Olá Family and Friends!
The people of Brasil and the missionaries here had a special opportunity to see and hear the Prophet yesterday! And what a powerful and inspiring experience! On Friday, he had a broadcast with all the missionaries in Brasil with the Area President and his wife, and Elder and Sister Cook of the Twelve. The connection was a little rough on our end so we only got a few bits and pieces but President Nelson talked about using the ministry of Christ in the Americas in 3 Nephi 11 to 17 in all aspects of our missionary work, because this is the central part of the sacred book and will be how we can really invite others to Come unto our Savior, Jesus Christ!
Saturday night I could barely sleep because I was so excited, it felt like the next day my family and I would be going to Disneyland, it was that kind of joy, but on a more spiritual level. :) The devotional yesterday was held in this giant arena in São Paulo and when the Prophet entered the arena, every stood and there was a peace on the breeze, seriously! The choir sang the special song President Nelson had written specifically for this devotional and it was super sweet. The area President and his wife spoke, then Sister and Elder Cook, and then Sister Nelson spoke. She talked about how contention is the work of Satan because Jesus clearly taught to love and serve others and to forgive, sincerely forgive, so that we can have all the blessing in this life and in eternity.
President Nelson was so cute and gave her a mouth to mouth kiss in front of everyone then said at the pulpit ´´We will share a better kiss later´´.....oh my hahahha Everyone laughed and he had the biggest smile and you could really feel the dolce spirit he has and I felt the Spirit really confirm to me that he is called of God and is His servant. Pres Nelson said he had not prepared anything and really spoke through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. He talked about how to raise our children to know that they are beloved by Heavenly Father, that the gospel principles and ordinances really bring joy and happiness for our families. He inquired that we put a photo of the temple in our homes, photos of family, photos of our Redeemer, Christ the Lord, and that we gather together often to inspire and serve one another. As he got up to leave, everyone stood and we sang ´´We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet´´ and the spirit was so strong and special. I began to cry, I know that we have a prophet today, here on the Earth, that our Master, Christ, speaks to him to direct His church, and us His people and sheep. I know Christ lives! I am grateful to be able to share this wonderful experience with you all!
Have a great week!
love, Sister Giles
photos of me and Sister Costa at the devotional, we had zone conference and received some cool mission stuff, and the video that Presidente Miller took bc he was up on the stand :)
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