there was a family baptised this week. The parents aren´t married but 6 of their children were able to! they ranged from 10 to 18 in age, what a blessing to see so many come to christ! its amazing how much i was able to learn from these children, they understand the doctrine better than perhaps any of the investigators i´ve seen. the two oldest, Rodrigo and Rodolfo, are starting thier preparations for a mission. their parents are working to marriage as well, here the process is pretty tricky so keep your fingers crossed!
Irsael, 17 yr old young man was baptised as well. nothaving many role models as child, its amazing how he looks up to us as missionaries. i have no doubts that he is prepared sprirtually for a mission as well.
Miracles are happening here in rio. but theres so much more to do!! Robert C Gay visited some of the siants here in Rio this past week. I wasnt able to attend but this is what he started his talk with,"If Christ were to be in this moment, he would say this,'Where are your brothers and sisters?'" he has agreat point, there are so many inactives here. if even half the members were active, we would have had a temple ten years ago. We´re now planning and impleneting a huge reavtivation force in our ward. we visited dozens of names on sunday as a combined ward effort, and we´re doing it again and more untill all of Christs sheep are back in his fold! its incredible how many have left because of silly disputes and big egos. our first focus is to teach the doctrine of christ, because they have almost all forgotten what it is and how to apply it! it requires a lot of faith to reactivate but we´re putting our shoulders to the wheel!
Elder Gay left us on an inspiring note, that we were literally preparing the coming of Christ here in Rio. LITERAL. What an exciting work and great responsibility. I love rio, and in so excited for the able brings the blessings of a temple to this city. Hearts and doors are opening for us. only miracles ahead!!!
Com Amor, Élder Hansen"
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