Tuesday, August 26, 2014

August 25, 2014


Well I hope that everyone is doing okay. I received an email from Monica and my new nephew is here!! Whoo! Just don't let him learn ryan's grumpy face!

this week was a week filled with miracles! Fernando was baptized and confirmed! He had attending church for 6 months with his daughter! My testimony was definitely strengthened about the power of the Book of Mormon! He read the entire book and He knows that without a doubt it is true! It truly changed his countenance which led him to the waters of baptism! Elder Miller and I were able to teach him for the first time in June! It was a powerful experience to teach him!! He will be bishop! Ha he came to church yesterday with a white shirt, suit and tie! haha The Other is Evelin! She is an incredible person! 2 weeks ago she was praying for the Lord to give her a path to take and the next day we knocked her door and asked for a cup of water! we talked with her in the door and she accepted to visit church! the first Sunday in sacrament meeting she asked, "what do I need to do to be baptized in this church?" we taught her afterwards the restoration that Sunday and this Sunday she was baptized! I am so grateful that I have a chance to help the Lord in this glorious work. I learned something incredibly important this week! In 3 Nephi 17 the Savior finishes his teachings and invites the people to return to their homes and ponder. he then says to that he needs to leave and the people started to weep. The Lord then was filled with compassion and healed all their sick and afflicted, and prayed for their children. sometimes as missionaries or as members we sometimes visit others teach the doctrine and that's all. But With the example that the Savior gives, I learned that we can go just a little further and truly mark others for life with the pure Love that the savior wants us to have!! I love you all and hope that I can hear from you all next week! 
Love Elder Bell 



Monday, August 18, 2014

August 18, 2014

It was great to hear from Izzy Ella, wow you both are very trunky haha, Mom and dad, AND MONICA HAD A BOY! One more member of the bell boys! That is so great! I am thankful that everything went well! How are the twins coming? Our zone is doing Okay! We had 7 baptisms this week! There is so much potential that our zone has! I am so grateful that I have been able to serve in this Zone for so long! haha Tell Tim and Karen that I have been learned a few desserts which are really good but I have to practice! tell them that If they go to church this Sunday, I will make some for them when they get back!

My testimony was strengthened imensly about the Priesthood and that this truly is a Living church! We had lunch with the members yesterday and the husband asked if we could give a blessing. Elder Lima anointed and I sealed the blessing. I truly felt in that moment what the Lord wanted me to say and promise! It was just another confirmation that comes again and again that this is Church of the Master and He has given us Permission to Act in his name! It is through that Power that revelation flows and light is brought into our lives! Also I hope that as we go to church we can really stop and reflect on what the Lord prepared for us! It truly is miraculous how the Lord ALWAYS prepares something just for me to hear! I Love You all and I hope your week goes well!

Love
Elder Bell

Monday, August 11, 2014

August 11, 2014

We will have a Hudson in our family? ha There is a member here who's name is Hudson! Great Name! it is good to here that Mike is progressing! I hope and pray that he can leave these vices behind and follow the savior! How are the missionaries helping? Have fun in the stake Sunday school! I know you can do a lot of good there! you can stop the whole "this is my opinion" gospel from being taught. haha Happy Late birthday Kellie! I am excited for the Shaw girls to make a visit in Idaho! whoo!! Have Fun! So Spencer you asked if training is always like this were we have two trainers and the answer is no. It only happens with Zone leaders. haha

So this week was Long but good week! I honestly think that maybe I am a walking sickness! haha My New companion Elder Lima, From Brasilia, was sick this Last week and we received Elder Thompson who is waiting to open a new area where there is only one member of the church! I am excited for him! But we had a Leadership council and we learned a lot on how to help our zones! We also had a Baptism!! Whoo hoo! Eduarda ou dudah was baptized yesterday! Her family came to watch! This ward is great! I love Capão da Imbua! This Zone is great! We had 10 baptisms this week! Which is a good week! I learned something truly special this week! When we bear our testimony, the place we are at is holy! I have learned that in the midst of turmoil and trails that others have, Our testimonies can truly change their home or in wherever they may stand! I know this to be true! I hope that we never miss the chance to say what we know is true!

Love
Elder Bell

Monday, August 4, 2014

August 4, 2014

So Sorry but I wont be able to write this week. to send the numbers was incedibly slow this week! I know that this Church of our savior and that Covenants should be our most prized possessions!

Love
Elder Bell