Monday, November 27, 2017

O Domingo do Amigo (Friend's Sunday)


I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! Thanks for all the birthday wishes and a special shout out to my mom for a rocking package!

Bday Decorations- Thanks mom!


1. The Sunday of Friends
The work here in São Gabriel is coming along! Our Branch is always excited to help, so we had a special Sunday with the theme of inviting a friend! It was awesome to see the members talk to preach the gospel to their friends! I love being a missionary. We are teaching some super cool people that come to church, we're just planning what we can do to help them accept a baptism date! The work is coming along here in São Gabriel:)

2. Fun in São Gabriel
In preparation for our Christmas zone confrence they asked every zone to prepare a video, so today we had fun filming and finding fun things to do on P-Day. I had the brillant idea that we could throw a bucket of water on an Elder who is always sleepy, so I enjoyed throwing a bucket of water on my comp today:) video coming soon.

Love you all! Never forget #SejaALuzdoMundo
Elder Rawson


My trainer Elder Prata went home and I got to see him!

the office decorated for Christmas

  20 year old pic

my Thanksgiving date:)
My humble cake

 bday package
Birthday cake selfie

Traveling to Santa Maria for mission counsel



New District



Monday, November 20, 2017

HELLOOOO my family and friends. I hope everyone enjoys Thanksgiving and my 20th bday:)

1. God knows better
We´ve been killing it lately! We've been blessed to be guided to people who really are interested in the Gospel of Christ. We were searching through the area book for some old names and we felt inspired to visit a couple! The next day we showed up there and they answered the door with eyes wide open. That morning they had been talking and said, "It´s been 6 months since the Elders came... But if they really are men inspired of God, He will send them here today." And there we were! I felt so happy that I could be an instrument in God´s hands. He points the way, and we follow.

2. Goals and Planning
I've  learned the importance setting goals for things you want to accomplish in life and then setting a plan to get it done. We've  been struggling to get our good investigators to church on Sundays, so we set a goal of 5 people then worked all week to get in done... And God gave us 7 investigators at church! Super cool experience.

3. Conference Talks
Lately I've been studying and listening to conference talks and I've been amazed at the impact it´s had in my life! The Prophet's words are the words of God, God´s literal will for your life. I've  been amazed to read and hear things that I know applied directly to me. I invite all of you to pull up a recent conference talk and study it- and then wait for the revelation to come!:)

love you all!
Elder Rawson

Omni 1:26
Me and my comp 

Teaching a lesson with a Member

A Sunday selfie

Jedi Rawson

Monday, November 13, 2017

Heating Up!

1. Overview
Hellooooo everyone! This week was super good and we were blessed to see the Lord´s hand every day! We´re working with a ton of incomplete families, and we´re happy with the progress we´re seeing! The sun is heating up here, and being a missionary in Brazil during the summer is tough!

2. An FHE to remember
Every Thursday we have FHE at the chapel with the 2 branches in the city, and it´s great to have that interaction with members and investigators! This week as part of the message I had to do 3 pushups for every person that came to represent the Atonement of Christ. My arms were a bit sore after to say the least considering the fact that it´s been 1 year and 4 months since I´ve been in a gym! Who knew I would miss my crossfit?!;)

I know that God loves us and takes care of the details in our lives.
Elder Rawson


our district

my hot new tie

walking to a lesson

Lesson with Michael & Gabriel

our fearless ward mission leader!


Monday, November 6, 2017

Bus Rides to Distant Lands

1. The Return
HELLO FRIENDS:) so I spent almost all week outside of my area in exchanges. On Tuesday I was able to return to my homeland (first area) in Salgado Filho! The AP´s area moved to there so now we go there for splits! I was happy to see some people I knew and teach there again. One member even told me I looked skinny!
my return to Salgado Filho

The first of many bus rides this week

2. Rosario do Sul- LZ Viajante
I visited our beloved Elders in this city this week! I love to go out with newer missionaries and try and pass some of my knowledge/experience to them! Having an amazing day to excite and inspire another missionary always helps.
 with Elder Ranger in Rosario

ROSARIO DO SUL- A CITY IN OUR ZONE

Elder Rawson and Elder Gates 

THE BEACH (kinda)

BEACH SELFIE (river beach- the best I`ll see in my mission)



3. "Há segurança em obediência!"
There is safety in obedience! This phrase is so true in missionary work and in living the Gospel. When we obey the small and simple commandments that God gives us, we are blessed. I have also learned that when we obey for love, instead of for obligation, we are able to be MORE blessed!
I know that this is God´s church and that this is His work, and I couldn't be more happy than to serve in his work!:)

With love,
Elder Rawson
ALMA 26:12

ENGLISH CLASS