Other thoughts in relation to the above...
I haven’t really made it a goal to specifically be a
PREACH MY GOSPEL missionary. I have always said in my mind, "Well I am trying..." but haven’t applied all the principles. It is now my goal to apply!
I am learning a lot with Irma Stillman - she is goal
oriented, and I really have been feeling a difference as I have been applying
more principles of the gospel into teaching.
Good thing I am still a greenie myself and have lots of
time to keep learning!!
I had really awesome personal studies this week, and I
felt the spirit working a lot more in our teaching and contacting. Speaking in
this, we had 28 other lessons this past week, but only 2 progressing
investigators and 1 in church (last week we had 0, it is super weird without
investigators in church!!!) Our district leader called us back and asked
how is that possible to have so many lessons and very few progress. It was a
good conversation and part of the conclusion we came to is that we are not
doing a good job in follow-up to know if our investigators are
progressing. It was another click moment that I really haven’t understood
that concept until now. Of course baptism is the biggest priority but it will
never happen if investigators don’t pray or read the Book of Mormon first or go
to church. I am very grateful for inspired leaders and companions who
understand this concept, so that we can make changes and help people
progress!! I am learning about the importance of priorities. In
many ways I try to run doing everything I can to help in the work of the Lord
but as someone once said I believe Elder Caussé the spirit likes
preparation. So when we prepare according to our priorities things will
work out.
...I didn’t really prepare this email or basically any
email that I write so it is usually just my random thoughts but hey, some
things don’t change or haven’t yet... :)
Anyway, it was a great week of learning! We had a
surprise Tuesday morning that Irma Reis would leave Tuesday instead of Wednesday
so we left the house immediately to do contacts instead of do our studies,
she was really upset that she had to leave a day early, but the last was
the best! We found some awesome people!!! Then an hour after she
left, about 6pm we received a
phone call that we would be receiving another companion!!! Irma
Thomas was in Vila Porto ) but was transferred
to serve with us!!! Some things happened in her area, she was in a tripla
too, and well, it worked out perfectly because we lost Irma Reis, and Irma Thomas
jumped right in!! She is from Canada
Great excitement! A reminder that God is in control
of all things!!
Obrigada for all of your prayers and support! I love
this work! It is the best!
Read the book of Mormon- there is so much power in that
book!!
Have a great week!!
com amor,
Irma Michael
PS song for this
week: Vonde ó filhos do senhor
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