1st DAY OF SUMMER-LAST P-DAY

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer

Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 7:25 AM

Querida familia,

Wow. It has come. I can´t even believe that it came so fast. It truly is a bittersweet. I can´t begin to describe how a missionary feels knowing that this great calling will be removed and that the time is over. But the mission continues. Just with other rules and requirements.

This past week I have been working so hard. But the Lord truly blessed us. This week was amazing; truly amazing.

For this week we tried really hard to integrate our investigator Marcel. It was great. We started with a family night with a member that is almost his next door neighbor. It was great, for he stayed talking with them until 10 he told us! It was great. Then he continued to meet other members. Then we had another family night on Thursday that was fantastic! This one was about the Book of Mormon in which we showed a part of the Testaments. It was great. Then his day arrived on Saturday. He was baptized. What a great experience. It was amazing because he was so happy. It was a great day. Then it got even better when he showed up to church with his new family home teacher wearing church clothes that were a present for him!! It was amazing!!

Sunday was really special because I was able to witness Peterson (the young man who we baptized in March) blessing the sacrament!! It was amazing. I know that if he continues he will serve a mission!! Wow what a great experience.

The mission was an experience that I will never forget. It has truly shaped me into a better person. I have come to understand truly what keeping the commandments is. And what it means to be a faithful servant. It’s not easy; never will be, but the blessings that come to the diligent servant are innumerous. The blessings only come when one becomes a devout follower of the gospel of Christ. The blessings received form a testimony that reaffirms the foundation of a firm belief in our rock and redeemer Jesus Christ.

From Campos, Rio de Janeiro to Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, to Cariacica, Espírito Santo, to Jardim Limoeiro, Espírito Santo to Cachoerio de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, to Vila Velha, and Espírito Santo –its been an unforgettable journey; a journey that has enabled me to witness how the gospel heals the wounded soul. The Gospel is real and it is truly a rewarding life style. One we chose and one can we apply everyday.

My mission was not easy but was well worth it. The joy of seeing a child of God entering into the waters of baptism to make a sacred covenant to abandon all sin and become clean through the power of the atonement has marked my life. The friendships I made will eternally be remembered. I pray that those that I have helped continue in the path and never give up.

I love Heavenly Father and I Love His Son Jesus Christ. For through Him we are healed and through His sacrifice we gain joy in this life and the eternal reward in the life to come.

I know that Joseph Smith was as prophet of God. He died to put forth the church of Christ again on the earth and through him we have another testament of the Living Christ. I know that today we have a living prophet. He is guiding this church under the direction of the Lord and as we follow him we follow Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ.

It has been a great two years. I hope you all have had a great experience and have enjoyed the ride as you have all supported me and prayed for me in these past two years. I thank you all and give my appreciation from the bottom of my soul. Truly with out you all I would not have continued forward.

Eternally grateful e Com Amor,

Elder Fischer
p.s. See you all on Thursday!!! It’s unreal. I still don´t believe it.

10 DAYS & COUNTING

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 7:13 AM

Querida família,

The time is flying bye!!! I still can´t believe it. Wow this week went by so fast; the time is literally slipping away. Wow. Here is a picture of our Sunday lunch! This family is so cool. They did churrasco. !!! yum yum yum churrasco is bbq.

This week was crazy. We have been teaching Marcel and preparing him for baptism for this Saturday. I pray that he continues strong to resist the temptations of the world. I know that the Lord will bless him as he does. Its interesting because he has been making the changes in his life so that he can take the step into making the sacred covenant of baptism. I know that the Lord is helping us tremendously. I pray that we can continue to help him as he prepares to become cleansed of sin.

Also this week we found a really cool investigator! His name is Kuan!! He is so cool. He went to church this Sunday with us and is really liking church. I pray that he prepares to so that he can be baptized on the 26th of this month. The work is growing here.

Yesterday it was great because the neighbor of Kuan is a less active returned missionary. This week we have been seeing out of the blue; every time I try to alert his senses to go to church. Well this Sunday we knocked on this door because we went to bring Kuan (his neighbor) to church. He was surprised ha ha he was like …Elders not today ahah and then later that day when we went to teach Kuan and he was leaving his house and I talked to him and he was like ´´you guys again ´´!! He told us he was leaving to do something and after talking he decided not to for he then invited us to come back at 7. We went there and it was great. The spirit was really working him and he said he would come to church with us this coming Sunday. Even though there isn´t someone in his house that could be baptized it was a great experience (for generally you only teach less actives if there is a chance of a baptism). But we were there to help a wounded soul come back to the truth!! It was powerful. He said that he will start reading the Book of Mormon today! It has been almost 6 years that he has read! This is the power of the Holy Ghost. It was a gratifying experience. And who knows he could help us baptize our investigator Kuan who is his neighbor! Were going to baptize and take everyone to church in that building where he lives! ha ha

I know that this is the true work of the Lord. The Lord loves us and I know as we do our part he rewards us immensely with so many blessings. We need to work hard and do our part even when it’s hard. Even when we think its not possible and it doesn’t seem like the light of hope is shining—for the Lord knows all. Trust in him and not the carnal man. We are the servants of the Lord. We must act as such.

I love the gospel. I love the peace that comes to the repented. I love the church of Christ the only true church that offers the tranquility to the wounded soul. This is the missionary work. I know that Christ lives and I pray that I will find the elects that are waiting for me this last week!!

Jesus é O Cristo, e a sua Igreja esta na terra novamente. Quão abençoados somos por sermos membros desta igreja. Eu sei que nós estamos vivendo nos últimos dias e que temos que fazer a nossa parte para que voltemos a viver com Deus. Temos que ser os faróis de luz! Temos que ajudar as pessoas a achegarem-se a Cristo! Espero que vocês tenham uma ótima semana! Daqui a pouco estarei ai! :)

Com Amor,

Elder Fischer

TWO MORE WEEKS!

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer

Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 7:06 AM

Querida família,

Wow. How the time passes. This week flew bye. I still can’t believe there is only 2 more weeks left!

Well this week we have been ´´running behind´´ Portuguese phrase (we have been working really hard). We were blessed to find an awesome investigator. For his name is Marcel. We met him on the street and invited him to come to our English class because he approached us speaking English. It was cool because this past Thursday was a holiday and we went to the church thinking no one would come and there he was. It was awesome. We then taught him after the class and wow, the spirit was so strong. It was like a strong warm wind. It was powerful. We then visited him again on Saturday and we marked a baptismal date for the 19th!! He accepted and said that he wants to change his life. We invited him to go to our stake conference which was held in another area really far away. He said he would go and find it (normally when people say that they will go alone they’re lying ha ha!). We arrived in the church and there was Marcel in the front row! It was great; then the conference- WOW, it was fantastic.

During the conference apostle Elder D. Todd Christopherson spoke through satellite! It was so cool. He speaks really good Portuguese. He said a few words were in Spanish but it was amazing. I loved it, so did Marcel.

I pray that we can continue to help Marcel change his life and he does need to make some changes in his life. But it’s great because we taught the word of wisdom and law of chastity and he accepted. He said he needs to make the change in his life. I pray that as he continues read the book of Mormon and prays he will feel the power of the Spirit that will really make a huge difference in his life. I know that he has already felt its presence.

The mission has been a great experience. Wow. I have really come to know who I am; and better yet, how the gospel can be applied in my life. What a difference it can make and how blessed we are to know the truth. I know that God lives. That His Sons died for us and lives today to guide the living prophet and apostles so that we can become better oriented and taught the truth- the truth that heals the wounded soul. This is the true church! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

I wish you all a great week! Never forget the impact of the Savior’s Atonement that makes us become his beloved worthy disciples.

Com Amor,
Elder Fischer

2-1/2 MORE WEEKS...

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer
Sent: Mon 5/31/10 8:17AM

Querida família,

Another week flew bye!

I can´t believe how the time goes by. It’s interesting how the mission has been a great experience. I won’t lie, there have been some really hard times on the mission but they have helped me become stronger and more dedicated as a servant of the Lord.

This week we were blessed to find a very special woman. Her name is Janete. She already got to know the church some time ago. She’s great; for she went to church with us this Sunday. Turns out she has a friend that is a member. It was great because her friend showed her around and stayed by her during all the meetings. Tonight we are going to do a family night with her and some members. She has a baptismal date for the 12 of June. I pray that she continues to pray and look for more answers so that she is baptized on this day.

Then on Sunday we had a great ward conference. It was perfect. The spirit was there and one of the counselors of the presidency spoke about a topic really interesting. He spoke of the importance to do the simple things that make a huge difference in our lives, like reading the scriptures as a family every day, praying together every day, and other things like going to the temple. It was a great talk for me for I thought of life after the mission (3 weeks J) and realize the importance of these things that make a difference. These things truly strengthen a family and provide the inspiration that is needed when we need it!

From what it sounds like, we are living in the last days, as such we need to put on the ´´armor of God´´. It was interesting because the councilor told me that when he was young he had to wake up 3:30 in the morning every day because his dad would go out and deliver fresh bread and milk as it was his daily job. He woke up his family everyday so that they could all pray together. He admitted that sometimes he caught himself sleeping. But the impact that this habit left on him was tremendous. What a great example. I know that as we sacrifice our time and desires for the Lord´s desires we are blessed. For this month we have a theme-its sacrifice. Sacrifice makes us grow spiritually. As we do such we are transformed into the Children of God that our Father in Heaven wants us to be.

I know that God lives and that He sent His Son for us. I know as we do our part we will see the blessings because of the sacrifices we make. Our testimony becomes strengthened as well.

I hope you all have a great week! Only three more weeks’ baby! I pray that I find those that are waiting! Please pray for our success.

Com Amor,
Elder Fischer

COPA TIME FOR THE WORLD

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 7:00 AM

Querida família,

Another week! Well I received a new companion this week. He’s from Mesa Arizona. It’s interesting because my recent companion was transferred. I hope all goes well for him.

The mission has been an interesting experience. This week we had our interviews with President. It was a great experience as it always is. I know that he was pre-ordained to be my president. He is truly inspired and leads this mission following the Lord’s will. This week we really worked hard-it was great. We taught 33 lessons this week. It was awesome. We met a young man named Tigao. He’s cool. We taught him and he told us that it was not a coincidence that we arrived; for he is looking for a change in his life. His parents are both dead and he is about 24 years old.

I know as we continue to work the Lord will bless us. I’m excited to work hard to find the elects this week. I know the Lord wants us to find them and through obedience we will receive the blessings that we need. The Lord is aware of our situations. He knows our needs and wants us to be successful. It’s our choice that will determine this.

I still can’t believe the mission is coming to an end. I pray that I may be led to find those that are ready to hear the gospel. I know the lord wants me to find them. I pray I might be worthy of being led to find those that are ready.

Well things here in Brazil are starting to get colorful, for the copa of the world is arriving and Brazil loves soccer. They have already started to paint their houses and throw up the flags.

I hope you all have a great week! The picture attached is what Brazil is turning into because of the world soccer game (copa) love you all!

Thanks for all your prayers.

Com Amor,

Elder Fischer

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AARON

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 7:16 AM

Querida família,

This week was very interesting. Wow. I stayed and more than my district was transferred but me. It was crazy. Elder Hall my companion was transferred. They shut down an area in our ward so it’s only me and my companion. My companion is cool. He is from Herriman, UT! Nicole!! Cool huh his parents’ names are Debby Turley and Tim Turley. That would be cool if Nicole new them.

This week we really worked hard. We had found a really great investigator who was progressing a lot and went to church, but later we found out horrible news. His name is Rick. We found him on Monday and it was a great lesson. He was really interested and was progressing a lot. He went to our activity in the church and it was great. He was not smoking as much and stopped drinking coffee. He was loving everything about the Church including the literature of the gospel that we gave him. He said it was interesting because before he hated anything to do with the Gospel. And He just loved what we were teaching. Well later on Sunday we went to visit him. He told us that he wanted to be baptized but if he did in the future he would maybe need to leave the church. Why – because his brother is involved in some pretty difficult stuff –his brother is a drug lord and owns 5 areas. Rick had left that area about 2 weeks ago for the want of a new life, and was living in our area with his grandma. He said that if his brother were to die, he would have to take his place for it’s the way things go he said.. His brother called him yesterday reminding him of his duty even though Rick told him of the joy that he had found in the Gospel. He said If he denied the ´´the position´´ there’s a chance that they would take his life. It was so sad. I cried because I wanted salvation for him. He also cried.. I couldn´t handle the fact that he couldn’t take control of his life – for he said that he wanted to change his life so bad even though everyone was questioning his decision to become a ´´church goer´´. He said that he would continue to go to church. It was sad because he said that if one day if he didn´t go to church, it’s because he had to leave for that area.

It’s an interesting situation. I’m pretty sure that the situation is true. Either way I pray that a miracle happens. The world is another place. For the gospel is the Light unto the World.

The Lord knows each one of us. He loves us and knows our difficulties. He wants the best for us. When we confront challenges, we need to have faith. We need to do our best and become the person that the Lord wants.

This week was great and very hard for me- especially my companion. Please pray for him and me. Bless my companion that he might overcome his problems here on the mission and have the desire to continue to endure on the mission. I know that the Lord knows all of our difficulties and we can overcome. My companion has been having difficult time with the mission. Maybe Nicole can talk with his parents. I know that all will go well in the end. This is the test that we live. We need to give all we can to endure to the end. For as we worked this week, we had another investigator named Max. He went to church and liked it. He’s frequenting another church but seems like he has not found what he is looking for a.k.a. the truth. He liked church. We plan to mark a date with him this week.

Also, I would like to wish Aaron a happy birthday! I hope that you had a great birthday yesterday. Remember the blessings that the Lord has so graciously given you! What a blessing it is to be a member. I pray that all continues to go well for you and Kim. Let the Lord bless thy paths and that you might overcome any difficult. We have trials. They´re part of life. I know that as we do all that we can, we will be blessed and the Lord´s mercy will be extended unto us. I know that this is the Lord´s church. I know that God Loves each of us. Well I hope you all have a great week!

Com Amor,
Seu Elder, Irmão, filho, e amigo,

Elder Fischer

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 7:38 AM

Querida Familia

What a great experience it was to see you all. Wow. It was unreal. In a little bit I will be home. But I need to focus! For I need to find the elects that are awaiting us.

This week we have been working with Vinicius the young man that has a date for the 22. Unfortunately he didn’t come to church. I feel though that he will continue to progress as he has been expressing his desire to change. He’s very intelligent. I pray that he continue to prepare so he is baptized.

Also, Tiago our other investigator, traveled this weekend. I pray that we can continue to teach him and prepare him for his baptism- as he too expressed his desire to be baptized.

It’s interesting how fast the time goes. I know that this is the Lords work. I know that there are elects that are waiting for my companion and me. We have been pre-ordained with certain purposes. As we do our best to fulfill them, I know that veil becomes thin and we will reunite with those we promised we would help in this life. For life is a test; a test to show our eternal Father we are faithful. It’s not easy- But it is worth it.

I know that this is the true church of Christ. I can not deny it. I know that the families can be together forever. But we must do our part so that this becomes possible. I know that Christ is our advocate and as we do our part we receive the remission of our sins and errors. We are not perfect but we are saints in action working for perfection. We are the defenders of righteousness; we hold the title of liberty. We can’t give up, what ever trial or difficulty we are facing or will face. We are the chosen and blessed. We have the responsibility to do what is right and be the example. I know that we have our callings here on earth and we must fulfill them. For we have an assistant; His name is the Holy Ghost. He is real and He can lead our lives in the path of Christ-- if we let him.

I know that Mothers are divine. I know that they help us and guide us. They help when we are weak and encourage us to go on. Their love is infinite. Their wisdom and guidance is true. I am so grateful for the Mother I have been given and thank you this Mother’s Day to express my love for you mother, and for all the mothers that live.

I know that God lives, and He has a plan for us! We cannot give up!

Eu sei que se nos esforçarmos, receberemos as bênçãos aqui na terra e na vida que vêm. Esta é a Igreja de Jesus Cristo. Eu não posso negar. Eu me sinto a presença do espírito santo como eu tenho trabalhado aqui na missão. Pois Deus VIVE! E Ele quer o melhor para nós e por isso Ele nos dá o dom do espírito Santo como membros da Igreja.

Eu espero que vocês tenham uma ótima semana!

Obrigado pelo apoio e orações de fé!

Com Amor,

Elder Fischer

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 7:46 AM

Querida família,

Another week passed bye. Wow. We had some great miracles happen. Tuesday we talked with Severino. He had to leave after our visit or embark for the sea as he will stay there for about 14 days. The lesson we had with him was great. The spirit was present. We gave him a lot of material for the trip (all of the lesson pamphlets) haha he’s great. And he has a lot of reading to do in the Book of Mormon.

Then we have Tiago. What a miracle. Tiago works during the day and studies at night and so it’s really hard to visit him. Then on Tuesday night we were passing close to his house and we decided to go to his house. A miracle happened he was in his house! And we talked about prayer and said that he had been feeling good about our message. He accepted a baptism date for the 22 of May!! And he went to church. He’s way cool. He’s 23and is studying at the local college. His mother passed away about 3 years ago and removed himself from the church. It seemed like he loved the church!

Then another miracle happened. About two weeks ago, we were knocking doors. Randomly we stopped on a side street and knocked at a huge garage door. To our surprise a young man 17 (Vinicius) answered the door and invited us in. He told us that he had already searched on the internet about the church. He had asked for a Book of Mormon but never received it. He taught the 1 lesson and it was great. But then he told us he wouldn’t go to church and we decided to ´´cut´´ him. Then this past week we saw him again. We invited him to go to church and he said he would go. Forgetting about him, Sunday arrived and he was already in the church!! He loved it and seemed really interested. I’m so excited to teach him. He’s very intelligent for his age.

I know that the Lord has been blessing us extremely. It’s amazing how the Lord truly blesses us with miracles.

Also, Peterson the young man we baptized at the end of march, has been progressing like crazy! He’s been going to seminary and we told him about a mission. He’s thinking about it! And he’s going to receive the priesthood this coming Sunday as I believe they already announced it in the sacrament meeting.

The Lord has been blessing us. I pray that we continue to find the Lord’s elects. For my time is coming to end!! I pray that I find those that are ready.
Thanks for all you do. I hope you all have a great week!

Com Amor,
Elder Fischer

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer

Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 7:42 AM

Querida família,

Wow we really worked hard trying to find new investigators. It’s been very interesting. We have been trying to be very obedient. We have been exceeding atleast 30 minutes everyday except Sunday as this is the rule. We have been trying to do our best. We’re not perfect and we still need to improve, but I know the Lord has been blessing us because of our effort. For we have found some great people. For Severino is really interested and wants to get baptized. But it was strange because he didn’t show up on Sunday and then we couldn’t get a hold of him. We don’t know if he embarked for the ocean to work on the oil platforms or not. When we taught him about baptism it was great. I could see his desire to change.

Also this week we have found a less active and his ´´wife´´. The less active Anderson loves the missionaries and, he and his wife want to get married. His wife Regina really liked the message and is interested in the church. Unfortunately they traveled this weekend to visit family members, but there coming to church next week.

Also we have been working with a couple named Eleniza and Elzimar. There very intelligent. I love them. The problem is that they both study and work. Elzimar also works on the ocean with oil and leaves every 14 days. But they like the church. We invited Eleniza to be baptized for the 15th but she said she doesn’t know yet and that she wants to be baptized but she doesn’t know if the 15th works because she wants to get baptized with her husband!! J So he gets back on the 6th I think. And so we are going to work with them and hopefully with the Lord’s help of course we can help them enter into the waters of baptism.

Also this week was interesting as well looked for new investigators. We taught a professional surfer. It was cool. He has surfed in Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, and other places. He liked the message and said he would pray. But unfortunately he didn’t want to commit to go to church and would rely on the answer from the prayer to determine if he would go to church. He lives in a really nice house with his parents.

I know that this work is real; that the Lord loves us and knows that we need to grow through our trials. Even though we face challenges we can overcome them. We need to have faith and work through them and then as we do all we can we receive the blessings of the gospel. It’s a nonstop cycle. I know that the Lord loves us.

I know that as we continue to work and heed the promptings of the Holy Ghost we will receive the guidance we need to overcome the difficulties. I love the gospel. It’s perfect. It’s the tool (together with the priesthood) that, with help, enables us to become the people we need to be.

Well I wish you all a great week! I still haven’t received the missionties.com letters! I’m looking forward to reading them :)

Com Amor
Elder Fischer

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 8:33 AM

Querida Família,

Another Week passes!!! Its amazing how time just keeps going. This week we’re trying to find so many new elects. We had an incredible lesson with a man named Paulo. He is a lawyer for criminals. The spirit was so strong. It was an amazing experience. Lessons like this truly make the mission. He said that he would read the Book of Mórmon and if he received an answer he would get baptized. Unfortunately he did not put forth the effort to GO to church. Another lost soul in the world. But I felt gratified to have helped him feel the light and truth of the everlasting restored gospel.

My companion and I are trying to find the elects. I know as we continue to be strong the Lord will bless us, for this is the Lord´s work and He wants it to grow; but we must be worthy to be His instruments. I know that as we continue to apply the things that the Lord wants us to apply in this work we will find those that are ready. For yesterday we found another youth about 24 years old. He was way cool. He is truly looking for a difference. He said that about three years ago his mother passed away and then he left his church. He told us that he is interested to getting to know this church. I know that through prayer and effort he will come to realize that there was a purpose in finding him on the street. It was a great experience.

This week we are going to have a mission conference. It should be great. It’s going to be on Wednesday. I’m hoping to pick up my package J HAAH.

I know that as we do all we can we are blessed. We must express ourselves to our Heavenly Father through prayer. I know that as we do all we can the Lord Will bless us.

That’s great to hear about Elder Briggs. He’s a great kid. I knew he would be a great leader. I’m still a district leader. And I’m with the same companion. Elder Hall. Mom did you find his mom on Facebook? Her name is Suzanne Wilson, now Hall, she’s from Alta. Maybe you know her. The Alaskan missionary is part of our district. And yes mom, He is sweating all the time. I still sweat tôo! Haha Also, Just my companion and I live together. Our district hás a total of 8 missionaries.

Well I hope you all have a great week. Never forget the Power of prayer.

Com Amor,
Elder Fischer

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer

Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 8:02 AM
Querido Familia

The transfers happened. I stayed. !! This transfer is going to go so fast- its super short only 5 weeks unlike the normal 6. We received a new missionary from Alaska. Hes cool. Hes struggling with the language. I feel extremely blessed for the rapid pace that my companion is learning the language. It really makes a difference in the work.

What a great experience this week was. Actually the best of the experiences happened yesterday. We have been teaching a man named Lucas that came to church. He is truly trying to find the truth. I pray that through the Book of Mormon he receives a confirmation that this is the true Church.

Also yesterday we had a great fast and testimony meeting. It was unreal. Wow. Us for missionaries bour testimony. It was a very emotial experience for the spirit was extremely strong. I know that this truly is the work of God. I feel blessed to take part of it. Its amazing how the Lord truly knows each one of us and our capacities.

Well I pray that this week we find our more new investigators, for we need to meet our goal of baptisms, which is 4 for the month. I know that Lord wants this to happen. I just need to have more faith and believe.

Well I pray that you all have a great week. The photos of me are giving instruction at our activity night about the activity -we played Jeopardy. It was a riot!

Com Amor,

Elder Fischer

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELDER FISCHER

HAPPY EASTER & BIRTHDAY!

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer

Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 11:55 AM

Querida família,

Wow, what a powerful conference. I can´t believe how great it was to hear the words of the prophets and apostles. I felt the spirit. I was so blessed, for I was able to watch all but the priesthood in English. It’s amazing to hear the prophets and apostles in there own tongue. We are so privileged. It’s a completely different feeling otherwise. I wish I could explain better. But I loved the talk by Dieter F. Uchtdorf in the priesthood session. It was monumental. It was terrific. President Monson said it was the best session at priesthood. It was incredible. The talk by President Uchtdorf really focused on the need of patience.
It was a great conference, better yet, a great Easter.

This week flew by as we ended this transfer! Wow. 2 more to go! And this next one is only 5 weeks. Tonight or tomorrow I will find out if I will be transferred. Its going to be interesting what happens, for President said that he’s going to change the leadership…Lets see what happens.

We have been working with Antonio and his family. We are going to try to get his is marriage papers in this week and then we are going to baptize his two kids Alef and Mateus this week. Alef is wanting to be baptized so bad. It’s great. This is such a special family. And Antonio just wants the best for his kids. It’s great.

Today was great. We woke up at 6:oo am to do our daily run and then I came home and made pancakes! Mother, I want to thank you sooo much. You have no idea how much pancakes make a difference in the life of a missionary. Thanks for the mix and syrup.

Also this week we did a service project; we painted in side of a less active member’s house. It was fun. I attached a photo. Ha-ha

Well I know that this is the true church of Christ. That Christ lives and that He wants the best for us as does our Heavenly Father who knows all. I know that the Holy Ghost is real. I cannot deny the power it has. I have had some amazing experiences on the mission with the Holy Ghost. I know it’s real. I know he helps us in all things for good. He directs, edifies, warns us, and reveals the Lord’s will. He is the messenger of truth and Light. He testifies of the truth.

What a great conference we had. How blessed we are to live in this last dispensation. I’m so grateful to have the family that I do. I feel so blessed to know that we can live together forever if we do our part. What great counsel we heard this conference about the family. Satan is attacking it and for this we must not give up but protect it. I know that God lives. I know that we must endure to the ends in these troubling times and always have the hope of Christ in our attitude, mind and hearts. We cannot give up-for we know the consequences and it is not worth it. Wickedness never was happiness. God does not move. I love the gospel. I love the Church. I love all of you and thank you all for your birthday wishes, packages, and words of inspiration. How blessed I am to have you all around my thoughts. I love you, and thank you! I wish you all a great week!

Com Amor,
Elder Fischer

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer

Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 7:49 AM

Feliz Páscoa!

Querida Família,

Another amazing week in Itapoá. We encountered some great miracles.

On Monday we ate lunch with Tiago´s dad. When we went there he had already read half of the principles of the gospel book. He had lots of questions and had already understood what the priesthood is. It was crazy. Then later we found out that he continued to read and decided to not drink coffee anymore. It was shocking to see his progression. Then we visited him again this past week and invited him to be baptized. Unfortunately he rejected the invitation even though he understood that only this church has the authority to baptize. It reminds of Elder Jeffery R. Holland’s talk that even the elects can be tricked and tempted by the adversary. I know that we planted the seed and who knows if in a couple weeks he will come back to church.

But on higher note, Antonio has been really progressing and his children. Today we will find out if he will get married or separate. He wants to get baptized so bad and his kids are asking basically when they can get baptized. It’s a great family. Also it was great because this week we had Bingo with the scriptures. It was great. Everyone loved it. Ha,ha. I wish we would have had more people, but there were sufficient numbers, about 20 people or more. It was fun.

Miracles happen. I know that as we do our best be are blessed. This Saturday we baptized Peterson. It was a great experience. And then yesterday, Sunday, it was terrific because his mother came to church and watched him receive the Holy Ghost. It looked like she loved church. We are going to go visit her tomorrow. Also yesterday we sang in Church. It was soo cool. A lot of the women were crying haah. It was a great experience.

I know that this is the true church. I know that we have periods of hard times and periods when we are just happy. We need to learn how to act in both of these time periods because the Lord wants us to be the best we can become-His diligent servants.

What a great season we are entering. This week is going to be great! Conference weekend !! I love it. I love Portuguese but conference is so great in English. The fact that we have the blessing to hear the prophet’s voice!! We are so blessed to live in this dispensation. And Easter, a great season to really remember why we are here on the earth and what the Lord Jesus Christ has done for us; that we know that we can return to live with our Heavenly Father through His atoning and infinite sacrifice.

I know that this is the true church of Christ. I know that we are blessed to be members of it. But with this blessing we have a tremendous responsibility to share our knowledge. I hope you all have a great General Conference weekend and Great Easter!

Com Amor,
Elder Fischer

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer

Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 10:19 AM
Querida Família

Wow. Another great week passed. I can't believe how fast the time goes. Only 3 months that are left now. This is crazy.

This week we were blessed to have the área president in our mission. It was great because I got to learn about the importance of talking with everyone. For example his life. Presidente, Carlos A. Godoy, met the missionaries when he was only 16 years old. He was a normal young kid of the world. Or at least like it was. He had problems with the Word of wisdom and had long hair. Well certainly he became a leader in the church and became a very successful man. Its crazy to think because we are teaching a 16 year old kid that is 16 that is going to be baptized this Saturday. I pray that everything goes well. He reads everything we give him and hás the desire to be baptized. Hes truly the exmaple for his family. Its great.

Then this week we met the neighbor of one of our investigators. Wow! The lesson was powerful. The spirit was strong and he, and Tiago (another one), wanted to go to church. And well, he went yesterday. To say the least he loved it. Hes 25 and reminds me of Casey. He works at the bank and works out at night. His father died of câncer and lives with his family. Hes way cool. I pray that he continues to search for the truth and pray to receive more anwsers that this is truly the true church of Christ. Wow. What a blessing it is that we found him.
Today I´m excited because the parents of our investigator went to church (the father for the 3rd time yesterday). We are going to have lunch with them today and finally we are going to teach the father and mother( for the father is always working in his business).

Also yesterday it was great because I had a great experience. We were putting our things together for church and what my companion would take in his back pack. As I was thinking what we needed I felt to ask him if he had his oil. He Said Yes, and then the Day continued. Then about 8:10, as our appointments had fallen I felt like we should visit a recent convert –for she didn´t go to church. We would share our living Easter card; its a message we are giving to members – (we sing and read a couple of scriptures. Its awesome!) So we went to her house (Arlete). When we arrived there she greeted us with a smile as we were singing at her door. We continued the message as we entered and then as we ended she said she was feeling a lack of our presence. And then I asked her why she didn´t go to church. She said that she was feeling pain in her back. I then asked her if there was anything we could do.. and then an impression came to my mind ´´give her a blessing´´. She said no. And then I asked her. 'are you sure?'; and then she said she wanted a blessing. And we were prepared, for we had put the oil in the backpack. It was a special experience. I know that God knows each and everyone of us. He loves us and cares for us and mom, as you said, through the spirit we are guided and directed and as such we receive the revelation we need so we can complete the tasks the Lord wants us to!

I Love this work, it's so great. I pray that we can continue to find those that are ready to hear the gospel. I pray that I can continue to be worthy to have the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Ghost. I Love this Church. I Love the leaders. I know the Presidente Pickett is inspired and leads and guides us so we can complete the Lord's will.

I hope you all have a great week!

Com Amor,
Elder Fischer

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 7:39 AM

Querida família,
Wow another amazing week in Itapoã. I love this area. It has stopped raining which has been a great blessing. We have been working really hard to reach our goal of 2 baptisms for this month. WE have some really great investigators.

Tiago has been progressing and is doing really great. He stopped using some the substances he was addicted to and to do this we did the cigarette tea. I know what you are all thinking; cigarette tea? Haha It's amazing. You boil ten cigarettes in two cups of water and then filter it. Then you add lemon and sugar to taste. You need to drink one cup of the tea and leave the other in the fridge in case you have the desire to smoke afterwards. It works. For Tiago did not like the tea. Haha. He's been smelling the other cup that’s in the fridge when he has the desire to smoke. I hope that he continues to resist to smoke. He wants to change his life for the better. Its so great helping him. I feel like a life coach. It's been an amazing blessing to work with him. He has a date for the 4th of April to be baptized. It's going to be awesome.

Then we have Peterson. He's a great kid. We been trying to intergrate him will all the youth here. He went to church for the second time yesterday. It was a great experience this week with him. He said on wednedsay he was thinkning about the baptism and had doubts. He then read the pamphlet about baptism that we gave him and he found the scripture in John 3:5 about baptism. As he read he confirmed his desire to be baptized. He's great. I pray he continues to progress so he can be baptized on the 27 of this month.

Antonio is great. He and his sons went to church with us this week. They loved it. His wife would have went but she was working. I pray she goes this Sunday. For we are going to mark a baptism date with them and his two sons tomorrow for the 28 of march. I know the Lord wants this. Also we have been working with Rachel. She went to the English class and church yesterday. She's great. But she is trying to decide whether to frequent our church or the Methodist. I pray that she continues to pray and read so that she accepts the date today for the 28 of March.

Also this week we went to the presidents house for a training. It was great. And we also had a great acitivity on Wednesday with the ward. It was great. WE did a scavenger hunt with the scriptures. It turned out good but there wasn't as many people as we hoped.

This is truly the Lords work. He wants the best for us. The Lord knows our trials as 1st Corinthians says. The Lord does not give us anything that we cannot overcome. We need to be faithful. We need to do our part. As we read the scriptures searching for revelations to guide our lives, WE WILL RECEIVE Them! I know that this is the Lord´s work. I know the Lord loves each and everyone one of us. Let us remember the importance of prayer. Miracles happen. Miracles are real! I pray that we notice the miracles in our lives and that we can do our best to be worthy of more miracles this week

Com Amor,
Elder Fischer

LOVE MY NEW AREA!

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 6:11 AM
Querida Família

Wow. This ward is great. I'm loving this área. This week we had some great experiences. We were doing contacts on the street and we met a man named Tiago. He is 29 and lives in Itapoã and works at the bank and studies. He lives with his parents and is desperately seeking spiritual and physical help. Well, we marked a day to visit him and then we went there. He said that He was needing a change in his life. When we went there, it was great we realized what we needed to do to help him have a better life. We told him that we could help him with his addictions through the gospel. We taught the first lesson and the spirit was so strong. To say the least it was powerful and a great lesson as we bore testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel and how we are representatives of the savior and have the power to help him become free from his addictions. He accepted a baptism date for the 27th. He's great. He went to church and his parents came with him! It was a great experience. Wow.

Also we have been teaching a young man named Peterson. He is 16 and is pretty quiet. He went to church and seemed to like it. He also accepted a baptismal date for the 27th. I pray that we can help these men realize the importance of the restoration so they can enter into the waters of baptism on the 27 of March. I know Heavenly Father is on our side and we just need to teach them and help them walk in the path of Christ.

This week was pretty crazy also. It dumped water here. It rained so hard that the streets were flooded like crazy!!! Next week I Will send fotos. It was insane. I'm exited for this week for we are going to have a great activity that were putting together. Its a scavenger hunt in the church using scriptures. We also started our English class this Thursday. It was great. I Love teaching.
Well this week is going to be great we will have training at the President's house. I Love going there. Its like the temple.

Well it sounds like everyone is doing well. How’s Elder Hadfield?

Muito obrigado por tudo! Com Amor,
Elder Fischer

TRANSFER~ITAPOA!

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer

Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 8:03 AM

Querida família,

Wow! I have been transfered!!!! Im so excited about this area!! Its amazing! Im in a area called itapoã!1 And I'm training!! I' m so happy. The ward here is great!! I'm training an American called Elder Hall, which is a friend of my other son, Elder hein!! Its way cool. We started running in the mornings. Its great. Elder Hall is a great elder and really wants to work hard. This ward has a beautiful church. Wow its two stories and brand new. Next week I will send you a photo ! Its amazing. We have been really working hard trying to find news and we have been blessed with great members and their references. I love this area. I'm in the part of Vila Velha, which is really close to Vitoria. Im actually in the Elder Maiers zone. Its way cool.

Here's my new address for mission ties:
R: Miracema #129
Itapoã
Vila Velha, E.S.
29107-195
Send me missionties please!!

Also i feel so blessed I received my contacts and package from Valentines Day! Thanks mom it really makes a difference. I feel spoiled to have contacts.

Well there isn´t more to tell. I love training Americans. It's great,. Oh and another missionary that arrived with my ´son´´ said that his mom was reading my blog!! Way to go mom! I can´t wait to see it! Only 3 more months! Can you belive it!! In a little bit I will be home. I just need to find the elects here in this area before I leave.

Well that’s it for this week! I want to hear from you all! Whats the latest! It sounds like Niki is excited now! She's going to have a girl!! Ha ha ha! I can just imagine a little browned black haired girl running around screaming with Casch! Ha ha what a riot!

I know that this truly is the Lord´s work. The Lord loves each one of us. He wants to have the joy he has. But we must do our part. As scripture for this transfer says. We need to have charity. We need to love one another. I know that this is true . We must become true disciples of Christ. I know that God wants the best for us!

Eu espero que vocês tenham uma boa semana! Eu sei que através das coisas pequenas e simples as grandes são realizadas e por isso devemos orar sempre! Lembre-se que as escrituras são nossas fontes da verdade e fazem com que sejamos fortalecidos contra as tentações que nos acercam! Eu sei que esta é a Igreja de Jesus Cristo!

Tia Susan! All Will be fine. As missionaries we are protected. Without a doubt your son is with good health. Trust in the Lord and not worry, for not long you will hear from him. Love you!

Com Amor
Elder Fischer

From: Jonathan Jarett Fischer
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 6:48AM

Querida família,

Well another transfer hás ended. I only have 3 more!!

Wow. Well the lunch at presidents house was way fun. Its always great to see President and Sister pickett. It was great to see the other missionaries that won the competition as well.
As for this week. Me and my companion were working really hard. We were blessed to find a man named Sebastiao. He's was cool. He's way willing to change his life. He went to church this Sunday even though he worked that morning until 9 in the morning. He's way cool. He accepted the baptism invitation for the 13th . It was funny because he was like it’s a bit early. And then we explained and asked if he wanted to be baptized and he said that well, we need to follow the example of Christ. It was cool.

Today I will find out about transfers. Its going to be interesting what will happened. I'm exited to see what happens. The Lord sends us where we need to be. Even though at times we have other ideas and opinions. I'm really trying hard to be positive´, for this area has been really different for me. It's been very difficult; Im trying to have more faith. I'm trying to find the elects, for I know that Lord wants me too. I just feel blessed that I was blessed with the district that I was given and the baptisms that happened.

Com Amor,
Elder Fischer

From: jonathan.j.fischer
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:30

Querida família,

Wow. Another week hás gone by. It sounds like you are all great. I'm excited for Aaron and his new job. I will continue to pray for him. What a blessing. I pray that this will become his nitch! Also, it sounds like mom has turned into a video gamer! That’s crazy. Ah ha I would have never thought that mom would like video games. Ah ha ha. Sounds like dad has been working really hard as usual. What a blessing that he has work. I pray that you can all continue to be employed.

As for me an my comp. We have been really working hard. But we are not finding enough new investigators. I know that we are given challenges so we can grow. So that we can prove our faith. We have been working with a elderly woman who went to church yesterday. I hope she continues to progress. I pray that I can truly find those that will become leaders. Those that will edfiy the kingdom of our Heavenly Father here on the earth. I know that it is possible. I just need to, as president said in his e-mail this week, have more hope. It’s the hope and faith that drive us to accomplish our goals. Actually all of us could apply this into our lives. We need to have a desire, we need to be humble, and we need to change our lives so that live according to the doctrine of Christ's repentance.

This area has been a lot different. It's been challenging. I know that I am here for a purpose. I want to find the elects. Transfers are the 23. There is going to be a lot of changes in my district, since no one was transferred this past transfer from my district. Tomorrow will be great. We are going to the president's house because our district baptised the most, even though me and my comp didn’t have one baptism. It’s a great blessing for us. Plus we are going to have our interviews with president in his house. I'm exited. I love interviews with him. He's so inspired and truly helps me.

I know that this is the Lord´s work. I pray that I can become a better person. That I can have more faith like Enoch. Enoch was a great man of Faith. For as I read today, he had faith to move mountains, to move rivers, and much more. He was a man of God. He is a hero for all!

I truly know that we all have trials, but we can't give up. The mission has been a very interesting experience. It has been a time of testing. I know that as we show our faithfulness to the Lord He will help us achieve our goals. We can´t give up. Never. Even the elect fall! As Elder Jeffery R. Holland said. We need to do our best every day. As President Monson said, we need to ask, What have I done to help someone today?

I thank you all for all the e-mails and letters and packages. It really makes the difference. I wish a great week for you all.

Com Amor,
Elder Fischer

From: Elder Jonathan Fischer
Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 5:20 AM

Querida família,

Wow. It was a geat conference we had with Elder Beck. It was great to see everyone too! He talked about the youth and how they can be fortified against bad things these days. It's interesting how far away we may be and live in other parts of the world; all of us must follow the gospel.

Then this week we have been really trying hard to find people. It's been difficult. We found a youth on Saturday. His name is Rafael. He's cool. He has some great goals he wants to achieve for his age= he's 17. He went to church yesterday. I hope we can help him be baptized on the 20th. It's really starting to be difficult. I know im here for a reason, I'm just trying to find it and not get depressed on the way.

It sounds like the weather has been hot. Just like here J It will be strange to see snow and cold rain again. The sun and hot humid weather have become normal now. I love air conditioning....For those that have it. Haha

I know this is the true church. I know that we have hard times so that we can grow. I read a scripture really interesting. Mosiah 4:9. It talks about how even though we may not understand everything the Lord does. We just need to do our part. It's life. We have hard times so we can truly understand what joy and happiness is. Just as Adam and Eve. How would they know what joy is without knowing what misery is. I know that God loves each and one of us. We are here on the earth to learn. Therefore we must have faith and endure the hard times so that we can do what the Lord wants us to do-even when it seems like there is no end and its hard.

I know that Christ knows each one of us. He loves us. He died for our sins. And through Him we can become clean-but we need to do our part.

I love you all very much! I hope you all have a great week! Please pray for my companion and I that we may be guided to find those that are prepared.

Com Amor,
Elder Fischer

From: Elder Jonathan Fischer
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 10:20

Querida família,

Another week passes by. The conference was amazing. It was about baptism invites. It was amazing. The fast and testimony meeting was amazing. When I bore my testimony I felt the spirit so strong. It was like an out pouring of wind on me. It was a very sacred expeience. I Love conferences.

This week we really worked hard. That one family of Fabiana took a trip and we haven´t had contact with them. We have been really trying to find new ones. I pray that we can find more people to baptise. It's starting to get difficult. I know that the Lord wants us to be successful. Please pray for me and my companion that we may be guided to find those that are ready to be baptised.

We had a meeting with the Bishop and we are going to have two really great activities this week. I'm really excited. We are going to have an English class on Friday and then we are doing a cinema night at the church. We are going to watch the Chronicles of Narnia. It's such a great film that hás a lot of religious meaning. I'm really excited to see what happens.

Tomorrow is going to be great. We are going to Vitoria and we are going to listen to Elder Beck the general president of the Young men. It's going to be great. I'm really excited. It should be a great experience.

It sounds like your all doing great. I'm exited about Aarons job. I pray that all will go well. This is an anwser to endless prayers. The Lord listens. We must trust in Him and have faith; something I'm trying to do more. I know it's hard when we have difficulties, but we must give up the natural man and remember that we are childeren of God. All of us. We must become as though children, so that then we will be prepared to enter into the Kindgom of our father. I Love the gospel. I know the Christ lives. I know that He tôo wants the best for us. For this we must strive to do our best. I pray that my companion and I can find the leaders of the church, for therein comes the happiness. As The Doctrine and Covenants states, the joy we will have is great in seeing another child of God in the kingdom because of our service, but how greater will be thine joy IF we help more than one. We all have gifts, and we must use them to edify the kingdom of God. I pray and hope that I can become the missionary the Lord wants me to be. There is a lot of room for improvement. But little by little all of us will acomplish our perfection.

Eu sei que Deus é nosso Pai e como tal, Ele quer o melhor para nós! Também eu testifico que precisamos aplicar os princípios do evangelho em nossas vidas todos os dias de modo que nos tornemos as pessoas Deus quer que sejamos. Eu sei que Jesus Cristo nos conhece- cada um de nós. Ele sofreu por nós. Ele já passou qualquer dor, aflição, ou sofrimento que estamos passando. Ele verdadeiramente é nosso Redentor. Eu espero que possamos nos esforçar a fazer o nosso melhor. Esse tempo é bem curto. Eu sei que essa é a Igreja de Jesus Cristo. A única igreja verdadeira que foi trazida de volta por intermédio do profeta Joseph Smith. Quão abençoados somos por sermos membros desta igreja. Eu deixo este testemunho em nome de nosso Salvador e Rei, Jesus Cristo. Amen.

Com Amor,
Elder Fischer

From: Elder Jonathan Fischer
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 7:12 AM

Querida familia,

This week went bye super fast. This week I went to vitoria. It was great. We talked about what we can do to become better leaders and help our district to become it's full potential. It was great to see missionaries that I know. The president's house is amazing!!I hope you have received the cd of fotos already. Then on Wednesday we did a division with the assistants. It was great. I learned a lot. And we were blessed to find a special family. We have been preparing the mother (fabiana) and her two daughters (Andraine and Stephanie) for baptism. I am super exited. We're planning to baptize them on the 6th! It's going to be great because we are going to do one giant baptism with the our duplas in our district. It will turn out great.

Then on Sunday. I went on a division with the stake president to a group thats in a far away city. About 1 hour going by car. It was a great car ride. I went there to see what kind of potential there is to have a dupla of missionaries. It was interesting. There is about 15 members there and they meet in a school. It was great to meet the members. Its incredible the faith that they have. There is one lady that lives in the ´´Roça´´ which is like the sticks. She travels every week two hours to go to church. She comes in on Saturday and then goes to church on Sunday and then goes home! What great faith! As I was talking to President Aguirres the stake presidente, it is apparent that they truly are pioneers. It was great because I directed the sacrament meeting and gave a talk. It was fun.

I'm excited for this week because we have a conference scheduled with our zone in cariacica. I love that church. It should be really great. I'm exited to hear what new things we can put into practice.

This truly is the work of the Lord. It's great to be part of it. The Lord's Church is on the earth, and how blessed we are to be part of it. I am so grateful for the leaders that we have in the church. Presidente Pickett is truly inspired of God. I know that he follows the Lord´s will and as members where ever we may be, we must follow our leaders. We must hang on to the iron ron and continue onward. I know the Lord knows our difficulties. We must feed our selves spiritually through diligent scripture study and powerful daily prayer. These our are greatest tools. Eu oro que vocês estejam bem e que amanhã seja melhor. Lembrem-se de que somos diferentes e por isso devemos fazer a diferença! Nós temos uma luz. Como Presidente Pickett disse, nossa luz vai atrair os eleitos. Todos nós, membros ou missionários, temos que mostrar o mundo o conhecimento nós temos! Sejam diferentes!

Eu sei que esta é a Igreja de Jesus Cristo. Eu sei que a oração é real e que à medida que nós orarmos diariamente, teremos mais paz e receberemos mais orientação em nossas vidas! Quão abençoados somos por vivermos o evangelho de Jesus Cristo. Como as escrituras dizem, è preciso que haja fé, e se preciso que houver fé, e preciso que haja esperança, e se preciso que houver esperança, è preciso que haja caridade! moroni 10:20

Thanks for all you do. I pray for you all.

Com Amor,
Elder Fischer

From: Elder Jonathan Fischer
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 7:50 AM

Queirda Familia

Another week passed away. It interesting how fast the time goes bye. This week we have been really trying hard to find investigators. It's getting a bit difficult. We have been running after references, knocking doors, and making contacts! I pray as we continue to work we can find our elects so we reach our goal of two baptisms!! I know its possible. The Lord wants us to! This past Sunday we had an investigator in the church. Her name is Conceição. She liked church. I know she felt the spirit. I hope she continues to search for an anwser, for this is truly what she has been looking for. She told us that she has material things and she is not happy. She asked her padre why she isn´t happy, he told her that she is happy even though she doesn´t feel like it?? Ha ha I pray that she continues to pray so that she accpets getting baptized with her son on the 30th. IT would be great! We had also been teaching a family that was progressing but when we went to take them to church. They didn´t want to come and turned lazy. I was feeling like there was something wrong with the family.

Today I'm going to Vitoria. Tomorrow I have a training at President's house. All the district leaders are going. It should be really great. President is such a great man of God. I hope I can understand what I need to do better to find the elects in our area and really turn this area around. I just pray that my companion and I can find the elects this week. I know that this is the true Church of Christ. I know we have hard times. And these hard times help us reconginze our need of the Lord; for we remember the blessings we have been blessed with. As we continue to do what is right we will be blessed. We receive the help we need to change our situation and become the discple of Christ that the Lords wants us to be. But it starts with a desire and patience. The mission has been interesting. I have had some really hard times, but I had have had some amazing experiences too! Whatever the situation we need to have faith and patience. We can´t give up.

Well I hope you all have a great week.

Com amor,
Elder Fischer

From: Elder Jonathan Fischer
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 7:32 AM

Querida Familia,

Well another week passed bye. Transfers happened! I'm staying in Cachoeiro! I received one mission tie this past week. The only one that I have gotten. It was the talk by Uctdorf. It was really good. Thanks so much. My companion wants to know If you can send it in an e-mail. Well. This week were blessed. The bbq was way cool, their house is soo nice. I want to send photos. I tried to send photos but the computer here is not working. I bought a cd and im going to send all of my photos to you guys. But it will be next week. I will got to another lan house.

Also we were blessed because we baptized Maria Aparicida. It was a great. Her family came. And her son that is the member from Cariacica baptized her. It was great. We have been trying really hard to find new investigators. We are going to try working in two new parts of the area. I pray that this week we find two elects. It would be great. I really want to achieve our goal of 2 baptisms for this month. It's been really great this past week as I have been reading the talks from general conference. How privileged we are to have living prophets and apostles. There words give me much hope. I know that this is the true Church. I know that Christ lives and that He died for us! I hope you all have a great week!

Com Amor,
Elder Fischer

HAPPY NEW YEAR

From: Elder Jonathan Fischer

Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 4:08 AM

Querida família ,

Happy New Year. Are you all excited for the new year?! I'm excited because we have the privilege to Mark goals and acheive them. It's interesting because as we mark goals we can become more like our Savior and prepare ourselves for the future. I still can´t believe how fast the time went bye. 2009 was a great year for me. I was able to meet some amazing people. I was able to view how the gospel of our Savior changes lives and heals the wounded. I was able to feel the Savior´s Love and strenghthen my testimony that this is the true church of Christ. That there are people that are waiting for me. Im so grateful for the opportunity to serve a mission. It's interesting because during this past year I passed difficulties and had great experiences. It's interesting because when we think we have finaly managed a trial we face and are going well things change. Sometimes we think why did things change? And sometimes we get frustrated. But I know for a fact that these lessons are for our benefit. I know that we have trials so that we can grow. Aaron I know you have had some trials in this past year. And I know that right now you are facing some tirals still. Aaron, never give up. Sorry about on the phone I asked about IF you are having kids yet. Everything will work out. I know that Christ hás already suffered whatever we suffer and what you are suffering nd passing in this moment. Never give up. Continue to be strong. Remember the power of the temple conveants. I pray for you and Kim every Day. I know that all will work out. I know that God loves each and everyone of us. He knows our situations. We just need to do our part and as we do such we become worthy of the Lord´s blessings. Seek the kingdom of God and all with work out. Job was tested and received Double in return. As I have lived here in Brasil I have seen some humbling situtations. We are blessed. Very blessed. And the most richest blessing we have-we have the truth! We are members of the church of Christ!! Well I wish you all the Best!

We have been working with Maria Aparacida. We hope to baptize her this week. It's going to be great. I hope that me and my companion can find another person to baptize for this month. I pray and hope. We really want to make our goal of 2 baptisms this month. I don´t have much time today.

Today we are going to a BBQ that our zone won at the presidents house because our zone baptized the most in the mission! Its going to be exciting. I will take lots of pics mom! Don´t worry. I thank you all for everything that you do! I hope you all have a great week.

Com Amor,

Elder Fischer

PS Photos from Christmas Zone Conferences. I'm in the back row of the picture in the small looking chapel.