Yes, today we had a wonderful baptism of Florentina Luiters, she is probably about our age. Her sister Lucille was the one that was baptized in the river a few months ago. Elder Richins and I were each asked to speak at the baptism. What an honor, to talk about baptism and the Holy Ghost. The one thing I really like about program that after the baptism the new members are giving the opportunity to bear their testimony. They are very humble and heart felt expressions of love for their Savior.
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| Elder Pearson and Sister Flora dressed in white for a very special ordinance |
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| Elder Spencer, Elder Pearson, Sister Flora and her sister Lucille |
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all they ways acknowledge him, and he SHALL direct they paths. Pres. Benson said "Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He will deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply their blessings, increase their opportunities, comfort their souls, raise up friends, and pour out peace."
That is our missionary moment for the week. The Lord loves each of you wherever you are on the path to Him.
Our week at a glance: Monday August 13, 2012 - P-day
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| The Elders came by to do their laundry and I had to take a picture of the ties. Elder Morris, American style Elder Dladla, Dladal style |
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| We went to the George Locomotive museum. It was amazing. We pass where this building is almost every day, but it is set back between many buildings. We couldn't believe that a building this size could fit in that area. It had 8 or more trains, all German made with all the cars attached, sleeper cars, dining car, kitchen, regular seating and so forth |
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| I thought this car was black until I got home and looked at the picture. These cars where nestled in among the trains. |
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| I really liked this car. |
August 14, 2012
On to Tuesday and Mossel Bay or Mosselbaai
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| I love watching people. It was a cold day and all these men were huddled in the back of the pick-up. Somethings I just can't get over, people riding on the freeway in the back of a pick-up truck. |
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| Mosselbaai sunset |
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| When there is a break in our appointments at Mosselbaai you will always find us at the ocean. That is why you receuve so many pictures of sunsets and ocean. |
Thembuletu is the best place to get pictures. These two pictures of ladies who have opened their butcher shop on the main street.
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| I don't know what she is selling but it isn't something I am used to eating |
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| This is all meat on the sidewalk for sale. I only recognize the intestines. They must have a strong constitution for this type of eating. |
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| Elder Richins sleeping on the hard tile floor trying to get his back back in order. |
This was a day of preparation. Food for Zone conference Creme Brulee' French Toast, sacrament meeting talk and Institute class. We ended the day enjoy an evening at the Danjean's. They are prefect hosts and we truly enjoy their company.
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| If you haven't noticed by now, I love nature and people. My camera has become my best friend next to Elder Richins of course! I believe I am noticing more because I want to take at least 1 picture everyday. |
Friday, August 17,2012 We had a wonderful Zone conference with the zone leaders in Knysna. Keeping the mission rules, remembering that cars are a sacred trust and a privilege that not to many Elders in the church have. Next came learning to study which was done very effectively and Elder Richins and I really enjoyed this part and learned a lot.
Saturday, August 18, 2012 - Helping hands -
This is a church wide day of service. All over the world members of the church and others work together to perform service in each of their communities. Elder Richins was incharge and he wrote up an article with pictures to tell about it.
GORGIOUS GEORGE
August 18,
2012
GORGEOUS GEORGE
August 18,
2012
It was a
gorgeous day in George, South Africa, 48 Members of the George Branch, lead by
President Matsaluka, assembled at the Thembalethe High School, to pick up trash
to help beautify the Community of Thembalethu. Leaders from the branch along
with families and Young Single Adults participated in the 4 hour long project. Children
from the community passing by were interested in getting a yellow helping hands
T-Shirt. They were told that it is only
for volunteer workers to wear during the clean-up.
So they were given gloves and a trash bag and
pitched in with the rest of the workers. A total of 140 Trash bags were filled
and stacked for the Municipal City Workers to pick up on Monday. We had bright warm sunshine for the entire
project and temperatures in the 22 Celcius, not bad for winter day in
August. Afterwards, all of the workers
were fed hot dogs, drinks and fruit.
Mr. Bongani
Mafuya of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, who was
instrumental in finding this project worked alongside with all the volunteers,
and was well pleased with all that was accomplished. He thought it was a good thing that we spent
the entire morning in the service of the Community of Thembalethu.
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| Goats and garbage pick up |
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| Two boys wanted to help. I think they just wanted gloves but they pitched in and helped all morning |
It was a
gorgeous day in George, South Africa, 48 Members of the George Branch, lead by
President Matsaluka, assembled at the Thembalethe High School, to pick up trash
to help beautify the Community of Thembalethu. Leaders from the branch along
with families and Young Single Adults participated in the 4 hour long project. Children
from the community passing by were interested in getting a yellow helping hands
T-Shirt. They were told that it is only
for volunteer workers to wear during the clean-up.
So they were given gloves and a trash bag and
pitched in with the rest of the workers. A total of 140 Trash bags were filled
and stacked for the Municipal City Workers to pick up on Monday. We had bright warm sunshine for the entire
project and temperatures in the 22 Celcius, not bad for winter day in
August. Afterwards, all of the workers
were fed hot dogs, drinks and fruit.
Mr. Bongani
Mafuya of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, who was
instrumental in finding this project worked alongside with all the volunteers,
and was well pleased with all that was accomplished. He thought it was a good thing that we spent
the entire morning in the service of the Community of Thembalethu.
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| Sister Skhosan, is showing us how to save the arms. Everyone who came was such a hard worker. |
It was a lot of hard work but a wonderful success.
Have a great week enjoy serving others and make it a GREAT WEEK.
Love, Elder and Sister Richins
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