Teresina Arrives!
Dear People of Earth,
I know it´s a long time since I´ve sent an update. I´m
thankful for those who read my updates. I try to keep them short and sweet,
because I know how it is to be in a hurry.
Last week I was transferred to Teresina, Piaui, Brazil and
called to be a Zone Leader. It´s been a wild ride, but it´s very rewarding as
well. Teresina is incredibly hot, often hitting 107*Farenheit daily. The food´s
pretty much the same but the streets are a lot cleaner. It´s a great place, but
if you don´t like the heat, definitely stay out of the kitchen.
My new companion is Elder Massa, another cowboy from Rio
Grande do Sul. He´s awesome! We´re very similar in likes, dislikes, etc. He
studied music before the mission on a University level as well. I´ve already
learned a lot from him. I´m going to grow a lot this transfer.
A spiritual experience that I decided to highlight was our
leadership meeting with last week with President Siedschlag, in which we talked
about baptism the entire meeting. It was very spiritual and really opened my
eyes to the doctrine of Jesus Christ.
My funny thought would be my cursed fan that I use. Here in
Brazil, you have to use a fan, especially at night, because it´s so hot! We
have one without a stand, so we have to prop it for it to work. My first day
here, it was on full blast and started to fall. Instinctively, I grabbed it and
caught it, but instead of saving my beloved fan, it reciprocated, cutting my
finger open and slinging blood on my bed. Last night, I discovered there´s an
open wire on it as it electricuted me. It always attacks me when it´s dark.
What a blessing!
Anyway, lots of love to everybody. Sorry about the lack of
photos. My mission bag was lost for a long time. I know where it is now, but
it´s in the bus travel station pretty far from here now, which has all my
photos in it.
Love,
Elder Engle
P.S.
John 7:17
17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine,whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
If you want to know if something is from God, or from Man,
you can know for yourself. That is the test of our message. I´m am but a man
with words, but the Spirit is what proves my words. If you want to know the
truth, try my words, and you shall know that they are true.
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