What's up?? Such a good week here in Fortaleza. We are constantly seeing miracles as the Lord allows us to further the work in this great city.
Transfers will be happening this week! Fortunately for me, I will be staying for another transfer here in Genibaú with Elder Viana. I am so excited for the continued successes we will see, and the experiences we will have here. I have grown to love this area and the many members, friends, and missionaries that make it special.
We had so many miracles this week! On Tuesday, we had the honor to baptize 3 of our good friends, and one more on Sunday. Tuesday was the baptism of Wesley, Douglas, and Emilly. They all live right next to the chapel, and we have been teaching them and their families for a while! Emilly, in fact, is the sister of Ravi and Davi, who we baptized recently. It has been really great working with these families, and seeing the light that is brought into their lives through the gospel of Jesus Christ. It really does make such a big difference. And our friend Sophia is the niece of one of the members of our ward. She has lots of family in the church, and was very excited to join them. Her uncle, Erivelton, was able to baptize her. It was a very special meeting. I felt the spirit so strong during these two baptismal meetings this week. I love being able to participate in such a great work.
We also had sacrament meeting for the first time this week! I could hardly believe it. This was my first sacrament meeting since I arrived again in Brazil. We weren't sure if it was going to happen until late the night before, so we had a hard time advising everyone, but there was a great turnout, and some of our recently baptized friends were able to come with us. It was nice having the opportunity to play the hymns in sacrament meeting again.
Other than this, we have just been working hard! We got pretty sick for a couple days this week after eating some poorly cooked meat, but we are both 100% now! I am still sweating all day every day and I am still loving Brazil.
Love,
Elder Perry
