From small things...

   What I am learning is that I don't have to be Wilford Woodruff...to be a missionary. I owe alot to him for being the missionary that shared the gospel with my great great grandfather in England and I would love to be that kind of a Missionary...but, I just have to do the things that I can do. Somehow, Heavenly Father takes our small part and makes it bigger than we could have imagined.  Anyone can serve a mission...it just takes love...and that part is easy when you get to know the people. All we have to do is pray and plan, and then amazing things happen when we tie our shoes and show up.  It's like being on the front row and watching the scriptures promises take place in people's eyes!  

Twenty-five (one of a kind scripture bags) were made in 3 afternoon/evenings with the new humanitarian sewing machine, and some miracles!  (Sewing their own bags was the first time using a machine for most of the young women). The same project is happening in Cova Figueria now as well.  We hope this helps  the youth to take their scriptures to and from Church and Seminary...The thing about new scriptures is: they are only good when they are used. 

First Relief Society Activity for the new Sao Filipe 2nd branch and before they it was over...they had already planned the next one  We wrote our favorite scriptures on pieces of wood and painted flowers on them.  Simple. But what better decor for homes than to remember our favorite scriptures! There is something great about learning together, playing together, creating together, and loving to be together.  Really Great.  A taste of wanting to be together forever great.  Like how I want to meet Wilford Woodruff someday.  He used the same scriptures that I am using...we both believe in  the same words and message...so little by little...who knows...maybe someday...my small part will help someone's family too!