WEEK 4: First time Proselytizing!

Getting ready for another day at the CTM

This week felt like a whole month! Just kidding, but it was very slow. I have actually been here almost a month. Imagine every day a regular morning, followed by 4 hours of Portuguese study and 4 more hours of seminary. It can feel hard sometimes, but I have come to enjoy the huge amount of spiritual and language learning that goes on here.

This last Saturday, we got to go proselytizing around downtown Sao Paulo (at their equivalent of a Times Square). And coincidentally, Saturday was also Brazil's Independence Day. We got to walk around and talk with a ton of people, and try to collect contacts. Elder Magleby and I talked with a lot of people, and were able to get the information of 2 people. Oh also, they reorganized our district and I only have one companion now (Elder Magleby). On the street we were proselytizing on, there was also a huge protest. Apparently there has been some serious political contention here in Brazil, so that was pretty interesting. I just wish I could read the news and see what it's all about, lol.

We said farewell to our roommates today, Elder Rojo and Elder Santos. They are both great guys, and will be fantastic missionaries. It's weird to see them go, because we had already been here for a week when they arrived. I can't wait to follow them out into the field.

The spirit is strong here amongst the missionaries. I have loved being able to feel the love of Christ through them every single day, even if we're just learning grammar. I love this work!

Love Elder Perry

P.S. Shout out to Thomas Stewart who leaves for the MTC this week! You'll be great!

Elder Perry with Elder Rojo & Elder Santos

View of Sao Paulo from the bus