Well Sunday was awesome, in fact, it was so darn awesome that I dont have enough time to write about what happened, so you'll have to wait until next week:)
Just know, we had some baptisms, And church was super emotional... it was hard saying goodbye to all these guys... especially when branch president heard I was leaving and called me and told me to give a talk about Unity and Love
Well well well... Sunday was difficult to get through, last night Branch President asked me to give a talk about Unity and Love so I knew it was going to be difficult. This morning President Moeta called me to the pulpit to give my talk and he said "..and now we will hear from Elder Merritt..*Pause*... for the very last time." that was heart breaking, So when I got to the stand I ended up just breaking down and crying in front of everyone. It was super Embarrassing. Either way, the talk went well and it was a pretty darn sad day! however, I did end here on a High note
(14 Inv. @ Church, 89 Sacrament attn. and lots of love. My first week here was 1 Inv. @ Church and 49 Sacrament Attn. I wish I could say it went up and up and up, But its been lower than that before,0Inv-31SAC#, Rough day hahaha, Mostly the Holiday season) After Today I felt really Good though, I feel Like I was actually able to make a difference in this area and change a lot of peoples lives. Reactivating Members, Engaging the Branch in missionary work, and Even having a few baptisms. In fact, We had 4 people pass their Baptismal Interview after church, along two other baptisms:) Im happy for them! OH! and I also learned today that Phuthaditjhaba and Bluegumbob got accepted to build a second chapel in Bluegumboche and theyre going to split!
After church we had a baptism for sister Lerato, and Omolemo (Precious). It went smooth. I got to baptize them both and Bluegumbob had two baptisms as well. then we took a bunch of photos with The branch to say goodbye, I love these guys so much! Im not sure I Could've ended on a much Better day than this one I had! GOD IS GREAT!!!!!!!
Then The Police tried to pull us over tonight but they didnt have lights and we accidentally evaded them... Long story... ask me about it when I get home..
Monday February 19th, 2018
Well it's my last P-day In PJ and the guys didn't want to go see the Lions again so Instead we hiked to the Second Highest Waterfall IN THE WORLD. It was kind of foggy again, but not nearly as bad as last time!! that was a relief! IT WAS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! Its so darn tall that You cant even see the Bottom! I took a ton of pictures, but they dont even compare to what It actually looks like! The videos were a little it better, But I cant send them, They're too long.
After our hike, we Emailed, I was able to send a bunch of Pictures because it was loading so fast! the only downside of Today was when I got my transfer Logistics and it says I have to take a bus... that stinks, that means I have to pack smart, stressful.
Then we had FHE. Elder Futter taught the lesson and it was about Coming unto Christ, The Theme of the Year! it went well. After the Lesson, we played Mafia and took pictures, and I got to tell the story for Mafia:) we had to be done with FHE by 7:00 because the Mabula Family Invited us over for dinner one last time! the bought us THE MOST DELICIOUS CAKE IN THE ENTIRE WORLD. IT WAS AMAZING.then they signed my journal and we took pictures <3 I LOVE THEM SO MUCH.
11:31PM- Just got a phone call in from the AP's and they made changes to my Logistics so I do not have to take a bus anymore! I didn't even ask, Prayers = Answered.
Tuesday February 20th, 2018
Well today was really sad. I said Goodbye and taught a lesson to Lerato, Thabiso, President Moeta, Lesegos Family, Tshepiso, etc:) I got a present from Lesegos family and you'll never guess what it is...... I got a baby gravy holder... I dont know why? But it was really nice of them:) haha
Wednesday February 21st, 2018(GOD BLESS QWAQWA)
Elder Futter left this morning and we had to wait for Hinnens new comp. Therefore, I did a bunch of packing:) I got rid of some stuff that I dont use and i dropped it off at President Moeta.... you know... cause he's a pretty cool guy and the Best branch president that I've had on mission!
Thursday February 22nd, 2018(Back In Durban for MLC)
Drove To DURBAN!!!!!!!!!! just kinda hung out, elder nuusa dropped an egg, played some games and talked with all the Zone Leaders and AP's. MLC means Missionary Leadership Council.
Friday February 23rd, 2018
Spent the night at the mission home last night, and we had an ALL DAY meeting. My favorite part was that we were back in DURBAN! I love this place:)
Either way, Durban was nice and pretty, MLC was long, and then we spent the night at the AP's house just the 4 of us..... Me, Phillips, Jantjies, and Homer. Homer is deaf but he has some headphone things that helps him hear. But when he takes them off he cant hear a thing. So I played some games with him. He can read lips so we tested his abilities.... He's pretty good! He's from Sherwood, OR.
Saturday February 24th, 2018
.....Then I woke up and got on a bus... it was 13 hours long. I know I said I didnt need to take a bus but I did. so that's what we did allllll day! I was on a bus. I got to Bloemfontien.
Sunday February 25th, 2018 (First Sunday In Rocklands 2)
Well church was..... big... I'm not gonna judge the area early or anything but its not what I expected. The last missionary that served here never talked with Members so We dont know them at all.... the Bishop hates us... and Missionary work is kinda slow. Lots of room for Improvement and i hope to see a lot of progression in the area as I serve:)
Pray for me. Im gonna need some help down here:)
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