On Pday we went to Centro and I bought a hat. We can wear hats in our mission as long as they are plain, conservative, no logos, etc. It is so nice not having the sun directly on my face. At my planning session with my comp, I was not the most reverent and was kind of rowdy so my companion called me to repentance. He was right and so afterwards I began a fast for revelation. I refused to speak, sing, or even think in English as I sought for this guidance and inspiration. I received my revelation the next day. It came as the voice of Papa in my head (which is how I asked for it to come). He told me that I'm only a missionary for 2 years and that I need to be in "missionary mode" and not "kid mode". It's all about having the spirit and that I need to strive to always have it. He also told me that he would always be here for me but that I need to remember that if I need help, to ask God and not Papa for it. I needed that. Quite the "wake up call"!
We taught Amanda on Wednesday. She has a parrot. It keeps biting me when I try to pet it. Dang it. I did teach it to say "papagaio" (which is "parrot" in Portuguese).
Cool trees
Thursday we taught Socohino. She is not really progressing but as we taught her, her mother was listening and is interested. Her name is Socoho. We were teaching outside the house. I felt like a true missionary when I was speaking because some people came over and then more people would join in to hear me speak and they sat at my feet like Jesus! So cool!! We also taught Maria a bit later. We got a bunch of datas (baptismal dates) this week, but we only have two that are really progressing.
Friday there was a church activity and afterwards we were able to take some shot on goal with the soccer ball. We had a little contest to see who would be the first to hit the crossbar. I did not win. [Side note: a lot of people here shoot fireworks off all day long but they don't have colors. Its like a mortar, and there is just four big bangs when its in the air.] I got home and noticed that my sunburn on my face looks like a mustache - weird.
Saturday I had the walk of death and my legs were destroyed. My comp gave a baptismal interview to an investigator for the sister missionaries. We taught Maria again. Maria is the old lady that lives right next to the church. I've given two blessings to her. She sells beer from her house and smokes and likes coffee. We got her a coffee substitute and she likes it. I think she will be my first baptism! We walked everywhere, so far!
Sunday after church we taught Socoho. Socoho is an old lady but is eager to learn. She suggested that she be baptized before we even invited her to be! Afterwards we went out contacting and ended up getting 42 contacts! I also had my first bible bash and I destroyed this boy. He got his info from the internet and hasn't read anything for himself. I pulled out James 1:5 and told him to pray!
There was a fire started in town. I guess it was started by someone flicking a cigarette. That's it for this week. Tchau!
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