Bom Paster-Week Two

This week went by super super fast. 

On Tuesday, I got my hair cut. There is a member here that has a Salon and he cuts hair for the missionaries for free. The four of us (Elder Gil, Elder Gordon, Elder Gomes, and I) went and I am pretty happy how it came out. 

We had a zone conference on Wednesday. I learned a lot and I got to see Elder Johnston and Elder Leptich from my CTM district, which was super cool.

I went on splits with Elder Silva (from Fortaleza) on Friday. I got to see a different area, which was really cool. We learned a lot and got to teach some really cool people. 

Other Highlights:

-A Sister in the ward made a Cheesecake for us for no reason. It was super good. 

-We ate at Subway for lunch one day this week. First time at Subway in Brazil FYY: It was basically the same. 

-I gave a talk in Sacrament Meeting. I think it went really well. 

Q/A Time

Mom- How do you remember the Savior always?  

For me in this moment, it is testifying of Jesus Christ and the difference He has in our lives. However, for me too it is trying to do the things that the Savior would do. It is also remembering to repent daily and forgive the wrongs of others also.

Mom-You have almost been on a mission for a year.  What is the biggest change you have seen in yourself having spent a year on a mission in Brazil?

Elder Pinkney- I think two things. Church is a lot more serious for me now. I have learned a lot of things about the scriptures and application of gospel principles in my life. I feel a lot better prepared to face challenges in life because I understand how the gospel helps me and blesses me. I see also a lot of the other side of the coin (a life outside of the church). I am so grateful for the church in my life. 

I have learned to make sacrifices for other people and I have been greatly blessed for those sacrifices.