This week was so eventful! We had a road trip down to Harare for Zone Conference and it was good, as usual! President Makasi talked about 2 main topics:
1. Extending meaningful baptismal dates- He really discussed how these people are PEOPLE! They should never feel forced or pressured to be baptized. They need to have spiritual experiences and even received a witness that this is what they want to do. Then they will be baptized for themselves and be life long converts to the church!
2. Ministering with the members- The whole concept of ministering hasn't really been caught on here in Zimbabwe. The church is already so new, and they think that ministering is just visiting those returning members. Obviously, that's part of it... but everyone in the branch needs to feel the love of their Savior and know that people in the ward or branch are concerned about them, and are their friend. Because of the lack of ministering, President Makasi encouraged us missionaries to go with the members and be their ministering partner. We are so excited to implement that and go with the relief society sisters! This is a way for us missionaries to work with the members, finding returning members to visit, and gain their trust!
We are still trying to build our teaching pool, and finding through our own efforts isn't successful here in town. That is another reason we are excited to minister with members, they will help us in our missionary work. The people we ARE teaching though, are doing AMAZING! We had another miracle this week with 8 people at church. I am grateful that Heavenly Father is answering our prayers.
Being a missionary has really helped me to recognize that Heavenly Father is aware of me. I know he directing the work here in Bindura. I received a blessing from President Makasi when we had interviews, and in the blessing he said," Sister Kershaw, you should be aware, in fact VERY aware, that Heavenly Father knows what you are doing. He knows you are in Zimbabwe and you are here for a specific reason. Go forward with faith." He is not only aware of me, but he is aware of all of his children. He knows you and loves you!
Nyasha and No matter were baptized this week! It is always a special thing to watch people enter into the waters of baptism, and onto a path that will lead them back to their father in heaven! The gospel is so good, and it changes lives every day!
I love you, I pray for you, I MISS YOU!
Love,
Sister Kershaw
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