June 25, 2018 - Service

Hey everybody!!

I hope everyone is doing well! This week was a great one! We were able to get some much needed work done in our area, and we met some sweet people along the way. Elder Hansen and I still have our hands full, but we're enjoying every minute of it! 

On Tuesday we went to district meeting in Chitungwiza! Being back at the meetinghouse there brought memories rushing back from my time in Seke. It was really cool to be there for the first time in over a year. We had a busy day planned, but it turns out that Elder Hansen is allergic to cashews, which were contained in a candy bar that he ate after the meeting. He ended up getting sick, so we had to head back home so he could get some rest.

With Elder Huffaker

The next day we had exchanges with the Queensdale elders. I went with Elder Huffaker. He is from Colorado and we were in adjacent districts in the MTC. While we were walking back to the car to get some water, we met a woman who was taught by missionaries two years ago in Waterfalls here in Harare. We set an appointment with her, but didn't know where she stayed. She said we could go with her to see her house. It turns out that she lives in Stoneridge 2, which is another part of our area--a very distant part of our area. We walked for nearly an hour through some fields and giant rocks to find her place, but it was worth it because she seems very receptive and willing to learn about the gospel!

Blessing's baptism
(featuring Mathias and Kelvin)

 A picture from our last MLC with President Mkhabela
(4 weeks back)

The highlight of the week was Blessing's baptism! She has a super cool conversion story! Two years ago she had a dream about sitting in a classroom and reading two Bibles. She had another dream about a white guy and an African coming to visit her. Then a month or so ago, Elder Allen and Elder Nhamo contacted her and started teaching her. When she learned about the Book of Mormon, she understood about the dream of having two books of scripture. She's a very pure and genuine person that has had some difficult and confusing experiences in her life, and I know that she will be greatly blessed by her membership in the Church!

Recently we've been talking a lot about serving others. The Savior set a perfect example by going about "doing good," and simply serving others is a major part of the gospel of Christ. As Elder Hansen and I have been looking for opportunities to share the gospel and find new people to teach, we've tried to keep our eyes open for chances to help others. As we've done so, we've been able to assist members and investigators and doors have been opened for us. I testify that as we seek to help those around us, we will truly share the light of Christ with others! Have a great week, and find ways to serve those around you!

Love Elder Barlow