"The Armies of Helaman"

The Armies of Helaman are coming into many parts of Africa. God is sending them. He is having us get his soldiers ready to go on mission. So they can

preach the gospel. We are on our way to take Lazola January to the airport with his granny and grandpa. I was fearful a couple days ago that something was

going to happen and if we weren't careful these two missionaries would miss there flight. I prayed to Heavenly Father that they would make it to the

airport with everything they needed. We have seen the lord's hand at work today. The new bishop didn't know that Akona Haas didn't have a temple recommend

We had started to the airport when he called us. We met the bishop 1/2 way between Kwanobuhle and Uitenhage to get the recommend. Now we are going to the Stake President

to get it signed. I know we will make the plane because God can do anything.

     We made it to the airport. Elder Van Sickle and I was very concerned about these two young missionaries travelling and having to catch 3 different flights.

They have never travelled on a airplane before. It felt like we were sending little boys out into the big world. Elder Van Sickle went over every step they needed

to take. He showed them the carousel where they are to pick up there luggage and what it looks like. We told them you are not alone when you get out there

the lord will send people to help you all along the way. If you are ever in doubt about what you need to do, pray about it. When we have helped

a young man to the point where he is leaving on mission. We felt like they are our sons. It's sad every time not that they are going to serve the lord. But, because  this is truly a

goodbye because we don't ever think we will see them again in this life. You get so close to them for a matter of months some 6 months some a year depending

how long it takes them to get ready for mission. Then they leave to serve the lord and we know they will come back get married raise kids in the gospel. Serve as bishops,

Elders quorum Presidents, Relief Society Presidents etc. This is how the church is going to grow in Africa. We love you Dad and Mom, Grandpa and Grandma, Elder and

Sister Van Sickle