On Monday we had to take care of office duties and we renewed Elder Semedo´s passport. He is from Cape Verde! We met him early in the morning and did all the procedures needed to renew his passport. Tuesday we had the privilege to teach Angelo about some of God´s commandments. He discussed with us very openly about chastity and what his thoughts were concerning this topic. We also talked about the book of Enos, and how we can relate his story to our daily lives and our personal habits of prayer. Wednesday I conducted a good district meeting and gave a fun training to help my district understand an investigator´s journey to baptism and conversion. That night we left to our area to find new people to teach.
Thursday was a special day, because I was able to interview a couple in preparation for their baptism. I went on a division with Elder Pereira and both Josemar and Jessica passed their interviews! They were married on Friday morning, but I wasn´t able to attend the wedding, because we were busy renewing another Elder´s passport Friday turned out to be just about the same as Monday. I renewed Elder Prince´s passport. He is from Salt Lake City! We went to the federal police station in the airport and a few other places to renew his passport. We taught a few people during the evening before Elder Prince had to catch his bus. We were able to teach Angelo and watch Josemar and Jessica´s baptism. I was happy to see how happy Josemar and Jessica were at their baptism. I thought it was really cool how they were married and baptized in the same day! Afterwards we took him to the bus station to send him back to his area.
Saturday was a busy day. I didn´t get much time to email because President asked us to do a few important things. I finalized some last flight plans for the next 2 transfers, and my companion had to do some important financial things. We taught Angelo at 5:00 pm then went straight to the Ward Christmas activity! There was lots of food, singing and even some Santa Claus entertainment put on by our very own bishop! It was a great opportunity for Angelo to feel part of the "ward family" and integrate with the members. I feel really good about Angelo. He is progressing a lot and is really showing his faith. He is now keeping the word of wisdom and he always studies the scripture passages that we leave with him.
Sunday morning we went to Angelo´s apartment before church to walk together, but we weren´t able to find him. I had forgotten my cellphone in the office, and I was the only person with his cellphone number. His window on the second floor was open, so we shouted his name hoping that he would hear us, but he never showed up. We left a little sad because we wanted him to be at church so he could be more prepared for his baptism. We ran over to the chapel and sacrament meeting started. Josemar and Jessica were confirmed as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and received the Gift of the Holy Ghost. After the confirmations, about one third of the way through the meeting, Angelo showed up with a woman who turned out to be his mom! After sacrament meeting we met Angelo´s mom and we all went to Principles of the Gospel class together. Angelo was very engaged as usual while his mom stayed more quiet and observed things. After church Silvia (Angelo´s mom) asked us why we want to baptize her son so soon. She told us she sides more with the philosophical beliefs of Agnosticism and explained how she would like to meet with us soon so she can ask us lots of questions. We marked to meet with her on Wednesday to answer all her questions and explain why Angelo will be baptized so soon.
This week was awesome and I have seen how God is preparing people to receive the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. I believe that Angelo is one of these people. I love serving as a missionary and I am surprised how fast time has gone by. I hope that this Christmas season is the best one yet and that we can all remember Jesus Christ´s life and feel His love. I love you family!!!
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