August 15,2011

Oi! Tudo Bem!
I hope everything is well back in the good old United States. This week here in Brasil was one where I feel like I´ve grown, alot. I was sick almost the whole week which made it very difficult to do anything. Before the things that I did with excitement and ease became the hardest of things to do. But its finally gone! Im so excited to start this week new and fresh. This last week we were planning for the batism of Mateus. We went to visit them one night to get permission from his mom. It was doce (sweet)! She said that Mateus has free agency and this decision was between him and God. It was going perfect. Then out of nowhere she said "but Im still not going to sign any papers". haha I couldn´t believe. The good thing though is that Mateus wants to be baptized, I think he REALLY wants it. This means in a couple years he´ll still be baptized (he wont need permission). Im really excited for the upcoming month we´ve found some great potential in some of the families we´re teaching.
This week I´ve been studying about prophets alot. The keys they hold are "key" (haha) to the guidance we need in these days. In 3rd Nephi, Jesus commands us to listen to the prophets. It´s important to remember this is after his Resurrection. The idea that we don´t need a prophet anymore is rampant here in my area. haha They say we have "Espirito Santo" or "Biblia" all of which are true but they are not enough. Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. I´m preparing now to hear our prophet this October and I recognize the blessing it is it have him.
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Com Amor
Elder Rollins