How has everything been going this week? It has been another great week in Pelotas! We were able to talk to many people and have much sucess. I will share a few highlights. On Saturday, we had a Nation wide Helping Hands project. The wards donated rice, beans, and bottles, than we learned how to can them for food storage! It was a great experience. Filling the cans was really easy. You put a piece of garlic at the bottom, then fill it up a quarter, more garlic, then fill it up three fourths, then fill it all the way up to the top. It got challenging from there because we would have to shake the can and fit as much rice in as possible. We wanted as little air to be in the can as possible! Then we would screw on the lid and tape it shut. They say it lasts from 3-6 years. We got a lot done and I took a few good pictures.(Ill send them soon). My ward worked really hard and we had the most people there from the stake! I heard that the bottles will be donated to a local food bank. When we do service, we are blessed in many ways. We become more happy, charitable, and loving which is something we all need more of!
We looked so silly with our hair nets!
There was a really good turnout.
We canned beans and rice.
The process.
My little friend.
These are all the cans that were collected today.
Sunday we were finally able to get our investigator, Chicão, to come to church. He worked out something with work and is able to come to church every week now! Heres the good news, were planning his baptism for this saturday! I cant wait to tell you the details next week. I know that he is ready for the gospel and the companionship of the Holy Ghost. Baptism is a very important commitment that we make with the Lord. Chicão will receive many blessings from making this decision!
Each P-Day we have lots to do. First we do our laundry and clean our house. Then we go shopping for supplies we need for the next week. We usually like to go to the downtown area and walk through some stores. There are a lot of Gaúcho stores here in Rio Grande de Sul. I love going into them and seeing the stuff they have. Apparently, I have the same taste for art and decorations as my dad! They have Gaúcho clothing, belts, boots, chimarrão, ponchos, and other cool stuff. Gaúchos love leather! After shopping, we try to plan an activity. Sometimes we play sports, sometimes we go to a members house. Today we are having a Gaúcho BBQ. Unfortunitally, we couldnt rent a BBQ area so were just gonna use the oven!! Haha. It will be fun.
Chicken, linguisa (the rolled up sausage), and chicken hearts on skewers.
P-Days are always fun and a nice break.
This is me being silly at Big (Walmart).
I hope everyone is doing well and having a fun time!
Talk to ya next week!
Elder Horst
that's an interesting idea for food storage. i would like to see the pictures to see how they did it.
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