Another email to read about my crazy adventures in Africa!
Things weren't all that crazy this week. There were a bunch of disappointments and a lot of people running from us but all in all, it was a normal week.
We had a lot of rough days where no matter how hard we planned we wouldn't have anyone to teach. There were times where we would call investigators and they would say that they would be around at a certain time. And then when we would get there they wouldn't be around, or they would try to dodge us completely. It has been happening my whole mission but the whole time I have been out here I haven't seen it nearly as bad as it is here in Nkawkaw. A lot of people have heard a lot of negative things about the church and are seriously afraid of us. I always don't think we look scary but to some people we do, I guess. To make things even harder for us we even started to see members dodge us. We would make plans to go proselyte with them or to go with them to meet their friends but every time they wouldn't be around or see us coming and run away from us. Things are basically all on us right now in the branch. The members are expecting us to do everything from chapel cleaning to giving talks in church plus all of the missionary work. It is super frustrating but we are not giving up and the Lord is blessing us with some serious miracles and blessings for our efforts.
We are seeing some serious progress with our investigators. We have four that are progressing right now. Two of which is the family that I have been talking about. The major miracle with them is that the branch president is doing a lot to help them to be married. Hopefully, if everything goes right they will be married by next month and then the baptism can happen! I am so happy and excited for that wonderful family. They are getting more and more converted to the gospel every day. It is so awesome to see that. The major thing that has happened is that we are planning to baptize two guys next week. We will finally break the three-month drought in the branch. They are two guys named Collins and Emmanuel. Both were invited by a member to come to church. Nobody thought they would come and then they both unexpectedly came! Surprised everyone especially my companion and I that one is for sure. Only Collins seemed super serious at first glance. We met with him all of last week and didn't think anything of Emmanuel until he surprised us again by coming to church yesterday! It was fantastic. Both asked when they can be baptized and want to be members so bad. They are really feeling the spirit and are super touched by the church. Both told us that they had experienced countless churches before and never found one that suited them. They even vowed never to go to church again until they found out about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and decided to give it a shot. They are now on their way to baptism. It is absolutely amazing! God always blesses those that obey Him and do all that they can to follow Him!
I love all of you and am so grateful for your constant love and support! Hope you all have a great week and continue to find joy and happiness in living the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
Love,
Elder Ordyna
Lunch at the Sisters Apartment after dealing with some zone business
Exchange with Elder Carlson in Domeabra
Riding in Taxi with my companion Elder Etukudo and a member Nancy
Shout out to the Promised Land of Arizona and my mom for sending me this awesome shirt
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