"And blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion at that day, for they shall have the gift and the power of the Holy Ghost; and if they endure unto theend they shall be lifted up at the last day, and shall be saved in the everlasting kingdom of the Lamb; and whoso shall publish peace, yea, tidings of great joy, how beautiful upon the mountains shall they be." ~1 Nephi 13:37

Dear Friends and Family

We had a great week! We've been working harder than ever and it's paid off, we've seen a lot of opposition, but we know which side will always win :)

We started teaching a man named Adelino this week, it was actually cool how we found him. We were walking with Paulo Jorge, a member, and we passed by a man sitting on a wall and both Sister Nogueira and I felt that we should talk to him, but we kept walking for some reason, but we slowed down as we passed him, and then Paulo Jorge said "Sisters, let's go talk to him." So we did and he turned out to be one of the most elect people I've met! He had already talked to missionaries several years ago in the other island, but didn't remember anything. We taught him about the word of wisdom and he accepted really well! He smokes, but he said he was ready to quit, as we've followed up with him, he has been making more progress than anyone else I've ever known! But there is a lot of opposition as well! Yesterday he was literally walking to church when he basically passed out because of a heart condition and woke up in the hospital! So he didn't make it to church yesterday, but he's doing a lot better and he's progressing really well. He accepted a baptismal date of August 14th.

We've been praying hard to have a baptism this month and so far, due to lack of investigators at church, it was looking like we were not going to have one, but miracles happen when we work hard! Paulo Jorge brought his grandson to church yesterday who's 8 years old and ready to be baptized. So we're planning his baptism for this Saturday.

I know that the Lord really loves His missionaries. He loves all of His children and cares a lot about us, He really wants us to be happy and He'll be here to help us always. I know that this is His work and we, as His children are all involved in it. I hope you all have a fantastic week!

I love you all!!

Sister Steagall

Photos:

Me and Sister Nogueira in a park!

Me and Graçinha! A cute member in our branch

Apparently there's some pokemon game that the kids are going crazy about! We see these kids running around with their phones trying to catch things, and we found this bike that says "Pokemon Hunter." It was pretty funny :)

"And at all times, and in all places, he shall open his mouth and declare my gospel as with the voice of a trump, both day and night. And I will give unto him strength such as is not known among men." D&C 24:12

Dear Friends and Family,

We had a great week! I always say that, even though i hardly remember what we did, but I'm happy, so that's what counts. We had some really great lessons this week, especially with Paula. She was led right to the gospel, literally. I'm so glad we found her. We taught her about how the authority was restored and she lit up, like it was something she had never realized that we needed. The Spirit was so strong and we were able to testify of the blessings of the priesthood authority. It made me so grateful to have grown up with the priesthood in my home. I can't wait to teach her more this week.

Mario is also doing really well, we were able to teach him about the Law of Chastity and the blessings of an eternal marriage this week. It's such a blessing to know that families can be together forever, and that's why our relationships in this life matter so much, because what we develop here will continue in the next life. I just really love this gospel!! :) 

I love being a missionary and teaching so many people about the restored gospel. I know that Heavenly Father is preparing His children every day and in every place in the world. We, as His children and members of His church need to do our part and share the gospel with everyone. We don't have to have a nametag to be a missionary and I certainly will not stop being a missionary when I take off my nametag. I love my Savior and I know this is His work that we are all involved in. 

I love you all!!

Sister Steagall

Photos:

We got to visit some really pretty places last P-day with some members! It was amazing!! This place literally is the most beautiful place in the world!! :)

"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." ~John 17:3

Dear Family and Friends,

This week has been great! We had zone conference and divisions in Terceira, another island in the Azores and it was awesome! The weather was pretty bad though, there was a lot of fog, so our airplane was delayed like 4 hours and we didn't get home until 11:00, which is usually when we go to bed! haha but it was still fun :)

We also got to work with the Assistants to the President this week, they just walked around and taught some lessons with us, but it was super fun! I had always wanted to do a division with Elders, not like dividing and being alone with them, but seeing how they work and stuff. Because we practice teaching a lot, but I wanted to see how it really was. It was super fun, we were talking to literally everyone, including people in their cars waiting at a red light, people working on power poles, it was just crazy and awesome! We also had a really great lesson with Paula, a new investigator who is so elect! She's having trouble finding which church is the true church, but we had a really spiritual lesson where we got her to accept a baptismal date of July 24th. 

We are also working with Catarina and Antonio, they made it to church yesterday! Which was a huge blessing! That morning we were calling everyone that had promised they would be at church, and everyone was saying they wouldn't be able to make it, but then Catarina and Antonio showed up! It was awesome! They had a great experience :)

Mario is also doing good, he wasn't able to make it to church, so he won't be able to be baptized this weekend, but he's progressing well in all other aspects and he's accepting the commandments really well. 

I'm loving being a missionary and we are working harder than ever. I know this is the gospel of Jesus Christ, He is our Savior and He's always here to help us. 

I love you all!!

Sister Steagall

Photos:

Waiting at the airport in Terceira

The Holy Spirit Festival

My watch has officially died.. it couldn't last 3 more weeks? 

4th of July!

"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee withersoever thou goest." ~Joshua 1:9

Dear Friends and Family,

This week is really good! The work is going great! I love working with Sister Nogueira, she is always smiling and always ready to work. 

We found a new investigator this week, Mario. We actually found his record in our area book and decided to pass by. He is really awesome and the Lord is really preparing him to receive the gospel. He has accepted a baptismal date of July 16th and is doing great in preparing. He reads all the pamphlets and always reads in the Book of Mormon. We're really excited to be teaching him.

We are also teaching an awesome family, Catarina and Antonio who are also doing great. Their daughter Inês who is 8 years old is super excited about reading the Book of Mormon. We gave her a little kid version with lot's of pictures and she was so excited to get it! We're hoping that her example will be able to help her parents too :)

Ana is still doing good, it will take some time before she's ready to be baptized, but she is taking the passes to coming closer to Christ. I'm really grateful I get to work with her.

The weeks are flying by! This week will be even faster! We're going to the island of Terceira tonight for our Zone Conference and we'll stay there until Wednesday. Even though we'll only be there for 2 days, it seems like we're away from our area for months! haha but it's all good!

Have a great week! Celebrate America for me! And remember the gospel in your lives :)

I love you all!!

Sister Steagall

Photos: 

Our 4th of July lunch with our District!!

Me and Sister Nogueira

Water Balloon activity with the ward! :)