Well we had a zone activity and it was really fun. Last week we gave everyone a challenge to put 2 people on Baptismal date, have a companionship study every day, and to find two new investigators with the area book. Well nobody did it but everyone tried... so we all came down and played basketball! We played District vs District. My district took second place which was discouraging, Elder Jewkes, Flake, Huntington and Mulabe won.
But we played for like 3 or four hours! I was so tired! so I went home and took a three hour nap! I felt So much better after that!
Then we started our exchange with Elder Mulabe (works in Kimberly and is from Zambia) and Elder Huntington (Spanish-fork Utah). I worked with Elder Mulabe tonight. Our first appointment was at 5:30 and I had No Idea who it was for? so we got in the car and started driving to the area and at 5:28 Sister Mohloko called and confirmed that we were still coming! Blessed! we had a really good lesson with the Mohloko family, the father is not a member but his entire family is. Both his sons served mission and one is married in the Temple and his youngest, Karabo, is In Cape Town right now! We taught him about the restoration.. well most of it, we decided to take it really slow and make sure he understands that Christ had a church and that it is the ONE True church (Ephesians 4:5). We taught that the One true church should be run exactly the same, with Apostles Prophets, and has to Believe that we can only be saved by obedience to the commandments and faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:19-20). Then we explained more about how GOD chooses the Prophet and that the Prophet and Apostles MUST have Permission given to them By God so that they can perform Sacred Ordinances, this authority we call "the Priesthood" (Mathew 16:15-19). Then we told him what happened to those Apostles after Christ died (Mathew 24:9-12). and we explained how because of Wicked People the Authority was lost and it Resulted in the formation of many false Churches that are being led without Permission from God which leads to much False Doctrine (Amos 8:11-12).
Next time we'll Explain how God Brought it back through the Prophet Joseph Smith:)
Tuesday
Well I was with Elder Mulabe today.. We did some tracting in Namibia and that was fun:) then we had lunch. Then we went to Siles' house and read with him Alma 7 and prayed that his court case goes well and that he gets his job back. They accused him of stealing money from the petrol Station so I guess we'll see if he's guilty or not?
Afterwards we visited brother Mokgadi and got him PUMPED UP for his Baptismal interview:) He should be done smoking so that's a relief!:) He wants to be baptized so bad!!! Then we tried to visit some other people but they weren't home.. so we drove to Kimberly and spent the night.
Elder Huntington and Cobinah had a great day! It was really fun talking and catching up and stuff.. the Only Problem is that we stayed up till 1:00am that was a mistake!
Wednesday June 13th, 2018
Well We drove home then our car died. That was a shame. We had plans ready to go but we had to move them cause they're really far! We called Elder Hicks and he wanted us to wait at our boarding so he could look at the car and sure enough it didn't work.. but he drove us all to his house and I skyped my Amazing Family for our Late Mothers Day Call! Max is gonna go to Peru for his Mission Leaves October 10th. I guess I'll see him for Christmas! I guess My family will have a Farewell Mission party and then, two weeks Later, a Welcome home mission party! that'll be funny! haha Max will be learning Spanish in the MTC for probably 6 weeks... that'll be enjoyable.. haha But at least he'll speak a Really common Language really well when he gets back:) then he can speak to all the Mexicans in Oregon.... there's too many. He'll probably marry some Hispanic lady too!
Well today I was on a bike Sculpting me some nice Christiano Ronaldo Legs! And Might I add they're looking pretty nice! *Insert Fire Emoji*
We biked to Gibsons house and we had a really good lesson about the Plan of Salvation! they Loved it:) I'm really excited for them!
Thursday
well we had no car and Thaba Nchu needed three Baptismal interviews so LUCKILY the Hicks were going there for Boarding checks and they gave us a ride. everyone passed but holy cow I got dropped off by Nu'usa and Gehlbach at the last persons house that neededto be interviewed. It went well and then we started walking home. I was kinda confused like "Why are we headed home so soon its only 3:30?" but I kept quiet. so we walked... and walked... and walked.. aaaanndd walked, (I felt Kinda like the pioneers in the Childrens hymn book) and we finally got home TWO hours later and it was dark! solid day.
Friday June 15th
Today was a bad day. well besides the fact that all our appointments bunked maybe I can explain the last thing that happened. Well we took Elder Lowe and Pantoe to Mcdonald's in town and I forgot the GPS it was late so I got kinda lost on the way there. When we got to McDonald's they Didn't even have Milkshakes, allotment was in so We all wanted milkshakes, so we left to go find another McDonalds in town. we FINALLY found a McDonalds and guess what!! They didn't have Peanut Butter Milkshakes either, so I settled with Strawberry which I drank on the way home. I then ordered a Share box combo to split with elder Lowe, I was excited because I got a Spicy Cajun Chicken and I was starving. We took a vote and decided to get it to go. So were goin home and I'm drinking my milkshake, I ordered a large... They gave me a medium... I'm driven, I'm driven, still driving, kinda lost, play it cool like I know whats happening, keep driving, now Im super lost... everyones dying in the back cause were all hungry, I finally find out where I am... Wrong side of town and we make it home after and HOUR of driving. Im on the home stretch I see the Boarding, elder Lowe gives me some Fries, they're cold now. But it's okay I still had my Cajun Chicken that I'm looking forward to. Then we get into the boarding, I was just super excited to eat and I open the bag and.... wait a second? wheres my... Wait? THEY FORGOT TO GIVE ME MY CAJUN CHICKEN BURGER AND ALL I HAVE TO EAT IS A BUNCH OF COLD FRIES AND A SMALL SPRITE!!!!!!!!!! I quit. Missions over, I'm going home.
on the bright side, Our car is fixed and it wasnt me that broke it! There is a little chip in our car key that broke? thats what they told us? So they cut us a new key and the car works great!! woohoo!! I dont need to bike to Grasslands 10Ks there and 10Ks back tomorrow!:)
Saturday June 16th, 2018
BROTHER MOKGADI PASSED HIS BAPTISMAL INTERVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yeah... that's all I really Need to report. I am very very very excited for him:)
we also saw Gibson, The Sicue family, the fefa family, went and saw that same guy from malawi and tried to see Sisanda:) Good day!
Oh after brother Mokgadi Passed his baptismal interview I SMS'd Elder Lahue, one of the missionaries that taught him in the passed, Right now he is serving in Amanzimototi (My first Area). Well Guess who else passed their Baptismal interview, MARY JANE'S SON! I baptized Mary-Jane last year and she didnt pass her baptismal interview 4 times in a row but we all kept trying now she's been sharing the gospel with her family. He's 24 and apparently he is super prepared and loving the gospel!! I'm extremely happy to see the blessings that come from hard work and obedience:)
Sunday
Mokgadi came to church, Elder Lowe was supposed to give a talk and he planned for 30 minutes like they said and he ended up only having 30 SECONDS so he gave his testimony. A rare sight in SA! usually the say 30 minutes and you have to go for almost 45, poor guy. Well, either way, I guess I'll take his notes and give his talk next week:) Woop woop! And next week Mokgadi will be baptized!!:)
Good Week.
lots of pictures next week!
Next email--- yep this is transfer week, Saturday we will see what happens!:) I'm really happy max is going out of state, I was nervous he would stay!
Grandpa is looking good! He looks like he's being fed more too!! haha Tell him that I love him:)
right now all of S.A. Is going crazy about soccer and the World Cup! I asked and peru is in so max should follow them! They lost their first preGame:/
A few hours later--- I just got the phone call. I'm being called to be an assistant to the president. Im so scared!!
An hour later-- i'm Buying a new suit. I need to look like a Leader!! I love you.
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