10/6/14 I LOVE AFRICA

Hey Fam,                                                                                                    Oct 6^th, 2014

This week was one for the books, I'll tell you. Things in Alberton are starting to turn around and we are seeing the Lord bless us every day! There are still funny things that happen here in Africa that are so hilarious. The stereotype of black people being afraid of water still runs strong here. That is one of the main reasons why one of our investigators keeps pushing back his baptism date. Another funny thing is that the white people that are still here (Afrikaaners) can be the meanest people ever. For example, we were tracting and this guy sicked his 2 German Shepherds on us but they ran straight into his gate. Other than that,  Elder Martin and I had a great week because we taught a lot of people! So I'll get to the week. P.S. don’t spill about general conf because we haven't watched it here.

Tuesday- We went downtown to street contact and we usually talk to a lot of people. There are also these salesmen who try to sign people up for loans. When I first got here they were handing out papers in T-Shirts and shorts, after seeing us, in white shirts and ties, talking to everyone,   they are now in white shirts and ties. . . . trying to sell cologne. We got to teach a man who we tracted into and he said he wants to become a member and he's been searching for the right church. He really an amazing guy who moved from Zimbabwe to try and support his family. 

Wednesday- We tracted into this group of 25 year old guys who are some of the funniest people I have ever been around. ( I think I told you about them last week)  They also come from very humble backgrounds and are trying to support themselves and also they started a soccer team for the younger kids in their area to try and keep them out of trouble. There is a little of an translation gap because they speak little English and mostly Swana, but we continue to try and help them.

There has been this investigator named Mike who we have tried and tried again to get a hold of  and visit him at his home. Finally we decided one last time to go to his house. We knocked on his door and his sister opened and said he wasn’t home (his family is against the church) then he heard us and came and let us in. Turns out his phone was stolen and he hadn't been home. So we taught him about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, it was amazing and he is now on date to be baptized!! The Lord truly does prepare people. 

Thursday- We went back to the mission home for New Elder Orientation. President and Sister Dunn talked to us about our mission and gave us some  great advice. Sister Dunn compared our mission to a mountain, and how through diligent hard work and study that we will find ourselves at the top of the mountain looking for others to climb. After we went and taught a Afrikaans women (she was actually nice to missionaries) we were able to teach her about the Book of Mormon and she committed to come to church. 

Friday-This is the day that I was able to go to the Township to teach Florence. I can't wait to serve in a township, it is like what you see on TV but in real life. All the little black kids run up and say "Malungu" meaning white boy. hahahahhahah I love Africa so much. We taught Florence about the Restoration and she already has read half of the Book and has a testimony of Joseph Smith. Another example that some people are prepared to receive the gospel!! She also will be baptized in November!

Saturday- We started off on a little rough note. The people we live with have 3 annoying wiener dogs who bark all the time. While we were backing out they ran out and got lost in this mountain across from their house :( I felt really bad and we tried looking for them for an hour then we had to go and help a sister in our ward move across town. It was great to give service. We taught Musa and his friends again and they committed to stop smoking and drinking so we are getting somewhere!

Sunday-rolled into church to find out that they had nobody to teach the elders quorem so we did some improvising and gave a great lesson. We also had 6 investigators attend church (a 4 month high). Also we haven't listed to General Conf so don't spoil it .Also  the dogs were found!! They were not a snack for the baboons.

I have seen the blessings that come from hard work and also from obedience. Every week seems to have been getting easier as I have been focusing on the people and how I can help them. I LOVE AFRICA!!

Laqquooor

Elder Broadhead

Moroni 8:16  Wo be unto them that shall pervert the ways of the Lord after this manner, for they shall perish except they repent. Behold, I speak with boldness, having authority from God; and I fear not what man can do; for perfect love casteth out all fear.