And Here's Another Week Gone By

Here's another email from our Elder. This had to be edited a lot because he is learning Zulu; and for those of you who have learned a second language, then you understand how hard it is to spell in English when learning that other language!

Yeesh, it seems that weeks fly by. I email, and then it's like I email again.

Anyhow, so Hi. How's everyone been? It's fun being here.

On Sunday I gave a talk in same sacrament that I was asked to give 2 hours before the meeting. It was the first talk I gave with no paper to use as a guideline. The Spirit used me like a speaker as I addressed everyone about charity, My favourite topic. It was awesome to hear words not your own come to you and see the light fill in peoples eyes.

I also was able to confirm Lizzy Ratshisu, a new member of the Church, on Sunday. It was awesome, I messed up 2 times in front of 39 people! But it shows that everyone messes up, right?

So I saw someone get hit by a taxi. It sucked, because I literally was not allowed to do anything to help this man as he laid there twitching.... California Drivers and Utah drivers are saints compared to the devils on the road here. I testify of that.

Also, I never mentioned that the McDonald's here has a share box that feds a family of 5 for less that $12 (or ONE Elder Lefthand. That guy is not human). And McDonald's here is just as sucky as it is back home. I don't go often, but I had to try it to say I did.

In order to be able to relate with the people here, I must learn Zulu. It's not easy, nor is it like anything back home, but I've got a Zulu Book of Mormon and a lot of time (A whole HOUR) to read every morning. You watch me come home being able to speak like a real south African, because I already can click pretty well.

Stay safe everyone. Make sure you appreciate your family too.

Elder Schnepf

P.S. It seems Grandpa Burke still has some things to say to me because I received a Priesthood manual from the 80's from past missionaries. As I read through it, H. Burke Peterson had a very good insight about how to use your priesthood on your family... I can't tell you how long I stared at that page in disbelief.