Olá!

Well, this is the last email I will be sending here from Brasil. It is a crazy feeling how it passed by so fast. This last week I spent traveling to a couple of different areas. It was great. The best part of the week though is when I went to Fenlly's baptism on Saturday. He is a man that I was teaching in Campo Limpo. He decided to be baptized and I went to baptize him there. We are allowed to visit areas the last weekend of the mission and so it worked out perfectly for me to see them. Sunday was also great because I visited people from Kennedy and from Campo Limpo. I, of course, wanted more time to visit, but it was amazing to have the little bit of time that I did have. I loved to see how much people have grown.

 I have so many stories, but I would like to end this last letter saying that I know that this Church is true. I know that the Lord lives and looks out for all of us. He is always willing to guide us and help us through all of our moments of this life. I have seen His hand many times throughout the mission. I love Brazil. I love the people here. It is hard to say goodbye, but I am grateful for all of the experiences I had and all of the memories I will take with me. In the coming weeks I am excited to see my friends and family and start a new chapter of my life, but I will never forget these two years that I had to serve the Lord and the people of Brazil. They are times that will never be forgotten. I thank all of you for your love, prayers and support. I will see you all soon!

Amo vocês!

Elder Johnson

Olá!

This week yet again flew by. I do not have a lot of time today and I don't have a lot to say honestly. Haha. The first part of the week we had our multi zone conferences. It was a lot of fun. We talked about working with the members. A little ironic as a last training as soon I will be on the other side of the training, but it was a great event with everyone. 

The rest of the week I spent on exchanges. I went to another area close by for 4 days. It was a lot of fun. It felt good just to be a normal missionary(kind of). We just went out there and talked to everyone and taught a lot of lessons. I saw that we met so many people that were ready to hear the gospel message. I absolutely loved the experience.

This weekend we also had a baptism! On Sunday before church Erlan was baptized. He is a 22 year old man who has been going to Church the past couple of weeks. He is a great guy and has changed a lot. Each time we taught about a commandment he started living and never went back. I loved to see that change in him and it was a great meeting even though the water heater wasn't working and it was a super cold day. haha

I had an amazing week and I can't wait for this week. We will have one last meeting and then I will be traveling to a couple different areas. It will be a great experience and I can't wait. Thank you all for your love and support!

Amo vocês!

Elder Johnson

Olá!

I had a great week. We had a lot of meetings as some missionaries went home and the new missionaries got here. I will explain a little bit about the week. There is nothing too exciting as it was just meetings and then splits.

Tuesday we had our meeting with the new missionaries. This meeting is great. We received a lot of Americans. It is funny to see them all getting on the mission. It is a crazy experience getting here. I like to see how they all learn and grow.

Wednesday was our leadership council. It was a great meeting. We gave a couple of trainings on how to better work with members and made some goals so that we can have a mission of miracles. The mission is getting better and better. The leaders here are great so it was just a fun and exciting meeting.

Friday was our last meeting with the District Leaders. It went super well. We give them some training on their responsibilities. They are great also. I love all the missionaries here.

The next couple of days I spent traveling. I am with two companions now so I am kind of just traveling around to other areas to help out. I went to Osasco which is a city close by. I stayed in one area one day and then another area the next. It was a lot of fun. We taught so many people there as the people are a lot more open than in the center of São Paulo. These last couple of weeks that will be my life. Traveling from area to area every couple of days. It is a great experience to meet new people and new areas. I am so happy to be a missionary. It truly has changed my life. I can't wait for these last couple of weeks. The last sprint is always the best part. Thank you all for your love and support!

Amo vocês!

Elder Johnson