect. But he will MAKE THEM LIGHT and will TURN us strong. 

As we CHEERFULLY and with PATIENCE  turn to him, relying on him. He will help us overcome whatever we are facing with

 "Ease".  I can testify.... this is ture. 

The fact I have made it this far on my mission is a testament of that , I know he will help me threw this next chapter of my mission too as a Trainer. 

Heavenly father has helped me overcome my many weakness and has helped me bare them with more ease and confidence.

We need these moments, they are critical for our growth on this path to discipleship. becoming is a messy process, it breaks who we were to make room for what god has plan for us to be... 

Thank you all 

Just wanna say thank you all, been feeling an overwhelming since of gratitude lately for the amazing people in my life! I HAVE THEE BEST support. Love you all so much! Thank you for all the emails, text messages, letters, ect. Literally it is the greatest pick me up during my week! So please feel free to always send something my way, I do my best to respond!!!! Have an amazing week! 

Lots of Love, Sister Hallee Tebbs