Olaaaa todos!! Tudo bem?
Another week in the books! We had a great week this week, got a lot of work done, and saw a lot of miracles.
I had the chance to go on an exchange with Elder Montagna one of the Elders in my District! I went to Barra de Jangada, we taught a whole bunch of youth in a big group lesson, and I learned a whole lot. It was interesting because in this group they had 2 of them marked for baptismal date, but it looked like they were running from it. We decided to teach the restoration again and be very sincere, but show that they needed to make some changes in order to make their baptismal date. So, we both taught and testified, then asked if they understood what we teach and believe it to be true. Every single one said they did. They we asked if they would put their faith to the test and be baptized. Everyone declined, only because they weren't willing to change. We left that appointment super sad. It's hard to see so many people understand the truths we love and reject them! It made me all the more grateful for the path that I've chosen and the blessings that have been promised as I endure to the end.
On a happier note, we had a pretty incredible miracle with our friend Elisabeth! She is part of the Jehovah Witnesses, and she has incredible faith. She keeps our commitments we give her to a T, and she even came to church on Sunday! She absolutely loved fast and testimony meeting, the Bishop and her made fast friends, and she accepted to be baptized!! The only hold up is that she needs to get married, which would be a miracle because of many other details! Please pray for this miracle to happen!!
I've also been feeling very blessed with the gift of tongues. Although I'm not perfect yet, I've improved immensely with my Portuguese in only 3 months of being here! I'm so grateful for all of the blessings I've been given. I couldn't be more grateful to our Father in Heaven.
I love you all! Have a FANTASTIC week!!
Elder Larkin
