Baptism |
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Monday, May 29, 2017
It's Official!!!
Where to start for this week - it's been Crazy....
1st
thing - It's official, I'm Brazilian, we were shopping the other day and the
lady asked me where I was from in Brazil because my accent was different
2nd I don't like transfers
3rd I am so grateful for power and energy
Poulsen
and I were asked to teach an English class at the chapel so that's
exciting, we did a deep clean last Monday (Poulsen and I) we had Uva
Leite (grape milk) which is a drink I had...Our energy has been out for
a week and it stinks. we lost all of our food and we have freezing water
for showers.
For the language, some days it just comes out like normal I don't need to think about what the words are in English first so that's
progress. All week we were all excited for TRANSFERS right; we thought
we knew what was going to happen, but nope we didn't, sister Hernandez
and I stayed in Rio Preto, and Poulsen and Nascimento left and that
makes me super sad, like a lot. For selfish reasons I didn't want them to
leave.
Right
now we have 3 really strong investigators that are ready for baptism
but can't be baptized because they are not legally married, and won't go get married. Besides that, we are doing a lot. we the less actives we spent all day
yesterday walking around looking for them to confirm they still live
there and to help them come back to church. oh yesterday we were also at
the church for most of the day because we were having lunch with a
family that was preparing for a ward activity so there were about 30
people at our lunch. it was fun.
mommy
can you please send me conference talks in English and some work outs
like 10 min ones? I would love The Fourth Missionary talk!
I love and miss you all and I love this opportunity that I have to serve!
Love,
Sister Moss
Monday, May 22, 2017
I gave my first talk in Portuguese (in Sacrament)
This week was good and rough
at the same time. We have had lots of rain and that makes it easier to
get into the homes of people! haha! We have 3 investigators really
progressing and have 3 baptism dates for this upcoming week.
We
had meetings with Presidente Scholz this week and though it went well, we
talked about the first 12 weeks how I'm feeling, if I see progress and
the progress he sees. It was good. I got a blessing this past week as
well because I am becoming more and more impatient with myself, in the
language. it seems to be getting hard to understand. We did a quick
splits again this week and I was with Sister Poulsen again, haha it was
fun, and it gave me a heart attack at the same time. This time we stayed
in my area and I was in charge of planning the day and who we would see
and what we would teach and I about died!! It ended up being a good day
but still scary. We got lost quite a bit... these roads are all the
same and in circles.
Oh I did the most terrifying thing in my whole life yesterday...Can you guess what it was?
That's right I gave a talk in sacrament meeting in Portuguese!!!! Definitely a good
experience though. I think it went well and it was a easy topic - How can
missionary work change your life?
Well that's simple and I'm so grateful for missionary work, I told this story
about the most amazing woman and how missionary work changed her life. I
love you mommy and I'm glad missionary work can change our lives.
I love you all and I'm am so grateful for my call to serve the Lord.
Sister Moss
Monday, May 15, 2017
Baptism!
Hello!
This week was difficult for
me in the language but I got through it and was able to see my family
this week, which gave me more motivation to be better. the family looks
great, and I was able to Skype Kenzie too!!
For
work this week we had our first baptism which was exciting, weird thing
we (4 missionaries) sang at the baptism, it was different, but so cool.
the baptism was different than at home., everyone was in street clothes
and it was more of a party setting, balloons, and cake - different but
cool. haha
as for
other investigators we are teaching 4 brothers and they are French and don't speak a lot of Portuguese which is funny because we kind of do a
half French lesson and half Portuguese lesson. We had a couple with so
much potential and we might have lost them due to a disagreement on
something, we will have to see they left town for a little while.
This
week we had splits which was nerve wracking because I can barely
understand my companion so how am I supposed to go with a sister I don't
know and be able to talk, and help her in any way? well the answer is
simple, I was put with sister Poulsen who is American!! She is the STL
(Sister Training Leader) and she felt like she needed to be with me this week to talk to me
about how I am truly doing, IN ENGLISH... it was much needed, and she
gave me some great advice, and really helped me, I am so grateful for
her. She also was able to explain more of the language that I was
struggling with in English which helped a lot too.
I am so grateful the Lord knows me and what I need exactly when I need
it, he definitely is a huge part of my life. so happy to be serving
our Savior
I love you all so much, and Happy Mothers Day <3
Love,
Sister Moss
Monday, May 8, 2017
We Were Sick, But Now We're All Better!
Hi Everyone,
This week had been a strange one, started out great, we were having like 6 lessons a day which is a lot, and then by the end of the week my companion and I were both sick and I slept till 11 on Saturday and we stayed in the house Friday, most of Saturday, and Sunday, oh and today she slept til 12.... so not a fun way to end the week.
Next is E and hes doing great strong testimony coming to church and is ready for baptism. after him we have two with dates for baptism and more lessons with them. it's coming along great!
This week had been a strange one, started out great, we were having like 6 lessons a day which is a lot, and then by the end of the week my companion and I were both sick and I slept till 11 on Saturday and we stayed in the house Friday, most of Saturday, and Sunday, oh and today she slept til 12.... so not a fun way to end the week.
We
have 4 really progressing investigators and one was supposed to be
baptized on Saturday, but his dad changed his mind and wouldn't let him,
but then we took some elders over to talk to the dad, and then we went
back the next day. on the way over to his house Saturday I had the
impression to start my fast without already eating for a day and a half,
so i did... when we got to his house we gave a repeat of a lesson and
then asked his dad again for his son to be baptized, and sure enough he
agreed and signed the paperwork for his son to be baptized this upcoming Saturday!!!! it's so exciting.
Next is E and hes doing great strong testimony coming to church and is ready for baptism. after him we have two with dates for baptism and more lessons with them. it's coming along great!
Sundays are still the hardest, this week I held in my tears until Sister Poulsen
(other American) asked me what was wrong, and then I just started
crying again.. I'm a big baby like my daddy!! So Sister Poulsen was kind
enough to speak to me in English to calm me down and help me, this was
the first time she's spoken to me in English! She is so kind and gave me
great advice.
Good
things - I'm getting tan, the language is slowly coming, I am starting to
understand the people I talk to most, so much better. and that's good. the
hardest thing regarding the language is forming sentences and the translating in English. but that's okay, it's been two weeks!
I am challenging myself to finish the Book of Mormon in Portuguese by Maio 30 (which
is 6 weeks in the field) I plan on reading 8 chapters a day until I get
it down. I'm excited to do this!!!
Anyway, I love you lots I'm glad you got our letter and I will be sending another in the next couple days.
Love you tons!!!
Sister Moss
Mom Note: Sister Moss doesn't write a whole lot in one big email. Occasionally, she sends a bunch of shorter ones...Here is an excerpt from one of her shorter emails, she sent this week:
... Yes, feeling better. Area is mostly flat, not to many big hills, the houses are all gated in, even ours. We clap to get the attention of the person in the house. Homes aren't in the best shape - most are dirty and broken, members tend to have nicer homes but not always. yes, my companion is great at helping me. she is so patient and willing to help. I know it will take time, President Scholz said by the end of the second transfer I will be 75% there and feel confident in the language!
Mom Note: Sister Moss doesn't write a whole lot in one big email. Occasionally, she sends a bunch of shorter ones...Here is an excerpt from one of her shorter emails, she sent this week:
... Yes, feeling better. Area is mostly flat, not to many big hills, the houses are all gated in, even ours. We clap to get the attention of the person in the house. Homes aren't in the best shape - most are dirty and broken, members tend to have nicer homes but not always. yes, my companion is great at helping me. she is so patient and willing to help. I know it will take time, President Scholz said by the end of the second transfer I will be 75% there and feel confident in the language!
Puzzle time! |
Monday, May 1, 2017
Week One in the Mission Field!
My
area is so big and we do so much walking, I'm going to have good calves
after my mission :D hahah but for real, we do have a lot of work, like 41
investigators and 11 baptism dates. My companion is great we get along
great too, she is so patient with me in not being able to understand a
whole lot.
Yesterday was probably the hardest day for me because I wanted, so badly, to know what they were saying in sacrament and I couldn't, so I just sat there and cried!
I live with 2 other sisters - one from Idaho and one from around Natal area. I can't remember the name. We are in the house till round 12 then have lunch with membros, and then go back to the house for a few more hours of studying. We tend to leave at 4 and don't come back until 9 at night. So it's much different than I thought!
This
week has been good one being the first in the field. It definitely hasn't
been easy adjusting to being in the field. I didn't know what to expect
but this wasn't it! hahah it's great, I had a really hard day yesterday,
being my first Domingo in all Portuguese, in sacramento I just sat there
and cried. I think my companion <Sister Hernandez> is awesome and I love her, she is so
patient with me in the language and in all things, she has been a great
help too me. The other sisters are great too, we all get along, though
most of the time I don't know what they are saying but I try.
It's been great meeting our pesquisadores, there are so many I'm still learning names! The most of them seem to be doing good, but again I´m not 100% sure what exactly goes on and, is said in our lessons, but I am starting to say more in them, whether it's my testimony or sharing a scripture - I am slowly starting to do more.
This week for me has been centered on just listening and learning from that, there are some many different accents, and people that makes this difficult. One thing I like is the help and patience from the people we teach when I say something I can see them perk up a bit and will help me with the idioma, which is cool!! I am so excited to be here and grateful for the opportunity to serve the Lord, I love him with my whole heart!!
It's been great meeting our pesquisadores, there are so many I'm still learning names! The most of them seem to be doing good, but again I´m not 100% sure what exactly goes on and, is said in our lessons, but I am starting to say more in them, whether it's my testimony or sharing a scripture - I am slowly starting to do more.
This week for me has been centered on just listening and learning from that, there are some many different accents, and people that makes this difficult. One thing I like is the help and patience from the people we teach when I say something I can see them perk up a bit and will help me with the idioma, which is cool!! I am so excited to be here and grateful for the opportunity to serve the Lord, I love him with my whole heart!!
I am looking forward to this week, to learn so much more.
BTW
President and Sister Scholz had a son Serve in Surprise, he was in the Sun
City and Kingswood Park wards, he just came home in January!! He told his
mom that he knows the Moss's which is cool!
Anyway, I love you and miss you tons!
Love,
Sister Moss <3
Love,
Sister Moss <3
A letter from President Scholz
Dear Moss Family,
We
are excited to have your daughter, Sister Moss, in our mission. This
will be a great opportunity for continued growth and development as she
serves faithfully here in the mission field. She will meet, teach,
convert
and touch the lives of many people who are seeking to know, understand
and live the truths of the restored gospel. Your daughter will have the
opportunity to grow closer to the Lord and better understand how to
recognize the promptings of the Holy Ghost. Through
her continued study and application of gospel principles, we pray her
testimony will increase and her love and obedience to Heavenly I will be
on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your
hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear
you up. Father's revealed truths will forge a pattern for the rest of
her life.
Your
daughter has already been assigned to her first area. She will be
working in Eldorado in the city of São José do Rio Preto, and will be
trained by Sister Hernandez. The area is very blessed, and your
daughter’s trainer
is a reliable and responsible missionary. Your daughter will certainly
have much success and great spiritual experiences.
Along
with missionary service come many new and interesting demands and
challenges. Your daughter will continue to learn and adapt to new and
interesting customs, cultures and foods, as well as a new language and
schedule.
As parents, you play a very important role in the well-being of your
missionary. Your continued love and encouragement will give her the
support and help she needs. Please write her regularly, sharing your
testimony and love of this great gospel plan and
help her stay focused on this sacred work.
Trust
the Lord’s watchful care as you pray regularly for all the missionaries
throughout the world. Remember the Lord has said, "I will be on your
right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and
mine angels round about you, to bear you up." (D&C 84:88)
My
wife and I are very grateful to have your daughter serving by our sides
in this great missionary effort. The lives of many will be influenced
and blessed because of your daughter’s great service and dedication. We
will do our best to help your daughter succeed in her service to the
Lord. Thank you for preparing a daughter, that is willing and ready to
be of service in this part of the Lord's vineyard. May the Lord bless
you for your sacrifice and help in this important
and eternal endeavor.
With love,
Peter S. Scholz
Mission President
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