September is here and the time is flying by. We had a great week and doing well. We had several lessons and some new families that live very close to the church. Our area is pretty big so some people have to travel a little to get to the ch

urch. Its all good though. We have a Family Home Evening lesson tonight so I´m pumped for that of course. I miss the great FHE memories with the YSA Branch in Muncie and my FHE committee but I´m sure you guys are doing great. I´m so glad to hear about the groundbreaking of the Indianapolis Temple this month! I am more than excited to return in time for the dedication of our first temple in Indiana. No one here has any idea where Indiana is haha. Only the other American Elders know but thats ok. I´m just now getting used to the 27 different states here in Brasil. My health is good and my feet are holding up from all the walking. I´m trying a lot of different foods and enjoying the freedom of buying and trying different meals for breakfast and lunch etc. The weather has been interesting. It was kinda cold this past week. And when I say cold, I mean it was in the low 70´s. People were wearing sweaters and jackets. Crazy. It is never cold here. Chances of seeing snow anytime soon are pretty low.

Spiritual thought this week is about the importance of the teachings of our Prophet and leaders of the church today. I´ve been studying several talks in recent Liahona´s this week and gaining a stronger testimony of its importance. If you dont receive a Lihona/Ensign/Friend ect, order them! Its cheap and the lessons, quotes and stories are priceless. Embrace the church website (www.lds.org) and watch past General Conference talks. One suggestion was a talk by our prophet today, President Thomas S Monson. "The Race of Life"
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/the-race-of-life?lang=eng
I know that studying the words of prophets and apostles that live today, along with scriptures such as the Bible and Book of Mormon, will bring a renewal of your faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ.

As always, keep on keepin on and let me know how you're doing. Its always great to hear from friends and family. I hope you're all doing well and enjoying Fall in Indiana or wherever you live. Until next week.

Sugar, spice, and everything nice,
Elder Jared Knotts