News from Nelspruit

On Sunday August 24th we had the privilege of attending the Nelspruit Branch. President Dunn had the opportunity to call a new Branch President, due to the current President and his family moving. President and Sister Wilson Siguake, who are moving to Benoni and will be missed by this branch. (upper left) They have faithfully served for the past four years, Meet President and Sister Milton Manjate and their family (upper right). They will serve this branch moving forward and bring so much experience and love to this new calling. President Dunn stands with both Presidents, Manjate and Siguake. (lower left). Old and new branch presidencies with missionaries. (lower right)

 

After church we celebrated and enjoyed a member baptism. Shaun turned 9 and had a birthday party and a baptism with branch members.  It was fun to mingle and interact with these great members after church.

Meet the Missionaries in the Nelspruit Branch! Brother and Sister Scott just arrived and enjoyed their first Sunday on this historic day. Elder McClellan and Elder Ah Wong are doing a great job as the full time missionaries assigned here. Elder Ah Wong just arrived on July 10th and Elder McClellan is his trainer. You can tell how committed they are to growing this branch and knowing and loving the members.

 

Above, the old and new branch presidencies are pictured.  The new branch presidency is on the right and is missing the first counselor, Lebogang Maleka,  who was out of town.  Karel McCarthy is the new second counselor. His father, Brother McCarthy served int he prior presidency, so at least it is keeping it ...all in the family.
 This branch meets in a commercial center and the church rents out the space. It is very resourceful and fun to see how well this space works for this branch. It is an effective use of 1500 square feet for a chapel, primary room, priesthood meeting rooms, kitchen and even a baptismal font!

Above, see the nursery room. The families are beautiful and the children are especially endearing. These two little boys were born one day apart and are three months old. The primary and nursery rooms were full and the wonderful women are strong members of the church. It was such an honor to be with them and we will be back soon!