If I could describe
this week in one word it would be “mudanca” which means change. So first off,
my zone got kicked out of our building because of renovations which is sad
because we had the whole 4th floor to ourselves and it was so fun! Also, since
they are trying to fit us all into empty spots they split us up. We are all in
the same floor but not with each other but with random people. I've learned
that on the mission you just have to go with the punches and not be upset. We
have made the most out of it. For example my comp Elder Day and I moved in with
4 guys who are going to Tonga! They are really chill and fun. But man, I
thought that my previous room was dirty but it wasn’t even close to these
guys... haha
Another thing that was
new or a change this week was that we finally received our FLIGHT PLANS!!! I
was so excited when I received that letter in the mail! So Next
Tuesday I will be flying out of SLC at around 5 pm to PARIS!! (I
love that Portugal beat France in the Euro cup finals.) Then from Paris to
Portugal, LISBON where I will be living for two years!! This next week can't
come fast enough. I am so excited to share this amazing gospel with everyone!!
Next changed thing was
that we got a new teacher, Brother Machado. He is from Brazil and probably the
coolest man I have ever met! When I think of Brother Machado I think of the guy
on the Dos XX commercials "the most interesting man in the world".
Literally there is nothing this man has not done! And when he tells me stories
about his mission it gives me chills! He is a very bold guy and one of the
stories is that he would go and stop soccer games right in the middle, hold the
ball and tell everyone to sit down and listen! He got a couple baptisms from
doing that. I want to be bold like that and tell everyone about the gospel. I
feel a great bond with him.
This week my goal was
to obey with EXACTNESS and man there are so many blessing from obeying that
way. If only I knew that before my mission (mom, sorry it took me so long to
realize this). I also want to tell you
again about the Book of Mormon...WHY DO WE TAKE THIS BOOK FOR GRANTED!!! It’s
so amazing and is such a blessing in our lives! I finished the books of 2 Nephi,
Jacob and Mosiah this week and wow.... that is all I have to say, WOW! There
are so many amazing teachings in those books, and they can change your life. A
part that hit me hard was in the end of Jacob talking about the allegory of the
master and the vineyard. It was confusing at first, but then I got what it was
saying and how it relates to me. God is the master and we are the servants...we
are here to help the vineyard grow before it’s too late. Also, I loved Mosiah and
his willingness to serve and how he feels serving God is a privilege. It is a privilege to serve a mission for him,
not a sacrifice but really a privilege! I challenge all of you guys to read 2
Nephi 31 and the allegory of the master and the vineyard this week in the book
of Jacob. I am so excited to serve!!! The MTC has been an amazing experience
but I am ready to start!!! I love you all so much!
Boa sorte em a
semana!!
Elder Herrmann
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| My flight plans came! |
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| My cross fit buddy |
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| I cut my own hair |
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| Hair cut |
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| My parents sent me year old chips hahahaha |
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| Last night in the old building and sleeping in the halls (we got a little in trouble) |
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