This week has had some hectic days. There were a lot of meetings. We don't really have an important part to play in meetings at all, but we get mobbed when meetings are over. People want supplies and distribution and food and everything else. We were very happy when we were able to attend the zone conference in Tamale. We drove up on Friday and came back on Sunday after church. I was so happy to see people that I hadn't seen in a long time and who--in some cases--I was worried might be less-active. Most everyone is doing well. I had the special privilege to ride with President and Sister Cosgrave and Elder and Sister Dearing while my companion rode with the assistants and the Tamale zone leaders. It was a blast.
What would be your advice or suggestion to someone going to Africa for a bit? What do you know now that you had no idea when packing to go? Along with what Elder Neville said, sunscreen and bug spray are useless. And for goodness sake, we can buy deodorant and soap here. This isn't the middle of the Sahara. I would pack a lot less because if you need it, you can usually find it.
What gospel principle is the hardest for the African people to truly understand? To group it all under one topic, I would say self-discipline. It's hard for them to control themselves in terms of time, money, commitment-keeping, and chastity, to mention a few. I think that everyone in the world probably has difficulty with that.
Do you have a favorite topic/ lesson in the preach my gospel to teach. I really enjoy teaching about the Godhead and the Holy Ghost in particular. Whenever we teach someone what the Holy Ghost feels like and what his roles are, He is always there to give a clear example of what we are saying. And people understand it.
Do you have a weekly calling in your ward? I don't have any teaching assignments or anything in the branch for the first time since the very beginning of my mission. It's neat to sit in class and participate.
What is your favorite hymn to sing in Africa? There was just a wave a missionaries from here that left for Africa. Do you know anyone from Eastern Idaho arriving in Kumasi? No. I've looked at the ones coming and I don't know any of them, although there is one from Idaho Falls.
Do you know anyone associated with Australia? Do you know that Australia is 1,000 miles farther from home than Africa? Yeah, I know some missionaries that are from Australia. And Elder and Sister Wood are in New Zealand, which is kind of close.
What gospel principle is the hardest for the African people to truly understand? To group it all under one topic, I would say self-discipline. It's hard for them to control themselves in terms of time, money, commitment-keeping, and chastity, to mention a few. I think that everyone in the world probably has difficulty with that.
Do you have a favorite topic/ lesson in the preach my gospel to teach. I really enjoy teaching about the Godhead and the Holy Ghost in particular. Whenever we teach someone what the Holy Ghost feels like and what his roles are, He is always there to give a clear example of what we are saying. And people understand it.
Do you have a weekly calling in your ward? I don't have any teaching assignments or anything in the branch for the first time since the very beginning of my mission. It's neat to sit in class and participate.
What is your favorite hymn to sing in Africa? There was just a wave a missionaries from here that left for Africa. Do you know anyone from Eastern Idaho arriving in Kumasi? No. I've looked at the ones coming and I don't know any of them, although there is one from Idaho Falls.
Do you know anyone associated with Australia? Do you know that Australia is 1,000 miles farther from home than Africa? Yeah, I know some missionaries that are from Australia. And Elder and Sister Wood are in New Zealand, which is kind of close.
Brother Bukari, a branch member and the security guard who works here, just told my companion that his hand is "difficult like monkey buttocks" meaning that the skin is not soft.
When I called home on mother's day, mom gave me some advice on what I should start working on to make things work out when I come home. I wasn't ready to start thinking about all of that then, but I'm as ready as I'll ever be now. How should I prepare?
Love,
Elder Nelson
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