GOOOOOOOOOO
UTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! haha I was so happy to hear about the game!!
Anyways
now that I got that out of my system how was your guy´s week. I never did get
an email from last week. I got all the pictures multiple times, but never the
letter, but don´t worry about it. So Alessandra got confirmed this week! I was
really happy to see that, I think the church will help her out a ton.
So Maria
the elderly sister has a wheelchair, but because of her health she can´t even
sit for a long time, she has to lie down. But she is full of faith the she will
be baptized this next week. She has even invited a ton of people, so we are
going to pray and see what happens!
As for
Marcione the 18 year old. He told us that he decided that church wasn´t
important, and that to follow Christ you just have to believe in him. This is a
super prevalent belief here in Rio. But we are going to keep teaching him and
see what happens. I have never really used technology to teach. Most of the
people don´t have computers, at least in my area. I know that in some missions
technology is used more, but not here.
That is so
true, we are surrounded by miracles, especially on the mission. It is just a
miracle to be healthy and safe everyday. I was reading Mormon 8 Saturday, amazing
chapters, 7 8 and 9. But I think it was 8 that talked a lot about miracles. I
loved that story about the fish. It is so awesome how when we put just a little
trust and faith in the lord he shows us miracles.
We had
another cool investigator come to church yesterday. Sabrinha, she is the niece
of a member. She is young but already has a child of 3 years. Anyways we are
starting to teach her, but we are going a bit slower. I really hope we can help
her out though, she needs it cause listen to this. She didn´t finish high
school but needed money for her kid so she took a job as a maid. She works 11
hours a day, 6 days a week. She even goes to school after she gets done
working. And she earns 110 dollars a MONTH! Man I feel so bad, but I am certain
the church can help. So we will work with here.
Anyways
the transfer just has 2 weeks left so we are working super hard to try baptize
some more people. Trying real hard to work with members to get references and
to teach families.
So while
your weather is cooling down, the weather here is quickly heating up. haha
already in the 100´s some days. But you get used to it real fast.
I am glad
school is going well for everyone! Sad about the Alta game though, Alta´s last
year as a powerhouse school.
Tell any
missionaries leaving or returning congrats for me! It is awesome to be part of
a missionary ward.
I am
always praying for Grandma, I hope that she gets better. And as for a package,
I can´t think of anything at the moment... And good luck with the neighborhood
party! It is going to be at the church or where? Also that is cool about the
family night! Visiting so many members you really see what a difference family
prayer, scripture study, and family night make in a family.
Anyways
things are great in Rio. We are working a bunch and getting a bunch of work
done. We also have a good number of less actives that we are trying, and
sometimes succeeding in bring to church. Always look for missionary
opportunities throughout your days! the help of members makes all the
difference.
Anyways
things are going great here! I love you all with all my heart and hope you are
having a wonderful September! Anything I can do for you guys, just send me an
email
With tons
of love,
Elder Ottosen
