“I know the
Lord is blessing all of us so much, we have to make sure we express our
gratitude in prayer and by the things we do every day”
Dear family
Yesterday was branch conference
(Just like ward conference). It was really great! There were 230 people at
church! That's the most people I've seen at our branch yet. We had eight
of our new prospect families show up, so that was very exciting!. I don't have any
specific responsibility during church, but as missionaries we're always supposed to
be aware of what's happening, making sure people that come for the first time
are in the right classes, that they have a hymnbook, a good place to sit, things like that. The Hobsons
come to church at T3 too, so it's nice to have their help in the branch. Sister
Hobson made a chocolate cake and gave it to us after church to
take home. It was super good! They are always willing to help us out in
whatever way they can too. After church yesterday we had a family night at the
home of one of the members. There were about 15 people there in total. Everyone had a great time while learning from the Spirit; we played a few games, had a spiritual thought, and made popcorn. The
members here love family nights (FHE).
We had a good week overall.
There's not a day where everything goes the way we planned, but we always end
up having a good day. We found a few new investigators and the families that
are closer to baptism continue to do well. Antonio will be traveling to Inhambane
this week to take care of one of his documents for marriage. Their baptism date
is for the first week of May. Daniel and Zaida are doing well too; they brought
one of their friends to church yesterday. Alfredo and Laura, who have now been
members for over a month, are doing well. Alfredo sometimes has to work on
Sundays, but other than that they are at church every week.
Mom, I don't need new shoes, they are
starting to get a little beat up, but they still have a lot of life left in
them. I don't think I'll be getting another bike anytime soon; if I'm not
mistaken I think the only area in the mission that uses bikes is Quelimane. The
ground here is too rocky and uneven and gets super muddy when it rains, it
would be too much of a hassle to use bikes here. Plus, (speaking from
experience) they would probably get stolen, haha.
You guys are so lucky to be going
to general conference. Tell me how it went. I know you
won't be able to share every talk, but write down things that stood out to you,
take a little notebook or something. That way you can share some stuff with me
next week.
I like the pics you sent of Kimberly and the
whole group. Tell her I say hi and wish her all the best; 18 months went so fast, it seems. I know that when I come home, you'll probably be camping out at the airport the night
before haha.
Anyway, I loved hearing about your week. I
feel the same way you do, knowing that you
guys are safe and healthy and happy week after week. I know the Lord is
blessing all of us so much, we have to make sure we express our gratitude in
prayer and by the things we do every day. I hope you have a good week and enjoy
general conference!
Josh
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