We have had some great news here!
The court case for the 2 elders in prision (Elder Keeng from botswana and Elder Omale from Nigeria)
finally happened on thursday. It has been put off and postponed about 6 times as the judge just didnt show up. Last week was supposed to be the final final appeal date but the judge never came!
But finally this thursday they were their waiting for the judge. She walked in, said appeal granted, charges dismised, you are free to go and walked out.
President was over the moon... I think he was staring to worry that it might not be cleared up by the time he leaves in 2 and a half months time. It was an amazing experience for me. Today president went to pick them up from the prision and tomorrow they are going home. One only had 4 weeks left on him mission and has spend nearly a whole year extra in ghana. he will finally be able to go home to his family. the other is going to sierra leone to finish his mission with Apples! he has 10 months remaining.
We had a dinner for them tonight and a testimony meeting. There was not a dry eye in the room, the spirit was so strong, and even now i have a lump in my throat. We sang "God be with you till we meet again" as the closing song. It was such a perfect choice for the occation espically after everything that has happened. The second verse really choked me, "When life's perils thick confound you; put his arms unfailing round you." It helped us all realize that although the times tought Heavenly Father was always there keeping them safe with his unfailing arms around them! Listening to their testimonies was a experience in its self.
finally happened on thursday. It has been put off and postponed about 6 times as the judge just didnt show up. Last week was supposed to be the final final appeal date but the judge never came!
But finally this thursday they were their waiting for the judge. She walked in, said appeal granted, charges dismised, you are free to go and walked out.
President was over the moon... I think he was staring to worry that it might not be cleared up by the time he leaves in 2 and a half months time. It was an amazing experience for me. Today president went to pick them up from the prision and tomorrow they are going home. One only had 4 weeks left on him mission and has spend nearly a whole year extra in ghana. he will finally be able to go home to his family. the other is going to sierra leone to finish his mission with Apples! he has 10 months remaining.
We had a dinner for them tonight and a testimony meeting. There was not a dry eye in the room, the spirit was so strong, and even now i have a lump in my throat. We sang "God be with you till we meet again" as the closing song. It was such a perfect choice for the occation espically after everything that has happened. The second verse really choked me, "When life's perils thick confound you; put his arms unfailing round you." It helped us all realize that although the times tought Heavenly Father was always there keeping them safe with his unfailing arms around them! Listening to their testimonies was a experience in its self.
Even after all the things that have happened to them, their faith in the Lord is unwavering. Their testimony is stronger than ever, President said that in reminded him of the sons of mosiah in the Book of Mormon, wrongly accused and thrown into prision. But the Lord did not forget them, he continued to strive with them. and eventually the walls of the prision came down and they walked free.
from the we learn that the lord will not desert those who remain loyal and faithful to him. We always knew that they would come free, it was just a matter of when. And now that day is here and it was truly a enlighting, testimony building, faith promoting experience. and i think heavenly father put me here in the office so that i might be able to witness it. He knows what we need.
We also had the interviews for all the mission this week.
so every day was pretty hectic had to organise food for all the missionaries! about 40 everyday!
but thursdays interviews were all cancelled because of the trial and part of fridays so they continue again this thurday!!! wheww the work is never over!
President keeps us pretty busy and Elder and Sister Barney (the office couple)
It makes me excited to think that this missin doesnt have to be my last!
well other than that this week should be slightly less hectic and hopefully less busy!
lots of love
Elder Anderson
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