The young women & the branch
As we’re preparing to leave Rwanda I was released as Young Woman president on Sunday. I’ve never cried when being released before – it’s usually a celebration – this time it was hard. I’ve come to love and respect those girls so much and they have taught me just as much, if not more, than I have taught them. We have one more Sunday with the branch before we leave. One of the best reasons for us for being in Rwanda has been the Church and serving this new small branch. John always says that church will never be the same! I have a feeling he’s right.
We never made it to see the branch move into the new building. Things move so slowly here and even though it was due to be ready in January the grounds are still unfinished and we cannot move in until it is complete. it will be a great blessing to the branch when they can finally meet here.
The new building - finished, except for the grounds - but we're still not in!
The Branch Presidency. Titus, Eric and Joshua
We also have our first ever missionaries in Rwanda! Elder and Sister Andrus are all-stars and have been here a couple of weeks now. They are teaching the discussions in groups and we have another set of baptisms next weekend – this time in a swimming pool. Having them here is making a huge difference and certainly keeping them busy.
The first missionaries - Elder and Sister Andrus
Thursday was our last Young Women meting together. We made decorations for the new YW room in the chapel and played party games. it was a lot of fun.
We started making decorations for the new YW room
Pass the parcel
This morning we had our last activity and went swimming – which is something the girls have wanted to do since I arrived. None of them can swim and so we attempted to teach them- it was hilarious and hard work. At least Viviane will be a little more prepared for her baptism next week! I have loved serving and spending time with the girls. One day John and I will return and see how their lives have changed because of the gospel.