More Firsts in Gabon

We have been very blessed to see the opening of Gabon to missionary work.  This week we got a great letter from the Moodies telling about the latest wonderful events there.  She's given us permission to put it in our history.
LETTER FROM THE MOODYS IN LIBREVILLE

The miracles come daily here in Libreville. 

Last week we counted over 30 people at our services and the social afterwards. It was held at the spacious Koumba home (The husband is a cousin of Marie-Cecile Price, a member visiting from Calais, France). There was a great spirit and good fellowship; Sister Price was moved to tears as she shared a heart-felt testimony with  her family and friends. 

Yesterday we held our first Sunday meetings in the "new" Church building. It's as if it had been designed for this very purpose. It was clean and bright and nicely accommodated 22 people in the smaller part of the chapel, including eight friends of the Church. Two lovely middle-aged sisters who were with us last week were eager to have us meet with them. We'll hold our first discussion in the chapel tomorrow afternoon. 

There was a strong spirit, and a vision of hope filled our hearts as we sang "Now let us rejoice . . . Glad tidings are sounding to us and each nation." 

Yes--the field is white here. The thought that came to Elder Moody's mind was "all we're lacking is a sign, enough chairs and some young elders. Love, Moodies"  

The Lord is moving fast to accomplish his work in Africa.  Sometimes we've felt like we had to run faster than we had strength to keep "the stone rolling forth without hands" from crushing us. But it's been an amazing ride. And this growth and work will go forward "nobly and independently until it has penetrated  this continent, visted this climate, these nations and rung in every ear." - Joseph Smith

We are so astonished and blessed beyond words to have watched it happen here in Africa.  We look forward to hearing how it continues, and it surely will do.