Dear Everyone,
Olá! In Portuguese, Olá does not have an "H" like it does in Spanish. Consider yourselves pro's at Portuguese. :)
This is gonna be a short one - I've got lots of emails to catch up on!
Brazilians, Cabo Verdians, and Angolans are very elect people. We found this big old Cabo Verdian family who have all talked to the missionaries in the past, a brazilian less active who's family members are interested in the gospel, and a member from Angola, who was baptized here and then returned to Angola for a couple months, basically started a group in Angola by herself after being baptized like 3 months ago. Now she is helping the missionaries find people to teach here!
I think it's pretty common to have lots of homeless people in big cities, but no matter where you are, it's a sad sight to see. A homeless guy was walking through the Metro (Subway) asking for money, and we took him to a grocery start and bought him some dinner. Even though he didn't want to hear about the gospel (nor would it really work out without a home to teach him in) it was a good experience to help someone out. I feel like sometimes we judge unrighteously(or maybe it's just me) and let opportunities to serve pass by, but I have gained a testimony that by serving with only the good of others as your goal, miracles happen and everyone is blessed! Elder Cook quoted President Marion G. Romney in his talk during conference;
"Service is not something we endure on this earth so we can earn the right to live in the celestial kingdom. Service is the very fiber of which an exalted life in the celestial kingdom is made."
I love that! Service is a heavenly principle, and requires us to have heavenly eyes towards God's children. Go and serve someone today!
Have a jolly week!
- Elder Valentine!
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