This week was a kinda decently normal week. No days are really that normal, because we don't live in our area, and it takes a while to get there, and we cant go unless we have 2 adult members to walk with us. We had a habit of getting robbed without members with us... And we have to come back from our area earlier than most missionaries because its not the safest thing ever. But we are well protected, we just don't have as much time working in our area as most missionaries. But we work smart, and effectively, and our area is still booming. But the Lord helps us so much, you have no idea.
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| Edson |
So we have a transfer goal of a baptism a week. And we had two for this past week, and we were really determined to get at least one of them. Because it would be stupid to have a transfer goal, and not get it the first week. So the one drank on Tuesday, he's off the table. And the other one, Talo, we cant find forever. We finally find him, drinking Thursday. So me and Elder Gooch gave him a very spiritual fauka, (chewing him out). It was the first time I had ever kind of told someone off in Portuguese, so that was a fun experience haha! Anyway, literally right after we get mad at this guy, and drop him as an investigator, Zito tells us we need to talk to his friend. And this is Thursday night, and we don't have a baptism for Saturday. Remember Zito was my first baptism, who is just a complete champion, and who was walking with us that night. So he introduces us to his friend Edson. And his friend had been to church at least twice, which is the requirement. And Elder Gooch and I just looked at each other, and we were like "Wanna give him the baptismal interview questions?" and I was like yeah. So we gave this guy the baptismal interview questions, and this guy was sweet and awesome!! And he knew almost all of them, but the Palavra de Sabadoria (word of wisdom). So we listed off the 5 things we shouldn't take, and he was like, "I had coffee this morning. I'm so sorry, I really didn't know we weren't allowed to, I feel so bad" and this is 2 days before baptism day. So we call the ZL's, and they tell us to call President Oliviera about it. And President said if he promised to stop right then, and read the Book of Mormon that night he could be baptized! And he did, and it was so glorious and sweet! Easily one of my favorite baptisms! It was just so crazy how God answered our prayers, and had him ready to be baptized this week, it was unbelievable. One of the coolest things I have ever had a chance to be a part of.
Then we had Stake conference, with all of Praia! That was sick, so much fun. Its fun because sometimes it feels like when we are teaching, and people aren't getting it, it is just so frustrating. But then when you see all those amazing members in one place, it's just such a good reminder that the church is so true!! There were so many people there, there wasn't space for the missionaries to sit in the chapel, so we all chilled outside and just talked sports and such. There's an Elder Christensen in my Zone, he actually was the AP till last transfer, one of my favorite people ever. He was drafted by the Royals, and will play for them when he gets back. And it 2 days he is going to Mau to open up that island. How cool is it that he gets to be the first missionary on that island. That island literally has never had the church on it ever before, and they just start from scratch, how awesome! We hung out all P day. But we talked about baseball during Stake Conference, that was fun! And we had Edson's baptism last week. And its just sweet.
We also have new Zone leaders, they are the best, Love them. And there's another Elder Jarvis that just got here, how weird... So on every letter, if anyone ever writes me, write Elder Nathan Jarvis, because just saying Elder Jarvis no longer narrows it down, haha.
Easily the highlight of my week was finding Chocolate Syrup!! What a steal! We put it on everything! Also found Mac and Cheese, I was all over that. Elder Gooch and I try our hardest to not eat rice, but we really don't have many options.
This week we should have three baptisms. Two are the daughter and son of Nobert and Nice. After them that's their whole family, Familia!!! They are talking about going to the temple in a year too, to be sealed. How cool is it that we had the chance to help them get the gospel, and their lives will never Ever be the same after their choice to follow Christ. Its just such an amazing thing to see. Ah, the church is true and its Amazing!! I'm gonna try to send some pics now, and try to stop gaining weight. Seriously tho, I'm gaining weight and I need to stop, I don't know how its happening... But I love all you guys, take it easy and have a fantastic week!
Much Love Elder Jarvis
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