A Thankful Week

November 24, 2014

Hey family and Friends

We have had a very tedious week, None the less we were able to get some great things done in the Lords Vineyard. Elder Zulu is having a great time on his mission.  He knows its not easy but even though its not easy we are having fun and are happy, plus we get along with each other so well. So when we do something that offends each other we are quick to let each other know and than since we have a loving companionship we swallow our pride and humble our selves and improve the quality of our companionship. Well Emmanuel wasn't able to be baptized, reason being, we had Stake conference and the whole week all of our leaders were busy. But we set next week as a good time for Him, he agreed with it, also there will be another Baptism from another companionship in the Ward the same day so much support will be there. Wow my first Stake Conf on my mission it was different than what I thought it would be, but still the same principles of organization. It was sweet to see a special broadcast for the African countries, they talked about EBOLA and that they are now asking for everyone to fast on the 7th for those who are affected by this virus. So that made me happy to see that we our now seeking an unstoppable force, the priesthood power of GOD. We met one woman this week her name is Doris, she is so sweet, We were talking about knowing Jesus Christ church, She told us that when we passed her she had a distinct feeling that we are from Christs Church and that she should trust all that we say, She really felt the spirit when we greeted her and introduced our selves. We extended a Baptismal date and she excepted gratefully. Sister Winifred is doing awesome, she wanted to come to Stake conference but she is part of the police force here in Kumasi and they had a meeting almost the whole day. Nice shot Benton, sweet man. I will be obliged to partake of your steaks when I get home!!! I received a Christmas letter From The Kirkhams, that was very nice made me very happy.   I will be sending a letter home to you all here soon, in hopes that it will get home before Christmas. Well this week is a thankful week. I have much to be thankful for: a Loving Mother and Father, without the spiritual guidance and direction I received, if not for them and the Examples that were placed in my life, I wouldn't be here serving as a Missionary for the Lord Church. I am thankful for Clean water!!!!! I am very thankful for my Heavenly Father who loves me, and His Son Jesus Christ, I have much more and the list can go on. But look in your own life and at your own Miracles that have happened in your lives and Pray to Heavenly Father and thank him for His Love, Also help some one else to be thankful in their lives.  Help and serve those around you, Magnify your callings, and maybe speak a little nicer to some people in our lives. I love you all have great week.

Love Elder Erickson

I have grown in abundance this week!

March 17, 2014

Hey family and friends

 This week was great, but Emmanuel did not baptize, there was funeral and it made it an impossible thing.. but this Saturday we are planning to have it, hope it works out.. The week was good, really hot, and yeah I lost a lot of weight just in sweating haha. Elder Zulu is doing well, he acts and teaches like a pro. He is always looking for the chance to improve and become better, and it makes me do the same, he is a great example to me :) and really I have grown in a great abundance this week. All of our investigators are doing well and progressing, Dianna is coming to a slow movement but we have been doing our best to get her to come back. Glad to hear that it has snowed, that makes me happy. Tell the Gleaves hello for me. well this letter is short :) sorry Ill write a bigger one next week :) love you all, Elder Erickson

What A Difficult Week!

November 10, 2014

Hello Family and Friends

What a Difficult week!!!!!!!!!!!

We worked hard this week but saw little results, still we pushed our selves, Finding and searching, but weren't able to find to many people.  It makes it small hard to keep going out each and everyday, when you can't see to many great and marvelous things.  I will say that we prayed to see more miracles in our area.  We visited with Emmanuel, He is ready for baptism this coming Sunday so I can't say that we didn't see anything too big this week, we did.  It has gotten us excited for this new week. To help save a Soul in the Kingdom of God is a Privileged and and Honor and a Blessing.  I have been so blessed in these almost to be 2 years, to see many Miracles and to be a Instrument in the Hands of the Savior Him self. I know That the people I have helped to come to more of  love and understanding of their Savior are going to be blessed and if they endure faithfully shall receive a Reward of Eternal life. We played basketball this afternoon, was great, also we played Soccer in the morning, so we have been exercising all day... Now we are enjoying the Cafe and emailing you people that make Mondays so important. Glad to hear of Benton's Friend that you are inviting unto Christ. Help him to have that mighty Change of heart and Miracles will happen, that will mostly fall on the shoulders of Benton. Always lead by Example Benton, never know who is looking, Be faithful to the Lord and He tells us he is bound when we do what he says, but when we Disobey we have no reward in the Kingdom of God. Well I love you all so very much and thank you for your prayers, they help me to keep pushing through the Adversities of Mission especially at this very end where the Enemy of Gods great work is always pushing against you and those we Teach. Love you Ethan and Kenzy.. Love Elder Erickson

Only 3 More Fast Sundays!!

November 3, 2014

Evening everyone.

 This week has been a great one, I really enjoyed working along side with my companion. He is growing each and every week. We had one Woman come to church this week, We have been working with her for 4 weeks now, and Finally we have helped her to Come to church, Sister Winifred is sweet, she knows that we are servants of the Lord. We were able to help her to recognize the Holy Ghost, and once she did, We promised her the same feeling if she would come to church. and she did, She loved it and Is planing on next week attendance as well, Emmanuel came to church, he is doing great, Thank you for the Prayers, He is ready for baptism but we are waiting to fine tune him on the 16th of November... He is so excited. and so am I, First baptism in Ghana and I am glad that i can now see the quality of my trainer in my life, in how i am, in consecrating my self to the Lord and his work and soon we will Reap what we have sown. I am doing great, I have been working on how I Start teaching, well the way that I Introduce what I am Teaching. It has been great, also have been focusing on Helping our Investigators to know the true meaning of Sacrament. We have a new Elder in our Apartment, his name is Elder Ward from Rexburg, Idaho.. he is sweet.. well I am ready for another week to come and then to watch it go by very quickly, thats the hard Part but its also happy to, cause soon I will be coming home, but not to soon and I try not to think about it :)....... Our area is doing great we have found some great new investigators, and almost died from the sun, jk it wasnt that bad but it was hot and I know I got a Shade darker from it.. Thats it for this week love you all, sorry I am going to get a little more picky on what I share, at the end of this nxt 4 months so dont get mad. I love you all Love Elder Erickson