What a Week‏

Afoyo!

This was a very quick week. To be honest, not a whole lot happened. We have been working harder than ever to find families to build the branch. I think that are hard work will start paying off very soon. Since not a lot happened I will tell you about some of my investigators.

First, Jeffrey and his wife, Martha. He is the man! He has come to church the past two weeks and is reading in the Book of Mormon. He knows that the book is true. He keeps all the commitments we give to him and he is really progressing towards his baptism. We talked to him about the opportunity to get baptized and then baptize his wife. He seemed really excited about that. She on the other hand is progressing very slow. She has not yet come to church. She also hasn't read the Book of Mormon. I know that once she does, she will start making progress. I have faith that the Lord will give her the answer to her prayers.

Next, Gloria and Paul. Paul is a very devout Catholic. He seems interested, but has a hard time keeping commitments. Gloria is super interested, but also has a hard time keeping her commitments. We gave her a Book of Mormon on Thursday and she seemed way excited to read it. I know that when they both read it they will get the conformation that it is true just like I have.

I just want to stop and bare testimony about the Book of Mormon. I know that it is a book inspired by God. It contains the fullness of the everlasting gospel, and like Joseph Smith said, I know that a man can "get nearer to God by abiding by it's precepts than by any other book." If you haven't already gained a testimony of this Book I plead with you to take up Moroni's challenge and read, ponder, and pray about it. You will receive an answer. My love for the Book of Mormon grows everyday as I study it and learn of the great men and women in it. What I have learned also is that you can't just read it and expect it to change your life. You have to apply what you learn in your own life. I challenge you all to do exactly that. Read everyday, and choose one thing to apply. I know that as you do this, you will feel yourself come closer to God and feel the spirit stronger in you life.

Well, I just finally want to say what a great zone I have! We have so much fun! We even got Zone T-shirts this week and they are way sweet! We are going to wear them next week to Chobe. Chobe is a safari excursion, so next week I should have some awesome pictures of animals.

Love you all. Keep following the Lords will. Hope all is well.

Love,

Elder Hawk


You know you are in Africa when you get used to not seeing white people.

 Just chewin' on some sugarcane

 The Zone

 Cute little guy

Gulu Branch Primary