Third Time's The Charm

Olá todos! Como vão?


The past week has been a bit of a crazy one. We had transfers, but they were delayed until Friday because of some timing with the MTC. So we had a few extra days to fo a few extra things before one of us 3 left. We all thought it was going to be me, but it turns out I will be staying one more transfer in Lisbon! So we'll go back to just two elders. It will be really awesome to be able to see a few of our friends be baptized!


Other than transfers, not much really happened. Just your average missionary week. Lots of calls, lots of lessons, and lots of walking. A few times we did see some members from the states walking around Lisbon. We even had some swiss members find us. They were all really fun to talk to. 


On Sundays, we always go and eat with our branch president at his house. This time we had John, that old British guy come and eat with us. He always has the best stories and is really funny. It's like listening to David Attenborough for a whole hour in person. 


For p-day this week, we went to Cristo Rei again, which was really fun, except it was more expensive this time because it's tourist season. But it was still really cool, especially the view from the top, and the boat ride there and back. 


Scripture of the week: Ether 12:27 
And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.


Hope you all have a great week!


Elder Howard


Pictures:
- These are all pretty much from p-day. There was a cool lighthouse at the ferry station, and some pictures from Cristo Rei
- One of the members in our ward brought us to a Chinese buffet, and they had a ton of good stuff. I think I ate about a whole salmon worth of fish





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