It has been an awesome week! We closed out the transfer pretty strong. It has been quite the adjustment getting used to missionary work here (online) in the states, but I have felt so blessed by the Lord these past 6 weeks.
This was Elder Swanson's last transfer on his mission so it has been hard to see him go. He has taught me so much and has been such a great example to me. He will fly back to Arizona on Wednesday. As far as transfers go, I will be staying here in the Portuguese branch with Elder Stearman. We will be living here with our old District Leader, Elder Whiting, who will be receiving 2 new companions. So there will still be 5 dudes living here in this house. I am so happy that I can stay here in this area for longer, practice my Portuguese more, and connect and serve the Brazilian people of Georgia.
I also had my first zone conference this week! We were actually able to meet in person, so long as we wore masks and were socially distant. President Harris instructed us well on how we might be able to utilize the enabling power of the atonement in our missionary work. He helped us to understand the importance of our labor, and the service that we are emphasizing at this time. I felt the spirit so strongly at that meeting and am looking forward to utilizing some of the things that I learned into my missionary work.
This week for service, we helped move boxes and furniture out of an elderly woman's house. We helped clean up some yards, and we had a car wash that we hosted at the ward building on Saturday. Doing service like that really helps everyone to remain motivated, and is a great missionary tool for spreading the light of our gospel. I am looking forward to all the service that I will be able to render in the next several weeks here in this area.
We keep trying new techniques and strategies for finding people to teach. It has been challenging and we have been working a lot with members and trying our best to find work. We are continually working hard and searching for ways to become more like Christ.
I listened again to the conference talk "I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee" by President Monson this week. Some spiritual gold right there if you would like to check it out. In all aspects of our lives, our Savior is there to hold us up with His all powerful atonement. When we humble ourselves and accept His divine help, we can accomplish all things. I love you all! Have an amazing week!!
Love,
Elder Perry
