We had a baptism this week. Just one lady named Disebo. It went well and her daughter is even now on date for March.. so we'll see how that goes.
Before I forget, I was thinking... my b-day is coming up.. now I don't really want anything too much.... but i was thinking. I just finished reading Jesus the Christ this week, amazing by the way, and now I just want to devour all of Talmage's writings. Not only is he an inspired revelator but he is an amazing writer. So I was thinking for a b-day present... either the complete works of Talmage (besides jesus the christ) or simply "The Great Apostasy"...that book I am dying to read. That would be awesome.
For my studies right now I'm planning on reading through the New Testament and then going to BOM, D&C, and Pearl of GP, ending with the old testament. All the while finishing the missionary library, pmg study, and any other books I have or that you might send. Yes, I am loving learning to much about the gospel...I've already learned a lot and still have so much more to learn.
The area is getting better. We have a couple of father-led families that we're teaching now. That's always exciting. One of the fathers came to church on Sunday. That was awesome since he works most Sundays but the one he had off he came to church! This particular one doesn't even speak English very well. In our last visit he was speaking Sotho with our branch mission leader, and Shona with my companion Elder Jasi, and I was just lost. It was cool though.
Right now we have 5 people on baptismal date and are working on more. I'm still
healthy and working hard. My area is very safe and is so ready for the gospel. I'm
excited to see where this area will go before I leave! I love you all and always love the support you give!
Love, elder robinson
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Baptism Dates
Well first of all I have to clarify something. This choir was led by Elder Hnatiuk who was just transfered. They were preparing for branch conference to sing. Hnatiuk is a musical genius and one of my good friends here on the mission. So I couldn't let his choir go to waste. So last Sunday I stepped in and helped as I could with my limited skills on the piano- that is what I meant- I was playing the tenor line softly to help them out since we only had 2 in the choir. We have about 5 sopranos and 2 altos. My companion was the only base. It was pretty weak but it still sounded nice and I at least helped them to hold the thing together. So they could perform for branch conference.
Anyways it was nice to see so many people getting trained on Sunday and it made me really excited to especially help this branch get some more priesthood leadership. We only sang one song and that was "Nearer My God to Thee" straight out of the book. It sounded nice compared to how the branch normally sounds... bad. haha they do the best they can though.
We have a car to ourselves and we are living in a two man flat but in the same complex as 4 other missionaries. The saftey in Sharpeville is probably more safe than Tsakane cause we have a car. Plus Sharpville is tiny. Very small. I don't know why Tsakane has bikes when the area is ten times as big. haha
So the area is picking up well. Elder Jasi and I are working hard and teaching a lot of people. Some not so serious but some that are. We've put 4 people on baptism dates just this week! That was awesome. Too bad no future priesthood holders. There's this one girl that the missionaries found a while ago but then went straight on holiday. We contacted her just last week for the first time since she's gotten back. Then on Saturday night we put her on date. It was the fastest I've put someone on baptismal date! Plus she's come to church both Sundays since we've taught her. Then this week I think there are one or two more people we're planning on getting on date! Sweet! On Saturday we're baptizing Disabo, a woman that the other missionaries had been teaching. That will be cool to see her get baptized. We have to go to the chapel in Vereeniging so that we can go to the baptism. Luckily our branch president and his counselor have trucks to transport people. So we just meet them there. Far less stressful than in Tsakane.
Anyways so things are getting better and better. I'm just taking everything one
day at a time. But everything is just flying by. Thanks for all the love and prayers. I love you all!
Love, your elder robinson... or as they say here elder robertson spices
Anyways it was nice to see so many people getting trained on Sunday and it made me really excited to especially help this branch get some more priesthood leadership. We only sang one song and that was "Nearer My God to Thee" straight out of the book. It sounded nice compared to how the branch normally sounds... bad. haha they do the best they can though.
We have a car to ourselves and we are living in a two man flat but in the same complex as 4 other missionaries. The saftey in Sharpeville is probably more safe than Tsakane cause we have a car. Plus Sharpville is tiny. Very small. I don't know why Tsakane has bikes when the area is ten times as big. haha
So the area is picking up well. Elder Jasi and I are working hard and teaching a lot of people. Some not so serious but some that are. We've put 4 people on baptism dates just this week! That was awesome. Too bad no future priesthood holders. There's this one girl that the missionaries found a while ago but then went straight on holiday. We contacted her just last week for the first time since she's gotten back. Then on Saturday night we put her on date. It was the fastest I've put someone on baptismal date! Plus she's come to church both Sundays since we've taught her. Then this week I think there are one or two more people we're planning on getting on date! Sweet! On Saturday we're baptizing Disabo, a woman that the other missionaries had been teaching. That will be cool to see her get baptized. We have to go to the chapel in Vereeniging so that we can go to the baptism. Luckily our branch president and his counselor have trucks to transport people. So we just meet them there. Far less stressful than in Tsakane.
Anyways so things are getting better and better. I'm just taking everything one
day at a time. But everything is just flying by. Thanks for all the love and prayers. I love you all!
Love, your elder robinson... or as they say here elder robertson spices
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