So this week was good. Our Confirmations happened. But our Baptism fell through. The Irma was really sick. But she still wants to get baptized. I think we are going to have the baptism tomorrow. But, also we found out the reason why the daughter in one of the families we are teaching didn't want to get baptized. The mother of the family is against it. So we are working on seeing what the Lord wants us to do. Taught a new family yesterday. Taught them about the restoration, they really liked it and when we asked them to read the book of mormon, the Father said he would, and then he said, they all will, every one of them. He's a military man. Lol, but it's a bit sad because he will be leaving for duty for a few months in about a week and a half so we don't have enough time to teach him and the family and have them go to church enough to be baptized before he leaves and before transfers. But also when we asked if they would go to church this sunday one of the daughters said that they go to this other church and that they would be going there, the dad cut in and said, I'll go, and they all will too. It was awesome. The dad said he'll read and pray about the book of mormon as well. They are really cool. When we were talking about being missionaries and our everyday lives, the mom asked about meals, my comp told her that we provide for our breakfast but that lunches are usually in the home of a member. But that sometimes lunch falls through and we have to provide it for ourselves. After he said this the mom said if that ever happens call us up and pass by here and we'll make you something to eat. Then the dad reaffirmed what she said. Anytime you need lunch don't hesitate to call us. They are legit. Mission President will be in our area tomorrow to conduct an interview with an investigator that killed someone when they were younger. So, it will be good to see him, get some advice and ask some questions. Our mission Pres. is legit. He always has good counsel. Hahahaha yesterday on the way to bring an investigator to church, these two kids were sitting in this car that was parked on the side road by a little grocery store. as we were walking up, this little old lady walked right by their door. They opened it really fast and made loud barking sounds, the Old lady about died where she stood. I felt bad because the old lady saw me laughing. But as we walked past the car the two kids were dying inside, they were laughing so hard. Had a good laugh about that. I don't know what it is about Sundays here but I seem to see the funniest and strangest things on Sundays. I think it's mostly because people are still drunk in the streets from the party the night before. Hahaha also saw some drunk fat people dancing to music in the parking lot of a gas station / little bar was funny. People are ridiculous here. But it makes for great stories. Looking forward to this next week. Should be really good. Looking forward to helping that girl know that getting baptized is the right decision, and that she will be a light to her family and a guide for them on the path to getting baptized, and eventually being sealed in the Temple.
Elder Bender
Fun Fact: A little bit of Brazil History:
History
Amerindian tribes populated present-day Brazil prior to the arrival Pedro Alvares Cabral who claimed Brazil for Portugal in 1500. Portuguese rule continued into the early nineteenth century. Dom Joao VI and the remnants of the Portuguese royal family fled Napoleon's army to Brazil in 1808 and returned to Portugal in 1821. The following year, Brazil declared independence from Portugal and Dom Joao VI's son, Dom Pedro I, was proclaimed emperor of Brazil. Slavery was abolished in 1888. The Dom Pedro family maintained control of the government until 1889 when a coup led by Marshal of the Army Deodoro da Fonseca established a federal republic and effectively ended monarchial rule. A constitutional republic government operated until 1930 when a military coup instated a dictatorship under Getulio Vargas. Vargas ruled until 1945. Political instability marked the 1950s and 1960s as six presidents successively served between 1945 and 1961. Brazil's population has historically been densely concentrated along the southern coastal areas. To ameliorate overcrowding, facilitate government administration over a large geographical area, and spur economic development, the government relocated the capital city from Rio de Janeiro to the government-planned city of Brasilia in 1960. A coup occurred in 1964 and the military-controlled government exiled political opponents and determined Brazil's presidents until the early 1980s when a return to democracy began. A total return to civilian rule occurred in 1985. Since 1989, Brazil's presidents have been successively elected. With a large population, abundant natural resources, and strategic geographic location, Brazil has emerged as the region's greatest economic power.
- Taken from: http://www.cumorah.com/index.php?target=missiology_articles&story_id=192
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