I hope the title was as attention getting as I wanted it to be.
This Tuesday I went on a division with the District Leader to his area Lapa! Man that area is super pretty! Its the really old part of Portugal! We didn't have a terribly successful day, lots of walking and lots of appointments that fell through. But it was nice to be able to walk around so much if nothing else but to see a bit of the area and the beauty of Portugal! I also got to try my hand at teaching in their English class! English is hard! We have weird speaking rules! The best part about this division however was what went on at home. I learned a lot regarding planning and studying with Elder Williams, he is a really great leader.
So, then there is Thursday! Zone Conference Part 2! Because of my transfer to Teijo in the other zone I got to hear this zone conference as well! A lot of the same topics but that doesn't mean it wasn't just as enlightening and just as helpful as the first time! I probably learned even more! Unfortunately I forgot to bring both my journal and my notes to the computer today so I can't share a ton of specifics. But once again, don't play with your salvation by becoming content with what you already have or are.
So, the mysterious baptism. The wife and son of this previously inactive man were scheduled to be baptized since I got here. Since they were on vacation the entire time until the day of their baptism I had never met them. I literally met them at their baptism when they showed up! I'm not even sure if we taught them. They live up in the North I think during the week but live down here during the weekends and hence go to church here in Teijo. This is sincerely just a blessing from the Lord at this point! The family seems pretty cool. Family now completed!
Church was really nice, I love getting to know the members! The ward is really awesome.
Fun story, I was asked to introduce myself in sacrament meeting and leave a short message. I talked a bit on our purpose as missionaries but when I stood up to talk I told everyone that I was excited to be here in Brazil! Not Portugal! Everyone kind of gave me that same look a dog gives when confused, you know that slight tilt of the head and the eyebrow thing? Then I realized, and was like ''Ah! I meant Portugal!'' Ya fun times!
Not much time to write nor do I have my journal to fill in as many details and fun things and spiritual experiences that have gone on. Next week will have more information and more stories! Stay tuned. Next time on this blog, Elder Cordon finds super elect family ready for baptism by talking to lots of people, getting lots of rejections, and sharing the gospel!
Love you all! Thanks for you continual support!
-Elder Cordon
P.S. Elder Jones was upset he wasn't mentioned. He's fine.
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