Pray For Them

Well Shoot!

Our two shining starts for this weekends baptismal service were held back! :( 

Satan got to working hard against us when he saw how excited and happy we were for these two of our sisters to be entering into a sacred promise with God to take upon them the name of His Son Jesus Christ.

xxxxx is going to Lisbon this week and we hope and pray she can return and we may continue to teach her about all the Lord has ready for her as she is ready to accept His Blessings :)

xxxxx was out of town for the whole week! :( We haven't been able to speak to her yet for two weeks now, but we know God has everything in His Power and she will be able to feel that as we do our best to get appointments with her and teach her of His Love:)

xxxxxx is just doing so well! This week was full of progress and spiritual growth for us all as we shared time each day discussing faith, repentance and forgiveness. I know that she will be such a strong leader here in this ward as she is able to move her work schedule and come to church! She is super excited to be able to come we just need to pray that her boss will have a soft heart and all will go well :) Shes been having some really powerful experiences with The Book of Mormon! We get a text about every night with a scripture she found and loves! From The Book of Mormon Or D&C!! (She LOVES D&C!)

I pray each night for every one of these children of our loving Heavenly Father, I hope they may feel the Atoning sacrifice of our Brother and Savior Jesus Christ. Sealing them His.. and Ours! :)

I have had some really big hits to the chest this week, growing a lot more then I thought possible and seeing Gods hand just keep me up as I walk.. Its pretty amazing. I literally feel and know He is with me as I open my mouth to share :)

People are hardened and rude, but its not because they don't like us or because they don't want to know Jesus Christ better... They are just afraid.. we need to be their friends and make them feel not so afraid! The Missionaries are here to teach and share how it all works out.

Reading Preach my Gospel Chapter 5 about The Book Of Mormon, There are many questions out there that people need the answer too! If you are kind enough to reach out and show your love with a simple question "Everything ok?" or "how are you doing lately?" be sensitive to the spirit and you will find something they need from you that you have :)

As missionaries only few will feel comfortable with us and to answer a question like that is very rough for them. Lets be their friends and serve first ok? :)

Well Elder Shumway and I are making Big plans for Beja, We see the potential it has to become a great ward! Youth and Young people! I am always nervous trying to teach young people, they're so lost and need our help!!

Be Examples! If you cant be an example BE QUIET! Hehe Be Smart, Be Smiling, Be Loving, Be Caring, Be Thoughtful! Be super chill ;)

Im really happy to be a missionary here in Portugal, Its no where near easy! but worth it :)

Love you all!

Elder Brooksby