Interviews in Brazzaville and Pointe Noire

We started our last round of interviews by going to Brazzaville and Pointe Noire.  It's always great to spend time with the missionaries.  I showed a video about working with less actives and had a good discussion with them. Rescuing the less actives is one of the four goals that we have in our mission.  We've had some good success lately as our missionaries have rededicated themselves to this effort.  The other three goals we've had are to be completely obedient, teach families thereby putting them on the road to the temple, and read the Book of Mormon every day for the rest of our lives. We've encouraged our missionaries to work toward these goals now and adapt them to their post-mission lives.  Brent held personal interviews with each missionary. These are the most important meetings that he holds, according to Elder Holland. It takes a day for each zone and it's an intense time for him. But it's worth it.

The view from the Brazzaville Stake Center

Then we flew on to Pointe Noire to be with our eight American missionaries and theWheatleys and repeat the same process. Wheatleys have moved to a new house and it's much nicer than where they previously lived. It's got much more room for us to gather for interviews and zone conferences. 

   

 Interview time is relaxed and fun with the Americans since he only has eight interviews and we hold a mini- conference. We talked about less active efforts again and had time to just sit, visit and enjoy being together. 

 

There's a water tank on the street where the Wheatleys live. You can see the people gathering each day to fill their bidons as they buy water and haul it back to their homes. 

It's a privilege to be with such fine dedicated, faithful missionaries  We had a really good visit and then headed home to get ready for our next trip just a day later.