Well we got transfer news today. It's a little different though because there won't be any changes next transfer because there is only one new missionary. I am staying with Elder Majawa in Bardege. I am excited to continue the work here in Gulu. Elder Dean is the new Zone Leader, which is weird because he was already in our zone. Elder Rogers is going to Nsambya. Elder Roylance is staying and getting a new companion.
Well now to talk about the week. It was a pretty long one. We are still finding a lot of families and many are progressing. The biggest struggle we are having right now are getting the investigators to come to church though. That being said the overall church attendance is going up and the atmosphere of the branch is getting much better. We have been talking with the branch president a lot to see how we can not only bring new members in but get some of the inactive ones back. I know that with the Lord we can make this branch much stronger and build a solid foundation in the Bardege branch.
This week we had some great dinner appointments, which is rare here in Gulu. The one I'm sending a picture of is with a family where only the daughter is a member. The Mama is a very strong catholic (just like everyone else in Gulu), but me and Elder Majawa got caught in the rain and we took refuge in her little shop. We talked for about an hour or so and we had her laughing big. We asked her when we were going to come eat with her (something that's not rude here) and she said we could come the next day with the whole zone. She cooked a lot for us! We had chicken, beef, cabbage, doe doe, sweet potato, and chapate and it was delicious!! After we ate she asked each one of us to share our story and testimony about the church. As it came to me I had a strong impression to share about the importance of the plan of salvation and the ability to be with our families forever. I talked about Jace (Elder Hawk's brother who passed away 16 years ago at the age of 4 months due to a congenital heart defect) and how I knew that one day, if I live right, I could be with him again. I felt the Spirit confirm that truth in my heart. I truly believe that we can be together with our families forever, and I know that it is only through this church that its possible. I'm so thankful to be part of this gospel, and part of a family who has been sealed in the temple for all eternity. After everyone finished she finally understood why her daughter wanted to be part of this church. She may never be baptized or accept the gospel, but she knows that it is a good church.
We also got to watch conference the last two days! (Finally!) We didn't watch all the sessions though because Saturday is the best day to catch people at home. I love conference so much and can always feel the power of the spirit testify that these men were called of God.
Well not much else happened this week. We are still pushing and working hard. I hope all is well back home. I love all of you and want you to know that God loves you more than you can imagine.
Love, Elder Hawk
You know you're in Africa when women can balance anything on their head.
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