It has been an exciting week. Elder Santos and I had a few baptisms and we were able to help a few other missionaries in our zone out with the work. After the baptism on Saturday night we left the chapel to go to our house so that we could leave the wet baptismal clothes there and continue working. On the way, I heard someone call my name. Then emerging from a nearby car, I saw a recent convert that I had baptised about a year ago in Estância. She is Joseanne and her daughter (that we also baptised)is named Estefani. I was so happy to see them! She had a calling in the church and had been remarried to a member of the church. It all kind of caught me by surprise. I dont think I really understood until now what Ammon or Alma felt when it says that they were "overcome with such immense joy, that they were left without strength". You see, I have never had a chance to revisit an old area that I have passed in or see any of the people that I had helped after leaving. It was great! This is true joy. Next week, Elder Gonçalves and I are going to visit Estância. I am very excited to see everyone again.
At church this week there was another American and his wife visiting that served his mission here,Elder Mar from Logan. It was great to talk to him a bit. The ward here is big and very strong, there are thinking of splitting it up at the beginning of next year. However, this sunday was a bit sad. It was the soccer game for the Brasilian championship, and the church was pretty empty. But WOW, do they make alot of noise on the streets here during the championships. The team that won is called Flamengo from Rio de Janeiro. It is the team most loved in all of Brasil as well. Today, I went to a little city called Itabaiana, to hike a huge mountain with some other elders and members. It was a good hike, full of waterfalls and such. But EIta Pega! It was soooo hot!!! I think that iI had forgotten how much hotter the summer is down here. I would send some pictures but my camera ran out of batteries. Tommorrow is our Christmas conference! and I should be getting any package that you sent at least 3-4 weeks ago, so I will let you know.
I hope you know that I love you guys a bunch. I am grateful to be here serving the Lord and helping the wonderful people of Brasil! I am grateful to know that Jesus Christ is our Savior, and that He knows me personally.
---> Have a great week, and I will talk to you soon!
love,-Elder Olson
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