Week 53 - Goodbye to my son in Marambaia

One Year Pizza Party

Last night as companions. They have been great together!

So this week was good. First off, we had transfers. I will stay in Marambaia but my much loved son was transferred!  He went to Bragança in Castanhal (Lá a farinha é boa!!!) Google translate says this means "They have good flour". Elder Steindorf will be with Elder Monzingo. He was excited and sad at the same time. We had a really good week and were able to confirm 3 people for baptism!! He is sad that he won't be here for that but I will enjoy it for us both. My new companion will be Elder Gann. I did a few exchanges with him when I was in Cabanagem. We work great together and we are excited to be companions.

So I officially have 1 year in the mission!! Saturday night we bought some pizza and went to a members house to celebrate. I ate too much but it was fun. 

On Saturday we went to a lunch appointment and they had 2 TVs on and both were showing the Olympics. While we were eating, to be annoying I would go crazy when I heard that the US had won something!! That was fun too.

I told you before about our Mini MTC that we do after church every Sunday. It is one of my favorite parts of the week. Us missionaries teach the youth from both wards that attend in our chapel about missionary work. Everyone has a little preach my gospel and we have already taught them the 5 missionary lessons. We do practice contacts and everything. It is great for the youth. It helps them feel excited about missionary work and increases their desire to serve a full time mission. 

Yes Mom, I finally got a chance to pick up my package but there were no letters. I really loved the ties you sent. Everyone loves that flower one and was trying to trade me for it! I have lots of pictures but I am not in my area so I will try to send them later. 

Thats about it for this week. Love yall!

Elder Green

ELDER GREEN

MISSÃO BRASIL BELÉM

MISSÃO DE MACHO. NEM O VENTO É FRESCO.

 Clay and Elder Steindorf with their Mini MTC group!

 Clay and Elder Steindorf with the rest of the Entrocamento Zone!

Clay with Elder Cruz. He is the brother of Br. Baker from the CTM. He goes home this week.

 Clay and Elder Steindorf sharing FHE and dinner with a family in Marambaia!

Close Up for Mom.

Last Dinner appointment together Sunday night.

Elder Steindorf's email for this week -

Yeah, I had a transfer. Now I am assigned to Braganca, a small town about 4 hours from Belem. It seems to be well maintained and everyone said it was a nice place. My new companion is Elder Monzingo from Texas. He seems to be a very good person. He has a few more months in the mission than I do. It was good all this time with Elder Green. We have had many cool experiences together. But it's also good to have changes from time to time. I got the box on Sunday. My suitcase when I traveled today was full of food lol I really liked the soda too. I want to help my new companion here in Braganca and I want to help this ward. Sending a hug to all. I love you!