I´m just going to make a list of things that happened this week.
--Zone conference. It was really good--we have a new zone leader and because our zone is so small, we are a little group of friends. We picked a "theme" for the trasnfer altogether as a zone, to help us fulfill our purpose. It is probably the best theme anyone could have: One with Christ!
--Speaking of themes, I picked my scripture of the transfer. Alma 57:21,26-27. I was thinking about how Elder Kearon said we need to be "exactly obedient and full of faith" and this is the perfect example of both! ("We are as the armies of Helamen..")
--Maria do Carmo (that is the ACTUAL spelling of her name, finally) got baptized yesterday!! She was really, really nervous, and scared of the water. We went down to the font and she wouldn´t get in for about ten minutes. I guess because of some health condition she can´t get in hot water, and so she said it was too hot (usually they say it´s too cold) but luckily the ward was REALLY supportive. The young men and the elder´s quorum president started running up and down the stairs to bring down huge cauldrons of cold water and ice. The whole time, with the bispo standing in it. Finally, she got in the font, and was baptized amidst the ice chunks. And just like Jesus, she "Saiu logo da água" after she was baptized (she left quickly. It says that in Portuguese, Matthew 3)
--We have this wonderful ice cream place by the metro. I am addicted
--We are going to have a wedding!!!! The elders have been teaching a Brazilian couple,Marcília and Cláudia. They are going to be married on June 28 and Cláudia wants Sister Derrick and I to be her bridesmaids!!! (Bridesmissionaries?) I am so excited.
--Saw some cool miracles and worked a LOT. I am so tired.
I am really grateful this week for the example of the other missionaries. The elders in our district are always helping everyone, and our zone leaders are really excited about the work. It helps a lot, especially when all I want to do is take a nap! :)
I hope that you all have a wonderful week! Happy end of school and happy graduation to Jeremy!! (And also to Katy from elementary school and Emily from junior high).
Love you all tons!
Com amor,
Sister Gidney
P.s. PIcture of Natália´s baptism and another of Maria´s :)
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