Elder Joseph Sant: Week 3 CTM

Olá!

This week was crazy. We have had 9 or 10 substitute teachers since we started the CTM. Irmão Rodrigo got coronavírus! We had a substitute for his class a lot last week and this week he told us that he got the virus. Thats crazy! But then Irmã Rivera told us that she got sick, and is in the hospital! She wouldn’t tell us what she has. We now have two new permanent teachers. Irmão Silva and Irmão Zanforlin. They are really good teachers and push us really hard. They also gave us more sources, such as a spreadsheet to help us keep track of our goals.

We have learned so much portuguese these past couple of days. A big help was starting the TRC’s. Those are the members acting like investigators to help us to practice teaching the gospel in that language. Our TRc was with Matues, a Chilean who lived in Brazil for a few years and now he lives in SLC. It was pretty nerve racking, but as we practiced more we got more used to it and I am looking forward to continuing to do it.

One of my favorite scriptures that I read this week was Ether 12:27. I love the promise of our biggest weakness becoming our biggest strength, if we continue with the Lord by our side. It really shows how much the Lord cares for us and is willing to walk with us, even in our hardest times. I also like how Moroni said that he was comforted by this promise. Its so real, I feel like I am getting to know Moroni in these verses, and he becomes more of a human. Really all of Ether chapter 12 is great. I encourage everyone to read it.

And now the pictures.