Man mission life is crazy. Haha. You always have to expect
the unexpected. This past Wednesday, my comp (Elder Martinelli) and I were
returning from splits in a distant city when I got a call on the bus. President
told us that my comp needed to pack his bags and head to Alvorada, a city close
to Port Alegre, and that my new comp would arrive that day. Man it was rough seeing
Elder Martinella go and weird only spending 3 weeks with a comp. But I learned
a ton with my sarcastic mineiro comp. After waiting a couple of hours, my new
comp arrived. Elder Tate from Kirtland,
Ohio. I lived with Elder Tate for 3 months in Santa Cruz. So we are excited for
the work here in Caxias.
This week we studied a lot about faith. My main take aways
from my study on faith were that 1. Faith is power. If we have faith anything
can happen. 2. If our requests or questions or needs are not responded to or
acted upon, we need to double our faith. Double our faith can signify a number
of things. Study more, pray with more power and sincerity, serve those around
you, put a bad habit or tendency on the alter of sacrifice, or develop Christ
like attributes. When we double our faith and put in work, God grants us with
our needs. Elder Tate and I had an awesome experience where we asked the Lord
to grant us a miracle at church. When we were filling the baptism font, a
couple walked in and told us that they were visiting for the first time. They
told us how their 9 year old son had tragically passed away and how they were
searching for answers. What a miracle to find a couple super prepared and ready
for our message.
We also had the baptism of Bianca. Bianca is the daughter of
a wonderful family that we are re-activating. Her father is a renowned vocalist
and guitar player who has had many troubles with alcohol. But he desires to
return and stay firm in the church. Bianca has been a light for the family
because of her great desire to be baptized. Now her whole family is coming back
strong. Her brother Adam is wanting to serve a mish and everything. Man, they
are an awesome family. Overall, I’m stoked with the Lord’s work and trying to
double my faith. Love you all and have a great week.
Dave
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| Caxias parks |
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| Biancas baptism and cake |
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| Chewbacca and Han Solo |
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| Caxias Hills |
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| Midevil swords |
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