Slow Week

This was not a very exciting week. It was one of those weeks on mission when almost every single appointment you have made falls through, those of you who are returned missionaries know what I am talking about. It was also very hot this week. So, it was alot of fun having no appointments and spending the day contacting and tracting in the friendly sun :) But things like that happen. Even our great, progressing investigators were not available to meet with us, but we met a lot of great people, so it wasn't so bad. I just hope this week goes better, because I am not sure I would survive another week like that. So, I don't have much to report this week. But the month of November was very exciting the Johannesburg South Africa mission, record settting, and we are also having a record setting year. Here are the statistics received from my mission president. I thought you might be interested in these, I was anyway. It is really amazing the work we are engaged in here. So here are the statistics:

Dear Elders and Sisters,
Please note the expression of appreciation from our Area President, Elder Koelliker, for the wonderful work you are doing bringing many souls unto Christ. It is worthy of note that in November, the large majority of our missionary companionships (80%) had investigators enter the waters of baptism.
Another milestone of note is the first Sacrament meeting of the new group in Mochudi, Botswana which took place on December 6. It was remarkable that 56 individuals attended the wonderful meeting.
Just short note to document two milestones in the mission.
1) This past weekend the new Tzaneen South Africa District was formally created, consisting of the five branches Mokopane, Polokwane, Lenyenye, Tzaneen, and Modjadji.
2) The mission baptized 196 individuals in November—this is a record monthly high. This brings the year to date total to 1,528.

I am pretty sure that last year the entire year they had less than 1000 baptisms, this year is much better. we are working hard everyday, and the work here is progressing in remarkable amounts. This truly is the Lord's work, and He is preparing His people. I am so lucky to be a part of the Lord's army at this exciting time.
Sister Barber