Sister Sampson Stays!

Another great week in Leiria and I am staying! I will just hit the big things that happened this week-

First off all, I already told you this, but J- is not getting baptized. It was a little sad, but I know he is going to, just not yet. I know that everything happens according to the Lord's timing and so we are just going to keep helping him and praying for him:) 

We found this girl named B-. She is living with her aunt and her cousin L-. They are super cool! We taught L- and B- and after the lesson was over before we could ask if we could come back she was like, "are you going to come back?" and we were like.... of course! haha. She is super cool and has a really strong belief in God. We are hoping to teach them tonight and get the aunt there too!

We had zone conference.  It was great as usual.  I usually sit there scared out of my mind that President will call on me to go up and do a Pracitca in front of everyone, but lucky for us we didn't get called on. President talked about the parable of the talents and how we need to use our talents to build the Kingdom of God here in Portugal. It really got me thinking about how important it is for us to realize our talents and gifts and use them to help others. I know that the Lord gives each of us different gifts to help those around us and we all have so much worth. The more we use our gifts to help others the more the Lord will bless and help us. Then he talked about how important it is for us to "abrir nossa boca" (open our mouths)! I know that as missionaries and members of this church it is our calling to always open our mouths. When ever we feel that prompting we need to act on it.  I know that the Lord will always fill our mouths with what we need to say as we act righteously:)

We said goodbye to Sister Fortunato. She is going back to Brazil! She served an awesome mission! Sister Hunstman is getting transferred to Foz de Douro! So sad that she is leaving us. I am excited though cuz I get to be with Sister Foote for her last transfer!:)

All in all, it was a great week! We had lots of laughs, cries, and more. 

 

Eu amo voces! Tem uma boa semana e ficam firme!   Tchau for now:)

com amor,

Sister Sampson:)