Mission Presidency

Brent held his last meeting with his mission presidency this week.  They're long-time church leaders and now have served well in the mission Presidency. On the left, President  Kola stayed with us in Lubumbashi when he was traveling there as an Area Seventy. So, our relationship with him has been a long one. He was called as Brent's counselor when he was released as an Area Seventy.  He was one of the first stake presidents in Kinshasa and has devoted his life to church service. Next is Pascal, who is the executive secretary.  What can one say about what an aid and a friend Pascal has been to us?  His service to the mission as an employee has been fantastic. We love him like a brother and he will be forever in our hearts. He's been through a lot of trials in his life and has surmounted them all with patience, faith, and trust in the Lord's plan for him. President Iyomi has also given a lifetime of service having served as a stake president. These are fine men who have helped Brent with special case interviews every week, done some traveling to work with branches and the District and have always been willing to do what's been asked of them.  They are admirable examples of the faithful of Africa.