FELIZ NATAL

We went to the houses of pesquisadores, recent converts, and menos ativos for natal and christmas eve and sang hymns. We have been visiting Guilermie, recent convert, and his sisters ever since I got here. Ana beli will be turning 8 in January and wants to get baptized!

Merry Christmas! I love you all so much and I cannot tell you how blessed I am to have you all in my live! Being a missionary is my favorite thing and Christmas in Brasil is great. It was super hot and rained for christmas eve and christmas! I know that our Savior lives and I know that this church is true. I hope you all had the greatest christmas, and have an even better new year!

Sister Manhas

Donferencia de Natal.  Sister Ferreira.

Patricia and her family! We had pancakes for Christmas eve and I love Brasil.

Deus amo voces

December 12, 2016

I LOVE CHRISTMAS.

We met 10 new investigatores this week!!! And it all came from stopping every single person we pass. I have realized that life is not easy and that if you want something you have to do everything in your power to receive it. Heavenly Father will only do his part when we put forth and give ours. 

We were making a contact with Celço, and he literally told us to come teach him and his girlfriend! We literally walked to his house right then and there. They are so awesome and we will meet with them again this week. 

Then we met Rosangela the same way. She is the funniest lady and has 3 kids, two boys and one baby girl. Before we taught them Vitor and Isac showed us literally all of their pictures they have ever drewn, and I was so so happy. They were playing and talking and what not during the lesson but as I got to the first vision they were silent and their eyes were all on me. As I was receiting the first vision I truly felt the spirit and like I was being an instrument in the hands of the Lord! When I finished Vitor said "conta mais!" "Tell more" and that is when I realized that I am where I need to be. 

It rained every other day this week, because it does that a ton in the summer, go figure! But that did not stop us from meeting the greatest people and doing the Lords work! Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said, "His divine love and unfailing help will be with us even when we struggle - no, especially when we struggle." and I know that is true with all of my heart! So just keep going and trying and doing the Lords will and I promise you will see miracles. 

I love you all and I know that Heavenly Father loves you more. Have the greatest week and look for the Lords hand in your days and I promise you will see it more than ever before!

Abraço,

Sister Albertoni

Last district photo because Elder M. Santos is going home TODAY.  They always make fun of me because I am white and have blonde hair.

We went bowling for our zone activity and I won.  Bowling has become a new hobby of mine.

Wohoo Temple Square, aka our neighbors house.

batizar e confimar

Monday, December 5, 2016

Family and friends!

A couple weeks ago we were out of plans and everything had fallen through. So we were walking and saw a moça who was on her phone. We were both a little bumbed, but I felt like I had to talk to this lady. We were almost passing her and I realized that I really needed to talk to her! But she was on her phone and I didnt know what to do, but I stopped and talked to her. Her name is Josie, and she is the nicest person! She has a baby and is MARRIED!!!! A whole lot of people just live together and its hard to find a couple who are married, so milagre. We got her address and returned yesterday and taught her and her husband. They are so amazing and ready to receieve the gospel, and wow. Heavenly Father hears and answers prayers!

You know that feeling when you are just about to give up, and your discouraged and then bam! Heavenly Father blesses you, and helps you, and shows you why you are where you are, doing what you are doing!? Same.

I would invite you guys to look up the Christmas video the church made on lds.org #LightTheWorld It is so great and I know that as we serve others and really have a desire to be a light we will be given opportunities! I love you all and am so thankful for this Christmas season!

Have a good week and go out and serve!!

Abraço, 

Sister Albertoni

Divisions = sleepovers with pizza

Quality photo of quality companionship

I broke the candle for Sister Ferreiras birthday.  Yikes.  But its okay because the bolo was dez.