This past was very busy for Elder L and me. We had several meetings with members of the ward, district meeting, and a special meeting for new missionaries. I had a lot of time to think about the things I need to improve on and how we can better bring people into the gospel. Every lesson we teaching is an opportunity to help our investigators grow their faith and their testimony. It is really important for us to be doing all we can to better help them feel the spirit and desire to follow Christ.
We have a baptism this week planned for a girl who just turned 8. Her parents are not members but are progressing and have a desire to also be baptized. Her name is E and she is very quiet and a little shy during our lessons. I am comforted that she is understanding what we are teaching when she blurts out right answers to our question during our lessons. Also, during Sacrament meeting yesterday, she was drawing on my note pad and she drew a little picture of me. I felt pretty special.
Our ward here is planning an activity called "The Voice". A singing competition and I don´t remember if I have talked about this before but American music is really big in Brazil. They basically listen to the same songs we listen to on the radio but it is all in English. The people here love to listen but that can´t necessarily sing along. It is difficult so I was immediately drafted to perform because I speak English. I am going to sing, "The Scientist" by Coldplay with one of our investigators, Matheus. He is 20 years old and he love music. He plays the guitar so he will be accompanying me for "The Voice". We are really excited and I am a little nervous, but only a little nervous. The activity is on the 11 on November.
This was the week that I finally got some mail!!! I was really excited. The package is here too!! I don't have it yet however. Quick story. The zone leaders were at our district meeting this past week and they said that a package had come for me and that they pick it up. It is at their house, which was great but they didn't´t know that Elder L and I were going to the mission home and could have pick it up their ourselves. So now I had to wait until this week when they do divisions with my district leader to get the package. Confusing and a little sad. BUT I know it is here. It was really cool to get my first letters.
This was the week that I finally got some mail!!! I was really excited. The package is here too!! I don't have it yet however. Quick story. The zone leaders were at our district meeting this past week and they said that a package had come for me and that they pick it up. It is at their house, which was great but they didn't´t know that Elder L and I were going to the mission home and could have pick it up their ourselves. So now I had to wait until this week when they do divisions with my district leader to get the package. Confusing and a little sad. BUT I know it is here. It was really cool to get my first letters.
Happy Halloween!!! Everyone I have talked knows about Halloween but I have not really been told that people do to celebrate it here. I don´t think it is as children friendly as it is in the states but none the less I am planning to buy the most pumpkin like fruit I can find and try to carve it with my companions.
This past week I got my first haircut in the field. I don´t really have any complaints other than I am told it is the "American" haircut.
Love and miss you all.
Elder Pinkney
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