Missionary work, finding and teaching, is done in many places. Here neighbors gather around the missionaries as they introduce themselves and leave a brief message.
Some meetings are conveniently held on the front porch.
Members and investigators pause on the porch following a lesson. Having a member of the branch present with the missionaries is very helpful.
New member,
Prince, on his confirmation day. Prince is a guard at one of our gates. He was very interested in learning about the church so we loaded him up with all of our literature as we went in and out of the gate. He read everything! Liahonas, Ensigns, and all of our Missionary Pamphlets, as well as the Book of Mormon. He even got his hands on some old Priesthood manuals that he studied. But it really frustrated the missionaries when he found a "Preach My Gospel" book and stayed ahead of them on the lessons. He was finally baptized and we were all thrilled! It didn't take long for him to be tested, however, as he was forced to move from his apartment because he had a Book of Mormon and now belongs to a "cult". He is now homeless. We hope he can stay strong.
Missionary work, finding and teaching, is done in many places. Here neighbors gather around the missionaries as they introduce themselves and leave a brief message. 
Some meetings are conveniently held on the front porch.
Members and investigators pause on the porch following a lesson. Having a member of the branch present with the missionaries is very helpful.
New member, Prince, on his confirmation day. Prince is a guard at one of our gates. He was very interested in learning about the church so we loaded him up with all of our literature as we went in and out of the gate. He read everything! Liahonas, Ensigns, and all of our Missionary Pamphlets, as well as the Book of Mormon. He even got his hands on some old Priesthood manuals that he studied. But it really frustrated the missionaries when he found a "Preach My Gospel" book and stayed ahead of them on the lessons. He was finally baptized and we were all thrilled! It didn't take long for him to be tested, however, as he was forced to move from his apartment because he had a Book of Mormon and now belongs to a "cult". He is now homeless. We hope he can stay strong. 
5 comments:
Loved the title! There IS always one in every crowd. What a great looking group, so cute. We continue to follow your adventures with much admiration.
Prince sounds like he might be the next stake president because he's so capable. I hope that he's able to keep his testimony strong. It sounds like he's being tested big-time.
Thanks for showing us the colors of Africa. In a few more months, we'll witness it first hand.
Love,
John and Mary Ann
Wow! My favorite picture is "there is one in every crowd." Bob and I love to read your blog.
How creative and interesting you make your blogs! Each so different. HAPPY bIRTHDAY to you on April 1....a Big one!
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