Gabbagoo

August 12, 2019

We have been quoting Mobsters and Mormons all week. My companion (because he is Brazilian) says everything super funny. He always says "Gabagoo Ham" haha. He is a funny guy. I hope after this week we are together a third transfer. Transfer news are this Saturday and for some reason I am really nervous for these ones.

We had a hectic week with two different transfers. I got to actually leave my area for the first time on mission, and spend some time with an elder from my group, elder Nichols, in Illovu. We had an appointment for every hour of the day, but I didn't really get to say much, because he talked to everybody in Zulu. Thats hard for me, because I don't know much. It's not the mission language either. But all is well, we had a powerful day. Other than a lady not opening the door for us even though we could see each other through the window. We had an appointment but I guess she changed her mind and wouldn't even open the door for us. kinda put a damper on the day, but what can we do? Gotta press forward.

Next day, I went on an exchange with Elder Ostler from Umlazi. We came to Kwamashu and had a strong day. We had 4 appointments towards the end of the day  but they were all 30 minutes from each other and very far away from each other. We only were able to make it to two of them, but it was people who are preparing for baptism. We ended our last appointment WAY past dark because at the last minute the family brought us out some Khumnandi food. And I swear, I was given and entire chicken to eat holy cow I had so much meat. my body is not going to be recognizable by the time I get home. but anyways, because of how late it was and where we were, a member bought us a taxi to get home.

Our investigator prince is still struggling. We have been reading the book of Mormon with him to help him understand the doctrine of Jesus Christ. He is doing better and should be coming with us to church on Sunday.

Last Monday we got small copies of the Book of Mormon. The point of them is to read whenever we have time. If somebody asks us about it, it is a good opportunity to tell them about it and give it away. Just like president Nelson said, if we read the book of Mormon, we will make better choices everyday, and I am a witness of that. The book of Mormon changes lives. It has changed my life. Everybody please do all you can to share this book with people:)

I AM enjoying leadership more. After the whole Emergency exchange thang, I have been much better. We did a lot of exchanges with the zone this week and it honestly felt a lot more productive. We met a lot of cool people and had zero time to waste. I'm learning how to be a good leader, but be fun at the same time. It IS really hard to balance sometimes.

To answer your questions (lol) My socks are fine, but disappearing suddenly. My shoes are getting rekt. I don't remember what driving on the right side of the road even feels like anymore. Sometimes though I switch into American mode and then things get crazy for a bit haha. The hardest thing about it is people always asking us for rides, especially missionaries. We aren't really allowed to use the car for that much. I didn't have breakfast today, because we didn't have anything to eat. Our appartment is too far away to get something to eat. 

I love you all!!!
Elder Moser

Anotha One Down.

August 5, 2019

This week has been super busy, which is actually super fullfilling. I had kinda a rough week before this last one and that is why I wasn't able to email, but I decided to put my worrying aside and just do the work. 

I did SO MUCH work this past week, and I did most of that work with not my companion. Two elders in the zone were having some issues and so me and Elder Bezerra decided to do some exchanges with them. We ended up having the exchange go 3 days, and then an emergency transfer happened which made us need to drive from Amanzimtoti to Imbali, then back to Amanzimtoti, then back to Kwamashu. It ended up being over 3 hours of driving and we didn't get back home until 11pm, but that's besides the point:)

Something cool that happened this week: A member has been trying to have us visit a friend, but every time we try to go, something happens and it ends up getting cancelled. One day this week, This person cancelled again but the member asked us to still visit. When we did, She had somebody else for us to teach named Ziporah. we were able to teach the restoration then and there. God is good.

We also have been teaching a 12 year old girl named Sphokazi. Her entire family is baptized, but less active, so by our teaching Siphokazi, they are all starting to come to church again:) Siphokazi is a little shy, but is slowly getting warmed up to us.

Love you guys! Remember to read the book of mormon, and share your findings with others!:)

-Elder Moser

 Dat Krispy Kreme.

Teaching Siphokazi.

I colored this!

Kwamashu!

NgiGrand

July 23, 2019

As far as teaching goes, not much of that happened this week. We had MLC last Tuesday and Wednesday. All my meetings with president Lines impresses me so much. I love that go so much! He is so cool with all of us. One thing I especially love is he knows how to do things professional but knows how to have fun. He will have moments of teaching and humbling us all, but it is always in a loving constructive manner. It was a pretty good MLC. 

Speaking of meetings, We had Zone conference yesterday, which is the reason that I am emailing today. We were told about 3 days before and we combined with Hillcrest. I got to Conduct and the whole zone conference actually went smoother than any other I have ever been to before. 

We got to see prince again this last sunday and he is doing much better. He was a lot happier and he was sharing with us the things that he read from the Book of Mormon. He happend to read in 3 Nephi 15 where it talks about "The other Sheep" and I know that him reading that was no coincidence. There is no Coincidences in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He told us he was trying to smoke while reading the book, but he would cough a lot every time he tried, so Now he is trying to stop that! haha, So cool!

I am doing well, I am happy. I just really hope that I will get to do more teaching this week. Love you all:)

-Elder Moser