Hey Y'all! Tudo bem?
This
week was a little bit rougher, but we still ended with some success. To
start off the week my companion was sick, so we didn't have many
opportunities to work. But despite this we were still able to find new
people and help others to understand a little more about the restored
gospel!
This week I had
the opportunity to go visit a little rural town that has some members
there. A member drove us in his car and it was sooooo amazing to see all
the beuatiful greenery! I really have never seen a place quit like
this! So we drove there, had some wonderdul visits, found people to
teach over the phone, and had a pretty good and miraculous lunch. And
then we had to return home. But we had almost no money for gas. On the
way there it took almost R$70. On the return we had about R$30. So
feeling pretty depleted we said a prayer and went on in faith. And it
started pretty good. We made it pretty far when the car stopped working.
It just stopped. And the moment the car stopped the rain started. And
keep in mind we are in the middle of the amazon rain forest. There is no
cell connection or internet between cities. So there we were, thinking
about having to hike to some farmer and ask to stay the night with him.
We stayed in the car for about 30 minutes just trying to think of
another way. We ended up saying another prayer and the car started
again! And we were on our way in the pouring rain. And occassionally the
car would working again, but it always restarted and after a really
long and slow drive we made it back to Óbidos. And we never refilled
with gas!
I just want
everyone to know that this was the second time on my mission that our
car stopped working while we were really far away from our house. I
don't know many pwople that can say that! 
The
first time we were about 45 minutes from home with missionaries less
than an hour away. The second time we were about 2 hours from home with
the closest missionaries probably 24 hours away! So it was quite an
experience, and it is one that I will never forget!
The
first time we were about 45 minutes from home with missionaries less
than an hour away. The second time we were about 2 hours from home with
the closest missionaries probably 24 hours away! So it was quite an
experience, and it is one that I will never forget! So
speaking of this experience, it is kind of obvious that there some
miracles involved in this! A car that stopped working, was able to start
back up again almost without any problems and we made it back with half
the amount of Gas! And there were more miracles that happened while we
were visiting the city! All of this reminded me of a scripture from the
Book of Mormon, in Mormon 9:11, it says "But behold, I will show unto
you a God of miracles, even the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac,
and the God of Jacob; and it is that same God who created the heavens
and the earth, and all things that in them are." There is still a God of
miracles here on the earth! He will still do miracles for rhose that
have faith in Him! I testify that God loves eaxh and everyone of you and
the moment you turn to Him in faith He will show his power in your
life! Also, I invite all of you to read this chapter in the Book of
Mormon, Mormon 9. I know that you all will feep the spirit more
abundantly in your life if you read this chapter with an attitude of
what you need to change! Here is a link to this chapter:
Now the pictures!
1. The views from the highway were great! This is when we stopped one time
2. Our zone in a meeting this week!
3. Another view from the highway!
4. Another view from the highway! This place is so special!
5. Last photo, but I have a ton more!
6. Leaving our house very early so that we could go visit Curua!
This
is about all for this week! Feel free to email me if you would like or
if you have any questions! Hope y'all have a great week!
I love you all!
Elder Sant
Acreditar. Amar. Fazer.
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