Easter morning dawned early in Rio de Janeiro today. We were up early, at 4:15, to participate in the sunrise service planned by the branch. The city has a special charm to it at such a quiet hour. The President’s car came by at 5:20, right on schedule, to pick us up. The service was planned for the City Park, but just a few moments before 6:00, when it was to start, a heavy rain started. We all retired to the chapel and there remembered the Savior’s resurrection in song and word and prayer.
Following the meeting Elder Stewart and I found a room upstairs and held a study class until time for priesthood meeting. During Sunday School the two families we are teaching, the 11 in William’s family and the four in Victor's, showed up. As soon as we sorted them all out into their proper classes, Elder Stewart and I stepped out behind the chapel in a secluded spot and spoke with the Lord. We were both of us filled with extreme gratitude. Both families remained for testimony meeting following Sunday School.
To break our fast we had a pizza with Elders Henderson and Richins. A Brazilian pizza is not exactly like one that would be eaten in the United States. After a study class and a brief nap, Elder Stewart and I taught a second lesson, the one on the Book of Mormon, to Victor and his wife. It was a good lesson in which they further progressed. This left us with about an hour to check back on other people we had already spoken with.
During the evening we participated in a member fireside at the mission home with the families in our immediate area. Unfortunately, a few of the members could not attend. The purpose of the meeting was to inspire the members in their duties and to discuss ways they might help us in the missionary work. After a little introductory get-acquainted game, a slide strip What Is a Mormon? was shown. President Johnson spoke concerning the priesthood and its importance to us. His thoughts were brief but inspiring. Refreshments followed.
On the way back home, and after reaching home, Elder Stewart and I had another good discussion about the gospel and our blessings. We decided today had been our best Easter ever. Today also we were remembering the birth of the Savior, the organization of the Church in this last dispensation, and of course the resurrection of the Redeemer.
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I'd never seen an egg on a pizza until we took that trip to Brazil.
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