I was not transferred – I’m staying in the Pointe
Noire branch! But I’ll be receiving a
new companion from Cameroon –Elder Lundberg. I am very excited to work with him. I’ll have
to be the leader around the area since I know where everyone lives. Luckily he speaks French very well. So watch out Pointe Noire it's Johnson and Lundberg
now! haha Elder Baker will remain in Pointe Noire and
have a new companion also.
Happy early Birthday
to dad!! I have it written in my planner
so I won’t forget. Thanks for teaching
me to work hard and always put in my very best. It helps so much on a mission
to have that mentality - so thanks dad for all you do not only for me but also
the family! I love you!
We are teaching a lot
of families now. We have 3 new families
we are teaching. One is legally married
and another is from Ghana!! We also
found a Code de la Famille, and so we have been studying that like crazy. Sadly
- we are finding that the laws are actually really good. It’s just that no one keeps the laws and
there is no way to enforce them. We might need a miracle on this one, but we
are still studying and trying to come up with solutions to the DOT. Missionary
work is truly a family affair (it includes both you at home and here in Africa)
We have 4 baptisms
this week which is getting us excited. So to answer your questions, although Pointe
Noire is a coastal city - the sea is used for oil drilling. It’s full of
massive cargo ships and oil rigs. The thing is that food is not un-findable but
it’s just very plain and lacks nutrition. For example, manioc, it’s just flour
and roots but is filling. i don’t really know the solution to the social
problems here in Africa, but it seems like the Gospel helps! (thank Ferious for
offering to send his fishing poles, that was kind)
i am trying to send
pictures today so this will be all for now. We are doing well and I am as happy
as a clam here!
Love,
Elder Johnson
Sorry - pictures didn’t
load and I will try to start making my emails more spiritual. After all, a
mission is full of spiritual insights that could help with everyone at home. Love you and everyone at home. Please make sure everyone knows I appreciate
the prayers and emails!
Love,
Julius Johnson
