tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77807754394629517332024-03-21T18:51:32.745-06:00 Elder Hill in GhanaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780775439462951733.post-67027028817316293742016-02-08T09:24:00.000-07:002017-02-02T09:26:11.914-07:001 Prayer Many Answers<div class="MsoNormal">
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great life but one of the hardest to live... Having "exact obedience"
is not easy but just always striving to do my best and the lord always takes
care of the rest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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where I'm supposed to be If I am worthy of this mission call and serving the
mission call?... this question I know has come to your mind, all of us ask if
were doing the right thing or if were on the right path. but I have had the
opportunity to literally "see" the answers from the lord.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A few experiences we had this week was We were in the
market and I had to go to a seamstress to fix the zipper on my bag... as we
were walking up to the shop an older gentleman called us over that had a table
and had a sewing machine and asked " what can I help you fix"? I
was confused but showed him by bag and what needed to be fixed he took it and
said don't worry I'll take care of it.... We went back 3 hours later and
this nice old man who spoke way good English had the bag finished and didn't
make me pay anything?? way nice guy!! going back there and looking for
him to thank him again. no one knows the man or anything about any man being on
the side of that shop?? I haven't seen him since.... now it doesn't seem like
much but as I think about it I feel strongly it was someone watching out for
me... haven't seen the guy since and he didn't even charge me what should have
been 10-15 cedi’s...?? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The next day we were out proselyting and going to
appointments and everything was falling through. No one was home or we were
just getting excuses... but on this hot day as it is every day. we walked a way
to a member’s house who we felt impressed to see. she was deaf and her husband
is a member active.... she has been sealed to him and just doesn't come to
church because she is deaf and has no way of learning anything... with me
knowing small sign language and my companion who is very good she invited us in
and we discussed... some big family problems with her and the husband and I
could just sit in the 10-year-old girls face who was sitting by me helping
translate... tears came to her and I could just see she was really
struggling.... in that very moment I knew that this is where I am supposed to
be .... everything happens for a reason and me and Elder Powell are supposed to
help this family and many others... This is where I'm supposed to be and I know
the lord had cancelled all those appointments so we could meet with Sister
Johnson just before she was about to leave... Really was touching and hit me
like a brick wall... the spirit.... this is where I was supposed to be... The
lord is literally putting these people in our path way. and we are so important.
we plant a seed in everyone just through a smile or a wave. we are told to talk
to everyone... because at some point everyone will come to see the light and
the truth... " light always overcomes darkness...."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The last one that was similar was on Saturday. We had
been walking for 2 hours contacting. and contacting here consists of going out
of your way talk to them and see if they speak English instead of just Twi....
No one was giving us the time of day and we were both starting to get
discouraged because people wouldn't even respond to a greeting as we passed. we
were just getting ignored.... the sun was scorching hot and nothing but dust.
it wasn't helping the situation at all. but we pressed forward and decided to
sit and just listen because we were not going where the lord wanted us and we
knew we needed to see someone that was waiting for us. I told Elder Powell ...
alright you lead us. as we walked down a dirt road we have been down what
seemed a thousand times we came across a man staring at his bible and a BLUE
BOOK? we passed and thought nothing of it until I just stopped and said
"Elder Powell we need to talk to that guy".... we went back and as we
came to him... He was staring at a Book of Mormon. a friend had given to him
and didn't know much about it... What a blessing. he invited his brother and
they sat and listened... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Just goes to show everything happens for a reason...
the lord does things in his way which is the best way. he loves us enough to go
through these small challenges just until he knows we are about to give up
after trying so hard. he opens up the path to us if we are looking for him...
if we look for him in all things we will begin to see he is really there... Now
you can take these experiences and say well it happened by chance... no it
happened by "choice".... the lord meant it for to be that way... He
knows our hearts and how much we can handle... he will NEVER give you something
you can't overcome... With him anything is possible but I’m sorry I see this today.
just believing in him is not enough... we have to "show " that we
believe in him... That is where faith comes in... I invite all of you to look
to him this week and ask him if he is there.... and just wait, watch, listen,
and feel... HE IS THERE>........ I know that to be true...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Africa is good... not easy mission is kicking my butt
and my pride... I come to see how prideful I am every day and the small things I
need to improve... It’s hot here all the time and that doesn't help with
walking! But all is well. I'm grateful for everything I have here... we all
take for granted what we have like washing machines. warm showers. carpet.
food. cars. paved roads.... forks.... sauce... we have so much... be thankful
for what you have because someone out there is praying for those small things
you don't even notice.... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Thank you for the support and prayers they really do help.
Thanks for watching out for my family for me while I'm gone... I'm praying for
you all and I love you ....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I wear this name with pride...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Love you all so much <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This week was a big eye opener in a lot of ways... One
of them is I feel we don’t realize how much we really do have. not just
tangible. but in many ways we don't see.... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">An experience I had this week helped me to see my
purpose and how we have something other don't... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We were out contacting on a hot day as usual ha-ha and
we were going to see a referral but we weren't sure the house ... guessing
which house to go up to see if it was the right house. Walking up to one of
them that we felt was it, well it wasn't the referral but it was someone god
had prepared for us... I didn't realize it until we started teaching him but he
had a knowledge of the church small from what he had heard so he said " If
I grab your chairs will you teach me"? His name is Gideon and is like
18... Teaching this young man who didn't even have shoes. a beat up bible and
as we taught he was so serious and took the message to heart, you could see it
in his eyes....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We have something that this guy didn't or that others
don't have. It simply is the truth. this gospel. We share that Jesus Christ
church has been restored to this earth and we can know the exact way back to
the father. If we just sit around and wait for Christ to come. we will be lost forever.
and eternity... If we don't "act" we can’t progress and if we don't
allow others to try, then we are just latter day hypocrites... and if we
don't try ... were just latter day sinners.... We are all missionaries... If
you want a tag just ask I will give you mine. What matters most is that we have
that desire to bring all unto Christ... let people try and let them have the
same chance we have to know the truth. If we sit and wait or fear to open our mouth,
we are holding back on blessings that the lord has for us and so much more that
can come from just trying.... you can’t " reap what you don't
sow".... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Yesterday we had a very spiritual and powerful lesson.
We were given the opportunity to teach our land lord who is some kind of
prophet or pastor for the Methodist church. Let’s just say this guy knows his
stuff in the bible but I feel he is somehow blind.... he is very knowledgeable
but we helped him to see out of his own bible that Jesus Christ did establish
one church and as we showed him instead of him trying to proof us wrong he
got quite and even said it himself "Jesus Christ only established one church.
" Before going into this lesson the thought came " are you sure this
guy knows his bible better then you".... Obviously that was not a thought
from the spirit... The whole lesson scriptures came to me that I have never shared
that helped him to know the truth. I felt the spirit testify to him the truth
as it did to me and my companion. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As we turn to the savior he will help us... No matter
the situation He is there just look for him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I find myself and as we all do saying " why can’t
it be easier" well know that were not the only one to ask that... someone
much greater and wiser said the same thing. Jesus Christ asked 3 times in
the garden and turned to the father. He has felt it all and he has been through
everything that each and every one of us feel. Salvation is not
cheap Mission has helped me to be thankful for every challenge that I have...
He loves me and all of us enough to give us these challenges because he knows
our heart and knows what we can and can't handle... I know that he only gives
us challenges and trials that will help us to grow where our weaknesses are...
so that we can be more like him.... As we turn to him he will help us and help
us to make "weak things to become strong".... if we do not what he says
though we have no promise....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As I have turned to him he has helped me... as I said
last week I'm tired... like worn out some days. but I feel only as we follow
his word, his commandments and gospel will we find strength... He will
help us and no matter what we go through we are always there for us whatever
our need is... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Thanks for the support Ghana is still hot so send some
snow this way ha-ha but it’s awesome... I'm just living the best life anyone
could live. that’s on the lord’s errand... Life is good and we have so much...
I love you all keep praying. and turning to the lord.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Well this week went fast but was not easy... I'm
tired... Mission.... you will be tired for 2 years and I continue to find
strength only when I look to the lord and lose myself in the work... Lately we
have been working hard just trying to give it my all.... This Saturday we went
on exchanges, switching companions. The day was somehow difficult with a
stubborn African but funny guy, doesn't like to walk so I figured since he came
to my area it be a perfect time to contact. ha-ha but I saw the hand of the lord
really take lead in the work/day.... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In the evening before sun went down we were heading to
go see a Recent convert, Gabriel who was just baptized. I had this feeling to
take the long way to his house... Finally, after walking for some time we came
to the main road... And just nearby there was a shop and the impression came I
should buy drinks for Elder Nauru and the member that was with us and just take
a small break. We took a seat at her shop when a man came up to us and wanted
to hear what we had to share.... Sharing the message half way through the lady
made us move and get off the bench.... we taught most the lesson standing and
this guy was so interested.... He understood well and after the lesson it was
just silent.... He spoke and said " Just 2 days ago I prayed for god to
show me the truth and I have now found it".... spirit was so strong and he
had just left his bible studies church and he knows his stuff and he understood
so clearly he couldn't deny the truth.... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Sunday church started and I didn't see him.... I was
giving a closing talk and while talking he walked in.... This talk was the
first talk I feel these people actually understood my English... They were quiet
and the talk I gave was nothing I had prepared. I planned to teach on
missionary work and it turned into teaching how to be converted to the
gospel... After some told me I looked like an apostle up there. Was a cool
feeling to see the spirit guide and bring words to my mind. He testified to me
while testifying to them all... After church I received a text from David
and he said "thank you Hill for helping my find the truth".... this
man is powerful!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The lord works in mysterious ways and everything
happens for a reason! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I'm so excited for this Wednesday! We have an
investigator "Lex" who is making us some powerful fugue with his
favorite meat, Bush meat... Porcupine.... Grass cutter (giant rate) ....
antelope.... Who knows but I'm excited to try something new.... Never
could eat anything like this before but I've learned if it can go in your mouth
you can eat it. ha-ha Sounds gross but it is what it is... Trust me it’s somehow
nice to know you get something different when you eat rice, bonk, indamine,
fufu... it gets old... so something new will be an adventure all on its
own!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Every day without fail we get lied too.... It’s so
hard to trust anyone and I have been working so hard to always just give people
a chance.... But it’s so hard when you knock on the door and they so who is
it... and every time we tell them...... 99% of the time they will say "
oniho".... means no one’s home.... It’s hard and very easy to get
discouraged in seconds... Whenever we try to buy anything.... The price is
always raised because were white. Mission has really taught me how to hold my
ground but I continue to try to be like my savior and show that charity for everyone.
I love these people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Not much exciting this week... Just working hard....
You can’t start a new chapter of your life if you just keep re-reading the last
one-. I want to leave my old ways here.... I still continue to see how
prideful I am and who I was but the man I have already become and the person I’m
starting be.... I love this gospel this is Jesus Christ church without a doubt....
I have seen and felt it and I am a witness that this thing is true and you can’t
deny what you know to be right!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Thank you for the support if you ever have any
questions just shoot me an email... thank you for the support and prayers they
keep me going!! love you all and I'm doing great and growing in so many ways I
wouldn't be able to without the lord. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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smile and keep moving forward!! love you all!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It all starts with taking all the small rules and
commandments and to just start following them and having that exact
obedience.... as you do that the blessings come and progress shows... I feel
impressed to share a few experiences I had this week where the spirit was so
clear, there is no doubt. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Earlier this last week we met with a man named
Emmanuel who had stopped us asking us about god.... He is Methodist... If you
know anything about their beliefs, they believe Jesus was just a prophet but is
the son of god. but thinks if Adam was created by god’s hands and so was
Jesus.... how are they different? that Jesus, god, and holy spirit are one. SO
it makes it a little rough. not. The scriptures are all teaching about Jesus
Christ... Long story short as we showed him scripture taught him... it wasn't
enough... no matter the scripture he won’t believe. with his first concern on
Jesus Christ I turned to John 5:21-24....He just went silent. IF he doesn't
honor the son for the reason he came here. Then he doesn't truly believe in
god... He just kind of went silent. as we both testified of Jesus Christ then
there was a long pause of silence... he didn't know what to say and as I
testified of Jesus Christ and that he is more than just a prophet, a pastor, a
teacher, a king, Bu that he is our savior .... I can’t deny That I know he
lives... In that very moment I felt not only me testify to him but the spirit
testified to me that what I was saying was true. and I know he felt the same
thing.... Our savior lives. He is the Christ and anointed one. He did atone for
you and me ... If we can’t Honor what he did for us... we don't honor the
father ...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Right after this lesson we met with the Pentecostal
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">His name is brother Eric and he believes all the
churches that teach of Christ are all Jesus church.... He has scripture to back
up his point somehow... but we proved to him and he said it himself that Jesus
only established one church not 2 or 3 or 10 but one church. HE knows he isn't a
prophet because he didn't even know the authority he was given to be prophet
but knows what he is doing is wrong! but sitting in the lesson he still
believes the same old things and can’t let go of his money and pride.... We had
to drop him and find someone who is waiting for the gospel and won’t take it
for granted... As we left Eric's house I felt sorrow .... I felt that sorrow
that we hear many people have in the scriptures... Godly sorrow. probably not
to that extent.... but I felt it. My heart ached as we walked away and me
thinking I'm strong... no turns out I'm soft... As I felt tears coming because
at this very moment I felt I truly do love these people.... Eric know the truth
but can’t let go of all those worldly things.... He was so close to taking the
most important step in his life {baptism for the remission of sins} ......
Walking away my heart felt as if I was just dumped by a girlfriend that was
with me for 6 years... It hurt... and I could feel I do love that guy and all
these people... I saw exactly why I was here in that moment... As we walked I
said a prayer ... Not even seconds after... walking down this alley the clouds
up above was covering the sun and the sun started to peak... (I took a picture)
At that moment... I felt comfort and joy and could just feel my heavenly father
saying..." You have done well my son".... I know he heard me and that
he will take care of Eric ... it’s just not his time.<br />
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like these 2 I shared. As we testify of what we know and we are always
example... people will notice you.... Most of all your heavenly father will
notice you. it’s not always about the fame, the title, the glory, the money,
and etc... but what matters most is that your father and heaven knows....
Always do what you know to be right and he will bless us as we do what he
says.... HE has given us the promise that he will bless us but when we do not
what he says ......in his words " we have no promise"... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and is waiting for You!!! he is waiting for you to turn to him and watch and
wait and see what he does... see if he answers. test him... but you never know
until you try. If we have faith, he will be there... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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support!! love you guys!!!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Well beginning of the week we went on splits with the
other elders and me and Elder Annan (African) laid it down for a pastor in the
Church of Pentecost...... He believes that ever church that teaches of God and
Jesus Christ church is Jesus Christ church... We showed him everything to the
point he didn't know what to say .... So only time will tell... One thing I've
learned is were not here to confound people or to prove to them anything... but
only to show them... To testify of what they Knew to be true whether it’s in
this life or the life before this one... So for me I can show these people
scriptures and prove them wrong sure. out of their own bible but it won’t fix
anything... We must testify as we teach and teach as we testify.... Our
testimony is what makes us so unique....<br />
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a member’s house and I felt we needed to take a different path then normal. A
path we hadn't been on before but as we walked through an area that we were somehow
un familiar with.... People would call us over and want to know more or ask
questions.... Even one man in front of us walking hear me and my companion
talking about god and stopped us... He said " God is a spirit? No
man has ever seen God?".... I said " I don't believe that to be true
and started naming people that have seen god face to face"... he was
astonished.... if man has seen God is it a spirit? there is so much to prove we
have a god that has a body of flesh of bone... He is Methodist... but just
things like this... In 30 mins we had contacted 6 people.... now ready to learn.
I feel everything does happen for a reason and we were in the right place at
the right time!! god does provide and is watching over us. I didn't know why I
needed to go down that pathway but I do know when we take that step of faith he
always provides... we can’t always see the end of the road but he [Heavenly
Father] can. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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now normally and for other missionaries it’s hard to even get 2 or 3 there....
but after taking some advice from a wise family member.... We always show the
investigator and the people that we are Excited for them to come... Ever since I
have showed that I'm excited for them to come and really do want them there. without
faith every time we have had 5+ for the past month come. This area started from
nothing.... now this area is progressing and success is showing. We plan to
have 6 more new members by the end of this month. I have no one else to thank
for that but my heavenly father. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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provide... When we do what he says we are blessed but when we don't do what he says.
we have no promise. Was such a cool week....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Last experience. as we got in the Tro (the bus) from
finally finishing our last lesson of the day and heading to a meeting at the
church ... And this day we had a small lunch we were so busy... a man came
running across the street... and got in the Trod just to talk to us. He said
" hey I'm a Mormon".... this guy looked like some huge professional
athlete... and he said "I'm from States Illinois... “I doubted him because
I hear that same line from everyone... Everyone always tells me they are a
latter day saint... and just make fun of them... And at first I didn't believe
this guy’s so I asked him... who is the name of the prophet. instead of telling
me first he showed me his phone and he had the LDS apps and he said
Monson...... Way cool guy... just visiting.... But instead of just having faith
and trusting.... I doubted. I felt bad... and repented. but I need to trust
people and give them a chance... but once they break the trust that’s when we
should question them...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from easy... I get tired of being lied to straight to my face... laughed
at.... rejected and so on... It’s hard. mission is so dang hard it’s not even
funny but it is so dang rewarding. especially this week.... yeah its super hard
and you have to sacrifice but there is always something good in the end. I
really do love these people. even to see a few people we have been teaching and
know it’s true but go against it.... it hurts... like literally hurts.... It’s
true, I have a love for the people that ... It literally hurts every time someone
goes against the truth... I love these people and I know I’m a big part in
their life...not necessarily me but me being here sharing this with them is
changing their lives and mine.... I'm changing and I'm far from humble but I'm
trying always to remember and be like my savior...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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love letters... I love emails.... if I don't write you back well it’s because
I'm in a village and it’s not easy... internet is not like home and neither is
the mail... But thank you for all you guys do and watching over my
family... Families are forever! Love you all and I'm praying for you!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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side of the world I must say!! I had a sweet birthday and I thank all of you
who did service for me on that day! I really thought that was so sweet!!
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This week I woke up to my companion holding a (what
tasted like birthday cake to me) Stack of French Toast with frosting and
sprinkles and a candle. He surprised me by waking up early and singing to me!
way nice but for my birthday we went to Kumasi for some instructions from the
mission president and when to KFC afterward... Oh boy was it nice... been a
while since I had some real food! But it was really special Friday night
our branch president (he owns a gold mine) took us to the nicest restaurant I
have been to in Ghana... so expensive probably like 55 cedi’s a plate and I
truly felt blessed. I had some real pizza that was pretty nice but I really
felt thankful to be such a good friend to this guy that he would take us
missionaries somewhere special for new year’s like that. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">For a New Year I was thinking really what I want out
of this year as I wrote down some S.M.A.R.T goals. so important to make goals
to have a plan for what you want out of this year. Because when you fail to plan
you plan to fail. Your life does not get better by chance but by change. We
need to leave those old ways in the past the things that weren't always the
best and start fresh. Take the step now to change your ways .... Life is no
remote get up and change it yourself. Don't fool yourself and think your life
will change and be better this year without doing anything to help.... Get up
and start making goals. For me time is flying. Really has gone fast and before I
know it this year will be over. There is a lot I want to know and learn before I
leave. I most especially am trying to humble myself this year a lot
because I am far from humble and pride is far from good.... One thing I can say
is our lives are what we make it.... Each day is a new day and it is what we
make it. If you want it to be a slow crappy day. then make it that. if you want
every day to be centered around Christ and to be happy and all the good stuff
that comes from having those days... then make it that... but always look at
the positives. we too often look at the negatives first. and that can really affect
us in the long run.... " Doubt your doubts, Don't doubt your faith...
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true but have a hard time committing to the next step.... baptism... Others
have a hard time with the Sabbath day being on Sunday. they still believe it is
on Saturday but I have showed them all the scriptures possible and explained it.
but it’s never enough.... As we taught one guy that was just going off on the churches
all being the same. we all worship Christ and God.... As I listened to him try
to teach us for 10 mins patiently... he stopped and I just asked him a few
questions...This man is a big man in his church. The Pentecostal church
... I asked him this .... " If all the churches are the same, why do we
all have so many types of baptisms when Christ was baptized just one
way".... he just kind of pondered trying to think of something.... I
asked another " I’ve they are all the same and If as you say the prophets
and apostles had that authority ... what is the name of the authority, if that
authority is not there then it’s not there...?" he came back saying he has
the authority and I asked him what the name was.... he was quiet.... I then
said if all the churches are the same come worship with us this Sunday and
see if they really are the same.... " what people don’t get is we are
teaching them straight out of the bible all these things before they even hear
of the Book of Mormon that proves everything. This man is very stubborn and is
a big man for his church but over time... he will see and I know he knows what
he is doing is not of Jesus Christ church ....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and this last Sunday I really remembered why we go to church and why there is
even a church.... it is there to show us the way back to the father.... I
taught primary with one other teacher and 40 kids... Wow. they really are not
easy... if they act up the guy would take his middle knuckle and hit them on
the top of the head to teach them to stop. Sad but that's how they do it.
and as I was sitting here and I went to the front of the class sitting behind
the teacher holding to kids and they all went quiet... staring at me and listening.
it was finally quiet... I pondered.... how...? How is it they are now
quiet...... I thought deeper... why did Christ say to be as children and to
come unto him. what do these kids have that we adults don’t...?? They truly are
innocent... They don't know right from wrong but they do know after when they
make a mistake... They always have that light. they show love. but I really
wonder why? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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after my family for me!! I feel your prayers and I'm doing great!! keep moving
forward!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780775439462951733.post-46754862267291061422015-12-28T09:11:00.000-07:002017-02-02T09:14:35.830-07:00New Year New Beginnings <div class="MsoNormal">
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service and began at 6 AM until like 10 then made a sweet American breakfast!
Breakfast Burritos!! Big breakfast and enjoyed! I really enjoyed talking to my
family.... They say family first always and I'm a firm believer on that. I love
my family and If I were you. I would tell my family "I love them"
every day, more than once... Were with them for eternity thanks to our loving
savior making it possible to be sealed to Our families for time and all
eternity. Live in such a way people will say " The Hill's (or whatever
your last name may be) must be a powerful family." You need to
always be examples to all and a light and take pride in the name you
wear. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the moment you get lost in the work and choose to make that choice that you can
feel all will be ok. Our Heavenly Father has promised us so many blessings If
we just follow him. The highest law in heaven is "Obedience", we can
learn about this in D&C 130. It is so important to always follow the savior
and never check our religion at the door! I can say I am proud to be a latter
day saint and know where I'm going. I may be a missionary but being out here I
have come to see how everyone is a missionary. I see It every day. Everyone
here for the most part knows their savior and heavenly father but isn't 100%
sure what way is the right way or what to believe... By my apartment I've been
able to count over 50 manmade churches and "prophets"... To confusing
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our Heavenly Father for restoring his church back onto this earth today so we
can know how to return back to him. This is the only church that holds his
authority and his foundation. I can prove it to anyone who I come across... But
as a missionary and Latter Day Saint I have come to see through experiences of
my own and others that it’s not for us to "prove" to people that this
is the only way... It is up to us to "show" them... 1 Timothy
4:12 - it shows us how we need to Show them. Not one person in this church is perfect.
Were all imperfect trying to become to perfection. I have heard this church is
like a hospital it’s for the sick and we come to be healed. Only way to do
that is through Christ... that's his way, there is no other way but through
him... his way... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Permanent" .... We will never be perfect to all that our savior has asked
but we can come to the point where following him can become permanent.... We
will know what to choose when it comes to hard situations of right and wrong
when we are truly "practicing" following our savior... Read the
scriptures, church, pray, serve, and so much more. All we can do is try. We are
all saints but many others don't know where to find the way.... Well it’s time
to hasten the lords work even more and for us to reach our full potential and
receive all that your lord has to offer you!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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force you to stretch yourself but as you do so I know that you can grow in such
a way that may let your father touch your heart and help you to have a
"change of heart”. As we go into a new year set goals... For myself I have
set some goals that push me every day... maybe I will share a few with
you.... <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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These aren't the easiest goals and they may not be for you but my path is
different than yours. But set some goals that may help you to grow. Anything is
possible and as we go into 2016 don't forget to smile!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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testimony small in this letter on what I know is true. And what I have come to
learn being on mission. I can promise and testify as you follow your Savior he
will bring you into his fold! I love all of you!! I Love my family, my friends!
Thank you for all your prayers and emails and so much more making it possible
for me to be here!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">It almost put me to tears ... The missionaries they were so so so happy for the gifts you sent!! like they just got a hundred dollars happy!! It was a cool experience especially when not a lot of them knew it was my mom who did it! 2 of those Ghanaians in our zone took suitcases because they have been carrying their clothes and stuff in plastic garbage bags on their mission the other 6 suitcases were given to other Ghanaians in the same situation you made their day!! Without a doubt they were happy!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Well Tis the season to truly be "swallowed up in
joy"(Alma31:5) We need to truly look for the savior during the holidays
right now and remember the whole reason of Christmas... Its Christmas, not
"X-mas”. X-Mas is for the people who take Christ out of Christmas. This
last week has really touched my heart and helped me to truly see what we need
to find not only this time of the year but throughout our life.... and that is love.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The other day We were with a member proselyting and
went and saw a man named Bismarck. This man called us over one day because he
has the desire to change but needs help finding the path. He has been taught
everything but needs a hand. This man has done everything possible that is
against the commandments.... He does fraud/scam, Smokes, Drinks, Porn,
Chastity.... He has done it. I get a sick feeling around him but the moment I
start teaching I know It is our job to help him and though in others eyes they
would see this man as a wicked person but I have come to see him as a child of
god.... As we sat down to teach him... I wasn't sure what to even share or say
with him.... Where do you start? So much to fix .... As I sat there in silence
just waiting for someone to talk and for something to come to mind... nothing
was coming... the moment I opened the scriptures... it turned to one about
love... I don’t remember the exact quotation... it was in the Book or Mormon...
But I think it was in Mosiah? 4 possibly? but as I saw this scripture the words
and thoughts just started flowing. This man needed to know for himself that his
father in heaven loves him!! He needed to find that out for himself instead of
just think he knows or take our word for it... It was a spiritual lesson but
hit me with it being the season to be jolly.... We need to see and know with a
surety that our father in heaven loves us.... He gave his only begotten son for
us. -John 3:16.... He came and died for you... for me... for all of us...
because he loves us.... but instead of take my word for it. look to find his
love in your life.... SO many ways to do that but right now I think is the best
time to do service.... When were in the service of our fellow men were in the
service of our god" .... we are all brothers and sisters, children of our
heavenly father... we are all human and all of us has our own challenges and
struggles... it’s not for us to judge someone by their appearance, past, Or
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be to truly be swallowed up in joy... when we truly feel his love and see he
does love you!! you will understand that phrase in Alma!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have a sister’s mission left. I love mission it truly is so rewarding in
so many ways. This week we had district conference, just before we went
to the chapel we left early to go pic up two investigators/young men their
names are "Goodwill and Evans." powerful guys they are progressing
and well, we walked all the way to their house topic them up and well nothing.
They weren't ready like they said they would and even said they will come and
meet us there. Never came. Mission life for you right there... disappointment.
but Showing up to the chapel there was 2 other investigators that walked 30
mins just to have a seat. Definitely rewarding. I would say this week was a
blessing...... We now have running water for good and We were blessed enough to
get some fans that work now! Finally, can sleep good when the power is on any
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feel comfortable with just about any question you give me. Every time I am
usually not sure. As I listen to the Investigator and hear their question I
have no idea sometimes what to say. The moment I begin talking every time, the
words are there and the spirit is always there without fail. some of the
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couldn't answer all of them before I came on mission. If you want the answer to
these? They are all in the bible... Sadly people here don't read their own
bible and instead test us. Even one girl was asking questions that don't have
an answer like making it impossible to answer.... I gave her Titus 3:9 she just
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without it I would not be able to answer these questions and many others every
day. Even found out 2 investigators that we found in my last area have been
baptized... So I feel my labors are paying off!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and he wanted to hear our message. so we walked all the way there and as he saw
us he quickly laid on the floor thinking we didn't see him. As we got to his
shop he acted like he just woke up and I even heard him say in Twi " here
they come again" he didn't know I can hear Twi and acted like he just woke
up. ... I asked him why did you just lay down and say that? He just stared at
us with no answer and wasn't sure what to say. We just left him there to think
about what he did. People take our message for granted and sometimes will just
tell us to go away.... I know without a doubt this is the lords work. I have come
across scripture while looking for an answer to a question that I didn't even
know existed. The lords work will never be stopped and will always succeed. (2
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closer to the Christmas season I hope you are all thinking about what our gift
is to our savior? Don't forget the true love of Christ is the gift of giving.
Seek to give and it will always come back. I saw a quote on a box today.
"giver never lacks" love you and thank you all. I am praying for you
wish I can do more when you have done so much for me! keep moving forward and
know I love you all! Merry Christmas!!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">Well I can honestly say 6 months flew a time is going fast! I'm learning so much each day. Lately I come to really see the power of prayer like Any time I’m in need of a ride somewhere ether a tro(bus) or any car every time without fail I have always had a ride instantly. now I know prayer doesn't work that fast always but lately it has. I have seen it and truly come to see the progress in this area progress. This week we taught a lesson to two men Kofi and Emanuel which were referrals and they are really progressing but after the lesson was over there was 6 other people gathered around sitting that brought up chairs to just listen. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">Without a doubt I will never doubt the Book or Mormon... I know it is true and that is the most abominable sin we cannot be forgiven of... says it in Mathew somewhere! forgot at the moment but the church is true and it is true because the Book or Mormon... and so much more... talks about it even in the bible. People just don't read ha-ha ... that's what movies are for right ha-ha.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">This week was sweet.... went to another funeral and one of the weirdest things. you just sit there and listen to loud crappy music that will give you a head ache in seconds very strange but its culture so it’s cool ha-ha their funerals last 3 days long. not easy at all hah ... but I hope this next week we get to do some more service! the hands are healed and ready to roll!! Life is good here in Ghana. doesn't feel like Christmas cause its dry season and same ol same ol.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">Be thankful for ALL that you have... I haven't had running water for a month now! until today! came on for now but we will see how long it lasts this time... Fetching water is not easy and even Our fan has been broken in our cement box room not easy to have no fan at night in Ghana. too hot ha but you just learn to accept it! like it is what it is!! when life doesn't go the way you think it should or want it to you just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other and just keep moving forward. Time is flying!!<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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companion. He fell sick and literally couldn't move for like 2 days which was somehow
not easy but you make with what you have and I can't use it as an excuse to
slack around ha-ha. I used the time and read... I Read and read and read!
Really learned so much and dug deep into the gospel. I came to understand so
much more about the gospel. I don't think I have ever read so much like that
before. But it was a blessing. I really felt the spirit and even was able to
read Book of Mormon and New Testament and around 10 Laihona and Ensigns. I can
honestly say the church is true. Book of Mormon is the word of God and we
do have a living prophet who leads this church under the direction of Jesus
Christ who is at the helm. If you haven't read the Book of Mormon
before... it’s not too late to start. Once you start you will begin to notice a
difference and feeling happier in your life. If you have read it... Read, it
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died when he walked out of the temple. " I am starting' to finally
understand the reason and meaning behind why we do things the way we do in
the church" now those aren't the exact words but it was close. He said he
was STARTING... If he is just starting? Have we even begun?? The church
is true without a doubt and the Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ.
It is the key stone of our religion and is the most correct book of any other
book on the earth! One thing I always remember is all these people’s salvation
relies in my hands.... Scary thought... so there's no time to waste I just have
to keep working!! I love these people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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like they are suppose too... so means just lots of work and contacting on the
missionaries... The people hear will usually let us teach them but they
have a hard time progressing. Finally, this week I decided to start praying and
even decided to fast for my area and things this Sunday. Well for the
last weeks we have been here not one investigator has been to church. This
Sunday we had 8. sitting in sacrament only 1 investigator came and I was glad.
because that morning we went to go pick a few up and all of them "weren't
feeling well or weren't there"... lied to right to our face. I was just
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look out the window out front of the chapel. Standing in the sun by the front
gate was a family we have been teaching. 7 kids all came to church and had been
standing there for an hour and wasn't sure what to do. Evince -14,
Issac-12, Cillis -11 and there is 4 others. Joshua, Steven, Mami. and a
little 4 year old Maxwell ... The Lord truly answers prayers.. and I know he
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then praying and fasting with a purpose and with real intent”. After church we
met with a member at his house and taught his brother who had been going to
church for a month now and wants to be baptized but never met with
missionaries. and then received 6 referrals from the same member right after.
the referrals were just rolling in after church... this week we have close to
10 referrals we get to go meet and see. Referrals are a blessing because it’s
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... kind of. It was pizza with tons of veggies but no cheese... I still enjoyed
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day for some older women who had to walk about 5 blocks or so to fetch it from
a wale.. I have so much respect for them carrying it on their head. it’s not
easy at all... more water was on me by the time I got to the house then there
was in the bucket. ha-ha I can’t balance a bucket of water and walk....
But I guess this week was a blessing because I needed to let my hands heal. ha I
have never had so many blisters from last week’s service. I love service and
truly feel god’s love through it. I will do whatever it takes to take the
burden from someone else. no matter the cost or pain. blister I look at it like
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is teaching me a lot but one foot in front of the other and the days just keep
flying by time is going and thank you for the prayers and support. I appreciate
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serious! wasn't easy but way worth every second. This week was nothing but
service it felt like. I felt like it was time to start serving everyone that
looked like needed help... which is a lot of people... We fetched water for
hours one day for women, moved tile, washed clothes, dishes, carried things, pounded
fufu, fixed a toy for kids at a school, Prepared corn and other foods, made
bonku, Shoveled and wheelbarrow, and so much more...</span><br />
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were having a hard day contacting and no one would give us even 5 mins. We soon
came across an Old man shoveling sediment like sand into a wheel barrow
and taking it clear down the road. Mid-day. super-hot... old man. shoveling and
they carrying like 80 pounds down a crappy dirt road... I didn’t even ask
if I could help I just walked over took the shovel and said let me help. the
smile that came to his face was there for days. this old man was confused why a
white man was helping... moving this big sand hill making many trips was not easy.
and the tire on the wheel barrow was flat... so didn't help. After about
20 mins there was half the town gathered around and people just watching amazed
why someone even a white man would help? after finishing we told him we would
come back the next morning to help with his house next and as we were walking
back to our apartment a distance away people stopped us and said." you
have done well, you are the guys that moved the pile of sand?" the
word had spread that fast and so many people had seen our act of
kindness... Just from one act of service I know it touched the hearts of many. Even the
next day we went at 630 to help the guy but he wasn’t there... just nearby his
house was a lady doing maze. dried corn and you take the cornels off the cob.
not easy... after helping her for 2 hours my hands were done... shoveling the
day before and then this. man my hands just had blisters and a blood blister
right on my thumb. but service brings blessings and service with a smile and
some pain and sacrifice brings miracles... I love service and was full of joy
this week just taking these peoples small burdens in that moment. Just as Christ
has done but he has done so much more and will take our burdens from us as we
turn to him and ask for forgiveness of our iniquities. he will take those
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two-three days we have to go fetch water clear down the road. I really have come to appreciate running water
a lot more. Think twice when you are wasting running water because I have to
walk like 500 yards to get water just to shower and buy water to drink hahah
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though its tiring or hard it’s worth it in the end and I have come to see the
joy it brings s people. People here are stubborn and don’t think white guys can
work. well now they are starting to see. haha even people offered us money for
helping and we turned it down and the look they gave us was priceless. They
were confused but you could just see the light of Christ in their eyes. almost
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difficult at times. it can be hard some days we just walk for hours in the
heat and no one will accept us or our message. service is the one way to a person’s
heart. it really shows humility and can change someone’s day and life more than
you know. I'm enjoying mission and not only am I leaving my mark here in Ghana
but it is truly changing me into the man I need to become! time is going but
the lord is so aware of us. I have really felt so close to him this week more than
I ever have. The church of Jesus Christ church is led by Jesus Christ himself
and this is the only true church on the earth today. I know that without a
doubt. Thank you for everyone who has made it possible for letting me be here. I
love you all and I feel your prayers. thank you, they keep me going and the
emails and letters I love so much ... make my day. Love you all and I am
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life is good! keep praying and reading the scriptures and set aside the worldly
things and focus on you and your family relationships and feeling that love in
the home!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">This week was definitely an adventure. Was a big
learning experience for me, I got my new companion Elder Powell. Cool guy!
Training is not easy but teaching me a lot. Like how to be a missionary and
have that exact obedience. Opening up a new area while training is not easy.
Contacting 24/7 and members aren't very active so somehow hard to get member
presents and referrals. But its ok the lord works in mysterious ways. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">This Week I have been laughed at more for no reason ha
probably just being white and can't speak fluent Twi ha-ha not easy but it
doesn't bother me. It's not a big deal, I was always taught, if you don't have
anything good to say don't say it at all so I just turn smile and wave. All I
can do and I just do all I can. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the best night of sleep. Nicer apartment then the last one ha I can at least
have space ha. But this town is sweet. surrounded by mountains and its
beautiful. The people for the most part are very willing to listen. So we teach
and teach like crazy.... In 3 days we had 17 new investigators... the
area is progressing small small but we will see what happens when we have a
full week to work! My mission is sweet. Even this chapel has AC units and its
way nice. Serious! I just enjoy! During church I seem to just read and
try to stay awake it feels so good. Plus, I can't understand a thing what
anyone is saying in Twi most of the time. but I can always feel the spirit why
I'm there. Church is the same everywhere you go. just a different setting and
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is endowed and been going to church since 2005 he can’t hear a thing or read
lips but goes to church so he too can have salvation. There is no one at church
to translate for him but he goes too so he can be an example to his kids, he
has five children. He doesn't have a job but still manages to pay for his kids
schooling that is 35 cedi’s a day which is like 15 dollars a day. We had the
opportunity to meet this guy at his house because my companion can sign and I
know small so he wants to teach his deaf friends and wants us there. He had
many questions so I literally wrote 4 pages so he could understand for when we
couldn't sign back. Not easy but the guy can read and used to be a member of
church of Christ but he read James 1:5 and took the challenge and read the Book
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out of my box even more and just talk to EVERYONE it’s been a good experience
and even this deaf guy "Yaw Johnson" has truly showed me there is no
such thing as an excuse.... He has no idea what is going on at church but still
comes because he loves the lord that much. How that touches my heart very
much... I even had the opportunity to see the power of the priesthood work this
week while giving a young lady a blessing of comfort, not knowing what to say
before, as I started giving the blessing I truly felt the words come to my mind
and mouth.... I never knew any of those things that she needed but she felt it
and I felt it... That whole day I just felt peace. the power of the priesthood
is real and the church is true, it is the only church on the earth who has the
authority and foundation of Christs church. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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blessed with many FM's this coming week and life here is sweet. small small but
the reward will be great! time is truly flying and I'm growing more than I ever
imagined. I'm doing so good and enjoying mission and the changes it has to
offer in my life. The blessings are coming. look for the Lord in all things. He
is aware of you and your needs and know that I pray for all of you each day!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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transfer is here and I just hit 5 months! time is flying! Even I got a
call from Mission President on Friday saying he needs me to train... and I'm
not staying in Kumasi. I'm getting moved to Village/bush in Boulais. I'm
excited because I don't know a thing about the place and I'm training a fresh
missionary! It’s exciting but somehow scary because I'm somehow still young on
mission. President has a lot of faith putting me in a whole new area, that is
white washed but it will be interesting! A new adventure, and time will be
flying!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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them to be baptized... turns out I haven't been fortunate to see/be there for
all the people I have prepared to be baptized. But have seen how they have
progressed and I have brought many to the light and many more to come. This
next Sunday we have 3 being baptized and I won’t get to see the joy from their
faces coming out of the waters of heaven. But in the end its all worth it...
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from my testimony how he never questioned the message we taught him but wanted
to truly know after the lesson if what he "felt" was true.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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walking and carrying things on their head. maybe it’s the fufu that makes them
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the lord is always with us and the gospel never will change. No matter what
laws are made .... Christ is not divided and is and will always be one. He is
the same today, tomorrow, and forever. What is right is right. and what is
wrong will always be wrong. You can justify everything but the savior was
direct and we see in the bible he taught in over 40 parables to the people but
in the Book of Mormon he teaches in "plainness"! The Book of Mormon
is the one book and only book that can bring you closest to your Heavenly Father.
If you have already read it... read it again... Don't stop. The prophet is
warring himself out in the gospel so often tell myself why can I? why can’t I ware
myself out in the gospel!? I am thankful for the restoration of the gospel and
for my family... the one thing people miss and don't see the most in life is
love.... love from our Heavenly Father and family are always there because
worldly things seem to always become distractions for us and lead us away from
the main and most important things in life... Christ and our families. Keep
praying and look to heavenly father in every thought!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and follow his path... Blessings are coming. as long as you look to the lord
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780775439462951733.post-54891670800305375122015-07-06T14:08:00.000-06:002017-02-02T09:00:38.523-07:004th Of July in Ghana<div class="MsoNormal">
Well I love you guys!! know that I do love you so so much!
I'm emailing during physical activity time because I don't want to have to wait
another week but I'd rather just right one letter cause my time is few. But I'm
ready to get out of here and get to the field. This place sucks.... Literally
is spirit prison. it’s the same thing every day and never changes... I want a
change. new people, agency, my own food, experiences. real teaching.... I
literally sit at a desk for 12 hours a day and learn.... it gets old and the
food like sauce has hair for (om the chicken in the sauce so the rice always
has little hairs but I’m learning very much!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The MTC Mission President and his wife invite the 5 of us
Americans into their condo on the 4th during the night to have chocolate ice
cream and hot fudge with cookies... honestly was heaven!! very nice to relax...
their condo is like a small one room home also would be like a poor house in
St.George but to me it’s really nice and air conditioned!! the chocolate is
some of the best and all natural so you can only imagine! my fourth of July was
nice and the only thing about this place is you never see any stars and I
haven’t seen the moon yet... people here are getting malaria here left and
right but I feel healthy and strong from all the vitamins and doxy! It helps
with skin too! I'm getting used to the humidity and everything but ready to go!
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I’m doing better and remembering my purpose!! Take care stay
close to the lord, smile and love each other!! Hug each other goodnight every night
and have family prayer!! Love you guy’s lots! Know if you hand my email out I’m
probably not going to write to them ... time is short!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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well I love you guys!! know that I do love you so so much!
I'm emailing during physical activity time because I don't want to have to wait
another week but I'd rather just right one letter cause my time is few. But I'm
ready to get out of here and get to the field. This place sucks.... Literally
is spirit prison. it’s the same thing every day and never changes... I want a
change. new people, agency, my own food, experiences. real teaching.... I
literally sit at a desk for 12 hours a day and learn.... it gets old and the
food like sauce has hair for (om the chicken in the sauce so the rice always
has little hairs but I’m learning very much!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The mission president and his wife invite the 5 of us
Americans into their condo on the 4th during the night to have chocolate ice
cream and hot fudge with cookies... honestly was heaven!! very nice to relax...
their condo is like a small one room home also would be like a poor house in
St.George but to me it’s really nice and air conditioned!! the chocolate is
some of the best and all natural so you can only imagine! My fourth of July was
nice and the only thing about this place is you never see any stars and I
haven’t seen the moon yet... people here are getting malaria here left and
right but I feel healthy and strong from all the vitamins and doxy! It helps
with skin too! I'm getting used to the humidity and everything but ready to go!
I’m ready to teach and have real investigators not a bunch of teachers... the
spirit is always so strong though!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m doing better and remembering my purpose!! Take care stay
close to the lord, smile and love each other!! Hug each other goodnight every night
and have family prayer!! Love you guy’s lots! Know if you hand my email out I’m
probably not going to write to them ... time is short!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780775439462951733.post-39700419160247819722015-07-02T05:30:00.000-06:002017-06-05T23:11:12.523-06:00Elder Daniel Yirenya-Tawiah Addresses Area Devotional <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">Our Area Devotional speaker today was Elder Yirenya-Tawiah, Area 70 who is the physical facilities manager for the Africa West Area. He was born in 1966, so that means he is 49 years old. He joined the Church in 1988 at the age of 22 and had been invited to hear the discussions by a friend who was being taught by the missionaries. He studied the Church for a year and during that time fell in love with the Book of Mormon. Throughout the year, many teams of missionaries taught him but it was not until one team challenged him to pray and fast that his conversion went from an intellectual one where he was not preparing for baptism to a spiritual one in which he asked the missionaries to set up his baptism. It is not enough to have good discussions but rather missionaries must see that the investigator has a spiritual connection. </span><br />
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doing great and all is well I rolled into Ghana last night around 11:30 and
then just went to bed and I was exhausted. before we were getting in the taxi
to go to the MTC the taxi driver and other guys who helped me and some sisters
with our bags ended up smuggling some money out of me saying I needed to pay a
tip when really I didn't... I thought they were my friends but they will do
anything to get an extra buck (they took 20 but I got 10 back luckily). I'm
blessed to have learned that lesson and to not trust so quickly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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people on the plane but my companion is great, Elder Fotu he is from Tonga and
a solid guy. Every meal here is like a Half a loaf of bread, small oranges and
an egg with some hot chocolate sort of drink. My typing and spelling isn't that
great but we don't get much time, I will send pictures soon or when I get the
chance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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kidding you sweat 24/7 here! It doesn't matter where you are you are sweating
constantly because it is so hot here. And super humid. Ghana is not anything
like what you think, you will see and hear over time what I mean. The people
are loving and easy to love but when they are trying to get somewhere or
waiting in line for something. They don't wait, they will do whatever it takes
to get to the front of the line or to be first. I would say they are very
patient/ Impatient people. You have to be patient with them because they are so
impatient so i am learning slowly but getting the hang of it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tell all the mothers that over packing their kids is great but everyone looks
at us as the rich rich white kid. They accept me and all love me so that
is good but things are going good and its starting to settle in more and more
but there is lot to learn.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Gotta go
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family I love you guy’s lots don't worry about me I'm doing wonderful and
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Truth is it was a mix of emotions,it was fun, it was sad. It was moments of looking at him thinking how do I let him go. How do I trust the Lord with this young man I love so dearly. But then I was reminded that Heavenly Father trusted me enough to send him to me so I could prepare him for this very moment.<br />
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I knew that Jayson was going to a place that was different and hard and the last thing he needed was a mother crying her eyes out. Jayson has always been strong, and this time it was up to me to be strong.<br />
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Jayson got set apart and that was a great experience, Grandma and Grandpa Taylor were there with Brandon and Ryan Taylor and Scott and Kris and Carter Moffitt. President Robinson gave a beautiful setting apart. It was a evening I will never forget.<br />
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We stayed up late talking and finishing packing and then I laid on the bean bag and just watched him sleep. So many wonderful memories came to my mind.<br />
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We got up early had breakfast and then had a family prayer together for the last time.It was emotional for Justin and Kailee as well as Travis and I. I asked Jayson to to give me a Priesthood blessing of Comfort. What an amazing experience that moment was one I will never forget. We headed to the airport the drive seemed long. I was praying the whole time. This was Jayson's first time flying and he was going alone. No other missionaries would be meeting up with him.<br />
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A tender mercy as we were saying our goodbyes at the airport I noticed a man and his wife in line. They stepped out of line and approached us and said Young man where are you headed. Jayson said I am going to the Ghana Kumasi Mission. They asked what his travel plans were and he told them that he was going to SLC, then to Amsterdam and then on to Accra,Ghana. The sweet lady said "that is our flight plan also". I hugged her and told her thank you. She said they would make sure he got on is flights and would watch after him. I cant tell you how much that meant to me.<br />
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Carter, Scott, Austin and Sam came and then Grandma and Grandpa Taylor and Uncle Ryan. Saying goodbye broke my heart watching Justin say good bye was the hardest part. I was watching Jayson thinking I am not ready to say goodbye. Next thing I know I am hugging him and he says " Mom I love you I don't know if I can do this".<br />
I whispered in his ear " Jayson you have got this you can do this it's just a scout a MAJOR scout camp. He said" ya your right I got this". We hugged which seemed like forever and not long enough at the same time. We smiled and he was off we went upstairs and watched as he boarded the plane. Justin was in tears and that made it hard on me to see the little kids so sad. I smiled and waved as he stopped to wave one last time and then my heart just ached.<br />
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I know he is doing the right thing and I know he is supposed to go to Ghana. I will be his biggest fan as e plays for the Lords team. I CAN DO HARD THINGS!!!<br />
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Jayson called from the SLC airport from the sweet ladies phone he said they were waiting for him when he got off and that they bought him lunch at Cafe Rio and gave him a $2.00 bill. I could hear her say tell your mom we will make sure you are on the flight to Accra and all will be well. We said goodbye and he was gone. I found my self not really crying not really sad. Honestly I was to busy keeping my other 3 kids busy or they would start crying.<br />
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I stayed up most the night watching his flights and waiting for word if he made it. When I did not hear and should have I emailed the MTC and found out the poor kid was so tired he forgot to hit send on the message letting us know he made it.<br />
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The sweet Couple that was my Tender Mercy</div>
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Mason is trying to facetime Jayson after he left he did this for a week everyday several times. then he would get on his pretend phone and call Jayson's best friend Carter and tell him that Jayson was not answering and so he needed him to go get him and bring him home!!!</div>
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Mason watching the plane. Justin's sweet spirit had a hard time letting his big brother go.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780775439462951733.post-46964038917355592292015-06-15T18:12:00.000-06:002016-03-20T19:35:52.690-06:00Hello to you all welcome to my blog about my mission and the preparation to get ready to go. I am headed to Ghana Kumasi, Africa. This blog will be used to share my experiences with you and to help spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I feel so bless to be going to Ghana. I am excited for this wonderful experience.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780775439462951733.post-3684254511197353992015-06-02T17:07:00.000-06:002016-03-20T19:36:11.077-06:00Amazing night at the ST.George TempleJune 2, 2015<br />
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What a great afternoon. Jayson had to be at the temple at 3:00 the session was at 4:40. We had so many wonderful friend come support Jayson. Jayson loves the temple he goes to the temple every week sometimes several times to do baptisms for the dead. So he is really looking forward to doing other work there. It was such a great experience for all of us there.Travis was his Escort. I loved being there with him I will never forget how that felt. Jayson made the comment that he did not go to the temple it went through him. I had never thought of it that way. He is so ready for whats ahead of him. Its amazing how grown up he is. Time is going so fast. <br />
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Shopping with little Mason was fun they had to stop to get a picture!!<br />
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Jayson was ordained on Sunday as a Elder. Today at school a lady from the office walked in to the class he was in and asked if anyone had any oil and could give a blessing. he said yes I can. He went to he office and helped give a fellow student who was sick a blessing she wrote him the nicest thank you note. I am so grateful he is worthy to have such a great gift to share with others.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780775439462951733.post-82583358714565859732015-05-03T16:44:00.000-06:002016-02-24T11:26:40.218-07:00He is a ElderMay 3, 2015<br />
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What a special Sunday day. Jayson was ordained a Elder today. Travis did such a great job it was a really great blessing. Jayson looks so much older today. He got his first bottle of oil. We are so proud of him.<br />
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