Rio Iguacu- Week Eight

Elder S had his birthday on Monday. We threw a surprise party for him that went really really well. We had cake, ice cream, pizza, and balloons. It was a lot of fun. 

We did a lot of work this week and we were blessed with the baptism of M this past Saturday. M is the younger brother of J who was baptized the week before. This family is so kind and giving to us.  J and M have been a pleasure to teach. We usually have a snack with them after our lessons: bread and cake. Their Mother, Sister D, makes sure to have something sweet to eat. I, as an American, have a reputation for having a sweet tooth. They like to tease me about it. 

Mais (but in Portuguese), J and M are awesome to teach. They always have questions and the are never afraid to stop us when they don´t understand. Elder L did the baptizing this week for M  and I confirmed the Gift of the Holy Ghost. They also both received the Aaronic Priesthood yesterday. I confirmed it for J . I was pretty nervous because I had never done it before in English or Portuguese. All was well however. 

This past week, also I am pretty sure I saw a crashed alien ship. We were walking by a field and there were these big strange lights and the barn was glowing blue. Believe what you my. 

Today, it also half snowed. Half snow, half rain. It was a exciting and only made me a little home sick. 

This past week, I found a this quote that I would like to share with all of you. I don´t remember who said it but it is safe to say that it was a General Authority.  "In contrast to the institutions of the world, which teaches us to know something, the gospel of Jesus Christ challenges us to become something. Remember God has a plan for each of us and each day is an opportunity for us to become something through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. To become more loving and kind. More patient and humble. More like our Savior Jesus Christ. I know this gospel is a gospel of changes. It changes our lives and it changes us. 

All and all I am loving the work here. We are really being blessed and there really are people here prepared. Elder L and I are destroying this area. (in mission lingo). Thank you to all for your messages. I hope you all have great week. Love you all. 

HAVE COURAGE!

Com amor,

Elder Pinkney