Duce é tão doce ;)

Probably one of the best weeks ever! Sister Duce rocks. She's from Montana, went to BYU, is a twin, in her third transfer, and legit one of the cutest and sweetest people I've ever met. We made some sweet goals for this transfer and for this week, we decided on finding 7 new investigators AND WE DID IT! Literally miracles!

Arminda: Still doing good! She's literally going to be finishing the Book of Mormon in a few weeks. She's a speed reader. Just gotta make sure she's understanding it. She's come to church 4 times now and we think she's just afraid of committing to be baptized so we're going to have a lesson in the capela tomorrow and show her the baptismal font and really help her feel the Spirit. Pray for her! She's so ready to get baptized!

Marlene: Okay so she showed up at church two weeks ago, really sad and everything. We taught her on Tuesday and when we talked about how when we're baptized, our sins and past mistakes are wiped away and we can start completely over, she just started crying of happiness. Her aunt and uncle were teaching with us and they helped immensely. She came to church again this week to and said that she knew she was in the right place and on the right path. She's getting baptized soon!

Manuel and Maria: New investigators!! Freaking awesome couple. We knocked on their door and I played the "Hey! My friend (Sister Duce) is learning Portuguese and would like to practice a little with you all!" Then surprisingly Maria said yes and they let us in and we taught them! They already had a Book of Mormon and Maria kept on asking how she could know what church is true. JAMES 1:5! We invited them to read the Book of Mormon and pray. Maria looked to Manuel and said, "VAMOS LER!" (We'll read!) They have such potential! They're auto-sufficient, have a family, and are looking for the truth!

Man the Gospel is so true. I'm so grateful to be here, as a missionary of the Lord. I'm so grateful that I get to represent him here in Portugal and share the Gospel with those who are searching for it. Love the mission!!

BEIJINHOS **
Sister Hillam