Week 19

Sweet Sweet Victory!

Now we're Cruising above the Hori-i-i-zon!

Throwback picture from his plane ride to Africa.

This week was simply Victorious! Not neccesarily for us, but for those we have been working hard with this week. 

Brother Rogers Baptism

Firstly, Brother Rogers got Baptized this week! We met Rogers when I was first getting Elder Bratsman comfortable with Street Contacting. I pointed him out to Elder Bratsman and had him give it a shot. We set a return appointment to meet him at the church the next day, and he's been a rockstar ever since! Elder Bratsman had the opportunity to Baptize him, and everything went great. Rogers looked so happy to finally have made it to this point, and it has been a great pleasure helping him through his journey!

We also had eight solid investigators at church who are all on their own course towards Baptism. They loved church, and were so happy to be there. These investigators are already excited to bring others to know what they've felt, and be baptized themselves. I can't wait to see them all progress as well!

Yesterday evening after church we went to see Esther and her family, along with her neighbor Florence and her two boys. They all came to church, and were anxious to meet with us. Florence's two boys ran off to grab sodas for us, and came back with the sodas,

MTC Throwback: Elder Mathemera and I
 playing it Cool. Hashtag Roomies!

a loaf of bread, biscuit sticks, and a couple of lollipops for us. Our quick visit turned into a dinner appointment. While waiting for the boys to get back we learned that Esthers Father had been sick, and he wanted to come to church too, but didn't have the strength. We offered him a blessing and he gladly accepted. This little old man didn't understand the words we said, but he could obviously feel the power of our blessing. 

We sang some songs, prayed, and went on with the dinner. All was normal and dandy. Suddenly, the young man (named Precious) seated next to Mose Joseph (Esthers Father) began excitedly saying "Mose! Mose!, He's Eating!". It had just dawned on the group that Esthers father, who apparently hadn't eaten for three days had just eaten a couple of slices of bread, and was currently downing a Mountain Dew! Mose looked at us with love and gratitude for the blessing we gave him, and started speaking to us in his native language. With Esther Interpreting for us, we heard him say "Thank You, thank you. No matter what I will follow you, I know it's right". 

That night as we taught them about the priesthood, we truly saw the power we were testifying of in action! The family was so grateful for us and our visit to their humble home; not only for the miracles seen, but for the message we carried, and the love of the savior

MTC Throwback: The Johannesburg Temple

they could see through us.

I am truly loving the work here, and I can't believe the many simple miracles I see each and every day. The Lord truly does work through each and every one of us: we just have to follow him and seek those opportunities. I know that he is with us if we will only seek him.

I hope each and every one of you have a wonderful week! 

Love,

Elder Winn 

MTC Throwback: District 3 Chilling on the stairs eating candy.