August 21, 2017 My New Companion His name is Elder Gadah and is twenty-five. He is a Ghanaian from the Eastern Region, a town called Nsawom (It should be on the road from Kofordua to Accra), and of the same tribe as Elder Gbettie. He has only been a member for three years and cameContinueContinue reading “A Land Rich in What Matters Most”
Category Archives: Companions
Seniagya, Transfers, and Home
August 14, 2017 Transfer News! I’m training my last 12 weeks of my mission! I think it’s basically set in stone unless something absolutely crazy happens. That means that I’ll have four areas for my entire mission, and ten companions. Seems like pretty happy numbers! I will pick him up on Wednesday, when I goContinueContinue reading “Seniagya, Transfers, and Home”
A Farm, Some Corn, and Solomon
July 17, 2017 Just Like Iowa…Well, Sort Of We had the pleasure of going to a farm with a less active this week. They people gave us some food and some of that was fresh maize corn. It wasn’t sweet corn, but you better believe that I served up some amazing corn on the cobContinueContinue reading “A Farm, Some Corn, and Solomon”
Small Acts of Service
July 10, 2017 Seniagya is Growing Another transfer came and went, and I’m still with Elder Naawu. Elder Nuamah and Elder Hill got added to us for their last three weeks that they extended. Seniagya is doing well. The other two elders went there on Sunday to teach all the members and investigators. About 5ContinueContinue reading “Small Acts of Service”
The Rain in Effiduase
May 29, 2017 I’m in My New Area This week was good! I am finally in Effiduase, and the area is mostly like a village. There are spots with nice paved roads and some good buildings but mostly bush. I think the whole town is developing “small small.” But it’s really good and it feelsContinueContinue reading “The Rain in Effiduase”
Blood Tests, Russian Doctor, and Recuperation
April 24, 2017 Well, this week was kinda rough. One More Rough Week From last Saturday until last week Thursday we were inside. We were feeling really good on Thursday but decided that because the Mission President said that we needed to take it easy on ourselves, we should take one more day. Friday weContinueContinue reading “Blood Tests, Russian Doctor, and Recuperation”
Challenges and Changes
April 3, 2017 The Challenge of Leadership Well, as far as challenges… my companion is going home, so his resolve to work is weakening. Elder Antwi has been a very unique companion, and I absolutely love him. The challenge with leadership is always keeping people happy, hardworking, and obedient. It’s still a challenge balancing nurturingContinueContinue reading “Challenges and Changes”
Sweet is the Work, One Year in Ghana 10/31
*Editor’s Note – This post is late, sorry for that. The original date of the email is in the title. The Work is Progressing Oh, how I wish I didn’t forget my card reader today! Luckily, another Elder in the internet cafe had one. Yay! The first picture is with Elder Wanadi. The other isContinueContinue reading “Sweet is the Work, One Year in Ghana 10/31”
Transfers Again 10/24
* Editor’s Note – This post is late; sorry for the delay. The date is added in the title to show the original date of the email. Hey Guess what?! New Transfers are this week! I’ll give you a picture of my new companion next week. His name is Elder Wanadi, We’ll meet each other on WednesdayContinueContinue reading “Transfers Again 10/24”
Of Rain and Snails and Incredible Tales
Life is going at a hectic pace! Man, this week went so quick! I can’t believe how fast things are approaching and ahh! I’m almost 20! Another Baptism This week we had another baptism. This man is named Joseph Yankey. (YANK-ee). He is a very powerful man. He called us over to him as weContinueContinue reading “Of Rain and Snails and Incredible Tales”
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