Elder Costa!!!

We had transfers this week! Elder Costa moved into the area with me and it's been a blast working with him. 

The work is moving really well in the Agua Branca ward and we are excited. This past week in particular we talked with a lot of people who are in really tough life situations. But what stood out about these people is that despite their situations they were always grateful. We would ask what they want to pray for and they would say "just give thanks."

I've also had the experience of teaching a few people on my own this week. This is a neat experience because God helps me have just enough Portuguese to teach what I need to in that moment. One of these exchanges was at church yesterday. We had two people attend church for the first time, so my companion and I split up to make sure we could talk with both of them. So I had the chance to talk with Alessandro. A member family invited him to church and when I asked how he like it he said "it was different. But a good different. I think I'll come back next week." So we are excited.

Last week we also had a lesson with Leandro and we had a member with us. We were teaching about the Restorarion, but it was hard for him to pay attention. But then the member starting talking about his experience and his testimony. This literally made all the difference. 

So yeah, the work is going, Elder Costa is amazing, and we're excited!