3 more Baptisms set

This week we had some great experiences. We have this one family, the Kgetsi family, that is really progressing nicely. We went to teach them this week, and the father (or Rra, as they are called here) had his cousin over. We taught him about the restoration and the Book of Mormon, and it was a neat experience because Debakaone and Leano (the Rra and Mma) were telling his cousin that he really needs to listen to our message, read the Book of Mormon, and then pray to know if it is true! It was great to see them bear their testimonies about the Book of Mormon. It was just a neat experience to see them teaching others what we had taught them! The other really neat experience happened yesterday. We went and taught this man, Mogogi and his fiance. When we sat down and started he had lots of questions about prophets, Joseph Smith, and the Book of Mormon, he was very skeptical. He wasn't buying it, and just figured we were false prophets. But once we starting teaching and testifying, the Spirit really resolved all of his concerns. It was amazing, we really didn't do anything, the Spirit really worked through us to resolve all of his concerns, and he felt it so strong. When we were finished he said he was definitely going to read the Book of Mormon, and asked when we were coming back before we even got around to setting up another appointment. It was probably the best lesson I have been yet. And I decided that was because he asked questions, which invited the Spirit, and the Spirit was able to teach him and resolve all of his concerns. It was wonderful. I wish you all could have been there. This week we also commited three people to baptism, and we are hoping to commit three more this coming week! The work is progressing so well. I am just so lucky I called to this mission where the people are so ready for the message we have. My companion and I express our thanks to our Father in Heaven for sending us to this mission daily. We really are so fortunate, and it really is the best mission in the world!
Sister Barber

Diamond Mines!

This week went by so fast, time just keeps picking up speed, I kind of wish it would go back to those first two weeks where time seemed to be crawling! This week on Wednesday we took a trip as a zone to see the Jwaneng Diamond Mine. It is the largest Diamond Mine in the world! It was cool. It was an underground mine like I was expecting, but it was this big pit, kind of like the grand canyon in a way. It was cool. The trucks they use to haul the rocks out of the pit are the biggest trucks you will ever see in your life. The tires are taller than a one story building! Huge. If I could load pictures I would, but I can't so you will have to wait to see until I send pictures home, or I get home. But trust me, these trucks are massive! I once again decided that diamonds do not attract me. I don't need or even want one. I would much rather spend my money on something more useful. They are pretty sure, but they aren't worth as much as people think they are worth. So that was fun. And on the way to the mine, I saw my first monkey! FINALLY! I thought for sure I would have seen many monkeys by now, but I hadn't until wednesday, and I only saw it for a second! But I did see it! As for the work this week, it was good. We tracted into a lot of families. One of our goals as a mission is to convert families (father, mother, and kids) And we found quite a few this week just from tracting,so that is great. And one of them came to church on Sunday! It was great! Well, that is all for this week, hopefully more exciting things will happen this coming week that I can report on next week. I still hope all of you are making right decisions! Oh, and I have heard how great Springville girls are doing this summer. My mission presidents likes to give me updates! So know that there are people over here in Africa keeping track of you, and we are so impressed with how your summer went! Good luck this season. I wish I could be there to witness it! Keep working hard! I brag about you girls all the time!
Sister Barber

Address Change

The PO Box address has changed as of this week, so please take note:
P/bag 351 #272
Gaborone, Botswana

Also packages will get through quicker if marked "missionary supplies".

Until next week -

07/13

Well, this week was great! With the three companionships in our ward, we had right around 30 investigators at Church on Sunday! It was amazing! The people here are so ready, it is unbelievable.Well, I made it through my first transfer, almost, I guess there is still a couple of days left. It went by fast, and i am sure the time will only pick up speed, kind of scary. I will be home before you know it. i will be staying in the same area with the same companion this next transfer. Which is good because we are starting to work well together, and I am just starting to get to know the people here. This week we met a lot of interesting people. One man has been waiting for our message his entire life. He has visited so many churches, and finally got fed up with them, and decided he would just worship on his own because he didn't feel like any of them were right. Boy did he love our message! When we got home we got a text from him asking how he could get a hold of the Book of Mormon! Awesome, so we will be getting him one tomorrow. Mission is great, the church is true. I'm not sure what else to say, other than every decision you make has consequences. if you want good consequences you will make good decisions. We really do control our own destiny. Every choice we make either brings us closer to the Savior or further away from him. It is up to you how close or far you want to be the Savior, but let me suggest that being closer is ALOT easier than being farther. Always remember that! Choose the Right. It is really just that simple. I hope you all make good decisions this week!

07/07/2009

This week went by so fast, we did a lot of finding this week. We did a lot of stands where we open our trunk, here they call it a boot, and put up flyers that say free books about Jesus Christ, and Put light in your life. Those draw a lot of attention, so we get to talk to a lot of people that way, and we also did a lot of tracting this week. We talked to a lot of people. It was fun. However, it was kind of frustrating because sisters are not allowed to tract after dark, and we didn't really have many lessons this week, so we had a hard time finding things to do until 9. Most nights we just ended up calling people and trying to set up appointments. It is dissapointing to see when you know someone has felt the spirit. For example we watched finding faith in christ DVD with this family we tracted into, they really enjoyed it and i could tell they felt the spirit, but when we tried to set up a return appointment, they said, "we will call you when we are free." Ish, I hate when that happens. Hopefully they call. Other than that, things are going well. The weather has been chilly. I never thought I would need my jacket I brought, but I have needed it and wanted a thicker one like every day. Who would have thought that i would be cold in Africa, but I am. Well, I had better go, but remember that the Church is true. Till next time....