Uba

Monday, May 28, 2018

Hey everyone!! So not too much happened this week but we did go down to Ubá this week. So there is a missionary there that is having a bit of a problem with the work and our mission president thought it would be good to send us with the ZL's (because we live together) and go and help one day. So on Wednesday, we went to Ubá, helped them separate all the people that already went to church at least one time and we got to work. I left with one of the elders from Ubá, Elder Gale (ZL) went with the other, and my companion Elder Oliveira stayed with Elder Conceição (ZL). So we were able to get a lot of work done. I actually marked a baptism date with a guy that already went to church and they have been following up with him and he said that everything is going well for him to get baptized this weekend coming up!  So after that we kept working here and we were missing a lot of new investigators. So, we went to a house of a contact that we did, and his family of three accepted us (family of four actually but only three of them have the age [are old enough] to be baptized) and while we were talking with them, their friends showed up (a mom and daughter) and they were really interested!! So I will tell you guys more when there is more to tell. But I hope everyone has a great week!!

Amo Vocês, 

Elder Kupferer

È Claro Que Sim!!

Monday, May 21, 2018

Hey guys!! So this week was pretty great!! So it started with a splits with Ubá! We had our district meeting then I went with Elder Igure so that he could do an eye exam. Then, we ate lunch and went to work! It was really good and he said he learned a lot about planning so we both felt it was productive. Then, the next day, we had an interview and the other elders that would do the interview were doing splits as well, so I left with Elder Lima when Elder Conceição went with Elder Oliveira to the interview. The sad thing is that that person passed but couldn’t make that Sunday so we will try to work with him this week. Then, on Friday, there was something really cool that happened. We talked with Janette (her son Victor got baptized a few weeks ago) and she was really hesitant about getting baptized, but somehow this time it was different. When we got there we just started teaching with the Spirit (and it was strong too!) As we were teaching she was really frank with us and we were frank with her haha but at the end she started asking if the church opened on Fridays which we thought was a little weird. But then she asked if she could get baptized on the 8th of June (a Friday) and what did we say? È claro que sim!! OF COURSE! So we marked that date and she said that that date was special because it was the birthday of her son that had died recently so it was really a special experience. This was great because I know that the lesson would not have worked as well if the spirit wasn’t there. The Holy Ghost is essential and I hope everyone looks to have the spirit more this week!

Amo Vocês, 

Elder Kupferer

Splits All Week and Zone Conference

Monday, May 14, 2018

Oi pessoal!

So this week started really well! So it all started with a call from President Lacerda. He started to talk to my companion and when he got off the phone, he told me that I would be doing splits with the ZL's (that live in the same house) and I would be with Elder Gale and Elder Conceição would be with Elder Oliveira. So, this week already started a bit weird but it all worked out. Then on Tuesday, I completely forgot about the splits because we had Zone Conference which was amazing. President Lacerda first talked about how all these things that we are doing wrong are choices and all that we need to do is turn the switch. The other thing that I learned is that we need to have a better vision of hope and that we need to be anchored in Christ which was what I was needing to here. I loved this Zone Conference and during this week, I have never been so happy on my mission, and it is because I am working SOOO much! It is crazy to think how much that I am changing on my mission and I hope that I continue changing for the better! I hope everyone knows that I love my Savior, Jesus Christ and I am doing His work! I hope everyone has a great rest of the week.

Amo Vocês, 

Elder Kupferer

3/4 of the All-American District Bairu (my last district). Also, my trainer (Elder Western) in the middle goes home next week.

Baptized...Two Times!

Monday, May 7, 2018

Oi gente!! How is everyone doing?

So this week was one that was really, really interesting. So it started with me staying in Juiz de Fora for a little more time, with my companion starting as Elder Mamani (from my group) to then going to Elder Oliveira who plays the piano really well!! So we came into Juiz de Fora on Thursday, we ate lunch, and then we immediately started to work (aSnd do splits). I went with Elder Gale and we went to Fátima’s house so that I can do the interview, which was interesting but long story short, it turned out great. Then, the next day was her baptism!! It was amazing and the spirit was super strong. That leads us to Victor, our investigator who passed the interview as well!! So on Saturday, we made sure that everything was good and on Sunday, he was baptized. HOWEVER, when Elder Gale and Elder Conceição were filling out the baptismal record, we found out that we said her name wrong the first time which means.... she had to get baptized again!!! haha It was really interesting but she was really good about it and she got baptized two times! How many of you can say that? haha It was really funny but I was happy that all went well and we helped, as a district two people enter the waters of baptism (and 5 within the zone!). After that, Fátima and Victor both were confirmed members! That spirit was super strong! I hope everyone has a great week and everyone that was baptized remember this week your baptism and the sacred covenant that you made with God! 

Amo Vocês, 

Elder Kupferer