This week there is not much to tell about. My companion has become pretty sick, leaving us stuck in boarding. Now, the mission wants us to keep contact with anyone to a minimal and stay home if we are sick at all. I'm starting to get a little sick so that is fun too. Anyone remember what the world was like before all this virus nonsense?
We did meet someone who works at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga. Its the most expensive hotel in Durban, and she attended the temple and LOVED it. She said she had never felt a spirit like that before and wanted to know everything we could teach her. We taught her while sitting outside at Debonairs Pizza.
Other than that, there is not much to say.
Till next week!
Elder Moser
To Mom:
Man, this week has been rough. My companion is sick...... :L
I have also been thinking a lot about how the church has been brought into our homes and food storage and all that good stuff, and it really strengthens my testimony about a modern day prophet, that is for sure! Sacrament meeting was strange, for it was only two of us and we didn't get permission to have it till the morning of. We cleaned our boarding according to the sacredness of the experience.
I don't know what the plan with this carona virus thing is, but South Africa just declared a state of emergency, and they are revoking all visas from countries with High risk, which includes America. I don't know what is going to happen from here.
Also, I'm drinking straight water lately. I don't feel any difference but I like the challenge :)
March 13, 2020
Dear Families and Priesthood Leaders of our Missionaries,
We are as concerned here in South Africa, as you may be in your home country, about the spread of the Covid-19 virus. We are monitoring the situation closely and acting with faith and prudence as our Church leaders have directed.
First, the virus has reached South Africa, but at this time is very small and contained. There are 8 cases in KwaZulu Natal and just one case in the Free State – the two states where our mission operates.
Second, as directed by President Nelson, all regular church gatherings are canceled for the foreseeable future. If there is a baptism scheduled it will be held with a minimum number of people present. We are working on ways to hold Mission leadership activities using technology.
For now, the proselyting work will go forward, but with precautions. As directed by the Southeast Africa Area Presidency all Missionaries have been told to follow the standard rules of hand-washing, keeping distance, avoiding handshakes and hugs, etc. We have our young missionary leadership following up weekly to ensure all preventive measures and standard rules are taking place.
We are as concerned here in South Africa, as you may be in your home country, about the spread of the Covid-19 virus. We are monitoring the situation closely and acting with faith and prudence as our Church leaders have directed.
First, the virus has reached South Africa, but at this time is very small and contained. There are 8 cases in KwaZulu Natal and just one case in the Free State – the two states where our mission operates.
Second, as directed by President Nelson, all regular church gatherings are canceled for the foreseeable future. If there is a baptism scheduled it will be held with a minimum number of people present. We are working on ways to hold Mission leadership activities using technology.
For now, the proselyting work will go forward, but with precautions. As directed by the Southeast Africa Area Presidency all Missionaries have been told to follow the standard rules of hand-washing, keeping distance, avoiding handshakes and hugs, etc. We have our young missionary leadership following up weekly to ensure all preventive measures and standard rules are taking place.
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