Monday, January 25, 2016

"Medomu nfie apem!!!"

Hello Family!!! 
I love you all very very much.  
Thank you so much for being so kind to my companion. He is a great man and When the end of our companionship comes I will miss him dearly. 
Please let Benji know of my love for him and if there is anything I can do to help him please let me know. Alright so this week was very nice. Physically I was the most exhausted I had ever been.  the finding and contacting and service projects I could feel were taking their toll. There was one night where our lights went out around 10 pm and didn't come back until that time the next day. The room was hot so no sleep came. I didn't tell my companion about the 0 sleep for fear of not being able to go out. I was exhausted but I continued through the morning. I could feel sleep coming but I got up and we went out. After each lesson we taught I could feel something. Something felt as if I was physically being pushed or moved from house to house. In my mind and heart I was just excited. I was happy and refreshed and ready to go. That night when we closed our day and were going to bed I said my prayer and thanked heavenly father for his divine help that day. The second I ended my prayer and slipped into bed my eyes were shut and didn't open again until 6:20 the next morning. Although this seems like a similar story that many missionaries may have, it has becaome of improtance to me in showing me of the tender mercies of the Lord. I know, that as 1 Nephi 1:20 says, that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those who have faith to make them mighty, even unto the power of deliverance; that the Lord really is aware of those who put their trust in him and serve Him in faith with a real desire to bring souls unto Christ. I know that I am not perfect and in many ways I am weak. As to my strength I am nothing, said Ammon, but I will boast in the Lord my God. I love this work. I love beign a missionary. I am so happy to be here. I have seen miracles take place in the lives of others in just this short time that I have been here. I will serve the Lord until the end of time and I urge you all to do the same. 
As the saying goes in Twi "Medomu nfie apem!!!" I love you all a thousand years!
Elder Walch



Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Thank you!

Dear Family and Friends,

Thank you so so much for all all of you have done. I have really felt the power and strength your prayers have given me. I am thankful for all the letters and everything you all do for me. 
This went by great! We have met and taught many powerful new people. I have felt the Lord's helping hand in every aspect of my life. I love this gospel and I love the Book of Mormon. I love Jesus Christ and am so thankful for his atoning sacrifice for me. I know he loves me and cares about me. I am so thankful for the mercy of God in allowing me obtain forgiveness of my sins. Without the strength of your prayers and the helping hand of the Father I know that I would be nothing. There is no power on this earth that could make me deny the things that I know to be true. I know that the church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints is God's kingdom once again established on the earth. 
Medowo Elder Walch

Monday, January 4, 2016

Faith is kindled by hearing the testimony of those that have faith.

Well good evening family and friends!
I am so glad to hear about all the letters coming. I have some one or two requests for the next package: Skittles, my Ghana food cookbook, the soups and stuff, and chocolate and fruity candies. Ok so this week was pretty powerful. It begun to be awesome awesome on Wednesday. I remember that day after proselyting I just felt a weight on my shoulders. I heard a whisper say something to me so I looked at my companion and asked what he said. He answered,"nothing" and went back to recording numbers. I thought it was strange and went back to what I was doing. It came again and this time I heard it say, " Talk to me". It came with a sweet feeling and a peaceful feeling. I knew the source instantly. Right as I determined to pray, my companion left the room and I was left alone. I knelt down and poured out my heart to the Lord in prayer. I can honestly say that the experience I had that night was the most calm and most peaceful experience I have ever had in my life. It was at that moment when all the truest desires of my heart just came rushing out. I remember that as I came I kind of had a testimony. I was willing to learn. I was willing to do the things asked of me. However, it was at this moment when I realized that some of the things I wanted really weren't all too important at this time. Some of the things I used to pray for showed that my will wasn't all the way aligned with the will of the father. I left from my knees and just laid on my bed with my eyes closed and pondered upon the words that I had prayed. They weren't all mine, But they were now the desire of my heart. I can now say without the slightest hint of a doubt that the Lord will always answer prayers. He is always there to hear us in whatever time we come before him in humble prayer. The things that the Lord showed to me that night I will never forget. The feeling of peace that came was enough to exhaust my strength. I testify to all within the sight of my words that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God and that they love us without exception. In the name of Jesus Christ amen.

Best Christmas gift EVER!

YIPPEE!!!! Calling was fun! Sorry time is far spent. Picture sending sucks it all up. Ok so this past week went by pretty well. 
We are having baptisms on Saturday! Sister Susie is 25 and is very humble and super super sweet. Her mother gives us free Ga Kenke, which has become probably my favorite thing here! The second is Lizzy. She is 9 years old and we saw that she didn't have any records, so we took over teaching. She is very sweet and I will miss them very much when I leave this area. I don't want to leave Nkawkaw, the next transfer, number 3, ends in the first week of February. Its a long one. Everyone is speculating about me since I have been here awhile. 
Well gtg Love you!