milagres em ala Guarani

Família e amigos,

I love you all so so much and I know that God lives and loves His children. I have never seen so many miracles in one week before! Sister De Jesus is my new companion, from Rio Grande do Sul with 5 months on the mission! She is so funny and I already love her! This week we were really guided to people who are prepared to receive his gospel! !   

So we were walking around trying to find a house and this guy on a bike passes by us and I say "Oi!" normal. But then he passes by again. and then again for the third time this same guy on a bike is definitely running into us on purpose! But the 4th time he stops us and asked us what he had do to for us to visit him!? He asked if we were missionaries dos Mormons and we got his number and address and batismo!!! I have never had someone stop us and ask to be visited, but I am not complaining!

Then another man passed us by on his motorcycle and two minutes later he turned around and pulled over to talk to us. He said that he wanted to tell us that God has a plan for us. Unfortunately he wouldnt give us his address, but who knows maybe another time!

Mas, we knocked again at a door that was at the same road as a house that we were looking for, but couldnt find. And Nisi opened the door and let us in without even hearing what our purpose is como missionaries! So we entered and she told me that she has already seen me before. Which isnt completely out of the blue, since we walk around all day every day. But then she started saying how there were two tall, handsome guys in suits walking behind me and another girl. So I started to doubt it because I have never walked around her with elders. She then described my old companion, Sister Ferreira, tall with black curly hair and I just felt like it was real. Nisi really did see us with two tall, handsome guys in suits. So obviously God sends his angels to watch over and protect us. I dont remeber when it happened or where we were but Heavenly Father really does watch over us! 

We had 8 pesquisadores at church yesterday, 8!!! I was playing the piano at the front and 10 minutes into the meeting people just start walking in and my heart about exploded out of my chest. I have never been so happy! I wanted to scream and cry and hug everyone as they entered! You guys, I know that this church is true. I am so thankful for the opportunity to be a missionary and serve in the best country in the world. 

Have an amazing week and know that I pray for you guys every day!

Sister Albertoni

HAPPY LATE EASTER (Feliz Pascoa!!!)

HAPPY LATE EASTER (Feliz Páscoa!!),

I know that the Savior lives, and that He loves us. I know that we are able to change and become better every single day. I am awfully grateful for the knowledge that I can repent and be cleansed of my sins.

Sister Ferreira foi embora. My companion finished her mission and went home to Sao Paulo!! So that means novo companiera, new companion Sister De Jesus! I am super excited for the opportunity to learn new things and continue working in the Guarani Ward! 

We were teaching a less active, Edna, yesterday and we shared the video of Pascoa (easter). She started to cry during the video and then as we were talking about Christ and really feeling the spirit, a cat just walks on in and get this. It had a mouse in its mouth!! Yikes. It wasnt even her cat! But the church is true and I love being a missionary.

Much love,

Sister Albertoni

encontrando filhos de Deus

Family and Friends,

It has taken us a solid 5 weeks to finally figure out where we should be working. BUT, the search has ended and we are working more in these Becos (alleys/ dead end streets) and we have be finding people like never before. I am realizing how blessed I am and how fortunate I have been my whole life. A lot of people dont have a whole lot, but they are the nicest people I have met and I just want them to have even more happiness through the gospel! 

This week we met mom Kelly and daughter Jennifer, and get this. They are both pregnant!! With only a month difference. Its like those movies where the mom and daughter and pregnant at the same time, except its real. Lol. We taught them once this past week and we marked to come back tomorrow! They are so awesome and accepting and I am super excited about them.

Then we went on to the next Beco where we met Rafael, who has read the entire Book of Mormon!?! He met with the missionaries over 15 years ago and remembered about the lamanites and Alma and I was literally in shock, quase jumping with glee over the fact that we have found our golden investigator. BUT, he said that he knows alot about the church and almost accept us. BUT. He told us that we could call him and set up an appointment and I know that good things are about to come. 

It is so funny because whenever people have already met with the missionaries they almost always remember their names and it makes me happy. I know that people are being prepared to accept the gospel. I love my savior and the opportunity to share the gospel with the amazing people of Brasil. There is nothing that I would rather be doing! 

I hope you all have an amazing week and remember to read your scriptures and say your prayers. I know that God hears and answers us and wants us to have eternal joy.

A grande abraço,

Sister Albertoni

Conferencia Geral

Eu sei que Deus nós ama.

I know that God loves us. I am so thankful for the opportunity to learn and listen from our prophet and his apostles and the leaders of our church. I know that they are chosen men and women of God! I love general conference so so much and I could not be more blessed to be where I am serving right now. 

This week we went on splits with a couple of young women in our ward. So I went off with Cora and I didnt even get lost in the area!! We went to Norllda and Estellas house and taught them the Plan of Salvation. Cora has never gone out with the missionaries so it was a different experience for the both of us. But as I began teaching I just got so happy and filled with joy. As we were talking about the atonement I really felt in my heart that it is real and true. I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior and that He is waiting for us to give Him our burdens. He will help us become strong and take our load with us. Norllda and Estella were so happy too and were talking about their love for our Savior and I was overwhelmed with joy. This gospel is so so good and I know that it is true. 

Cristiano, our good friend that we have been teaching from the start, cut us. It was definitely a hard ending, but I know that one day he will accept the gospel again and that he will run into the baptismal font! I am learning how to accept the agency of others. Its probably the hardest thing, especially because I want what is best. But I think that is how God feels with us! He gave us this amazing gift and He must feel so sad when we dont choose what is right. He wants to bless us and help us on our way back to Him.

I am thankful for the opportunity to learn more every day. To apprender mais sobre meu Salvador. I know that God lives and that Jesus Christ is HIs son. I would invite you guys to go and study the talks from General Conference! You will receive answers and feel overwhelmed with peace and happiness. Make plans and set goals and do what the Lord would have you do!

I love this gospel and I love you all. I hope you guys have the greatest week and get to know Jesus Christ a little better along the way. 

Abraço,

Sister Albertoni

Guilereme, Filipe, and Fernando! Fernando didn't let anyone sit next to me but him.  And then when I went to sit on the other side he asked me why I wasn't sitting my him.  He is 3 years old and my best friend.  He had me dish up his food and help him with his shoes and everything!  I felt right at home.

And Celma took us to their house in between conference and made us chocolate cake.  And then after conference they fed us dinner.  I am too lucky/blessed and soo soo happy.  Celma and Irmao are the greatest couple and they are so funny,  Irmao Kazu brought up a youtube video of where I live and I got a little trunky.  They really go out of their way to help us and make sure that we know how loved we are.