Week 20: Death is not the end

This week has been good but interesting. My testimony of the Plan of Salvation has grown tremendously this week.

Death in Africa is very common. Whether it is from sickness, murder, car accidents, etc. It is very sad. This week we attended 3 funerals. This week we heard of about 6 or 7 people passing away. Whether it was members, family members of members, or family members of investigators. With this happening we were able to go and teach many people of the plan of salvation and bring them much comfort. Each time we were also able to talk about the gospel of Jesus Christ and how these are the things we need to do here on earth so we can one day live with God again. By doing this many became interested in how they could do this and learn more about the message we shared. One of which was the daughter of a member who recently passed away. Her and her family live on an island called Mauritius just off of the coast of Madagascar. We had one lesson with her and she knew that she needed to be on the same path her father was on. When we shared with her that the church and missionaries are on that island she was sooo happy. There is no doubt in my mind she will follow that example of not only her father but her elder brother, Jesus Christ. We have already sent her information to the missionaries that side.

This gospel is for everyone. It doesn't matter where we live or the area that we serve in as missionaries. We must bring everyone to the knowledge of this gospel. No matter where we are in the world, the message is still the same. I am so grateful for the plan of salvation and the comfort it brings. I know that as we live the gospel of Jesus Christ and endure to the end, we will one day inherit the kingdom of God and know complete joy.

I love you all!

Love, Elder Rash