MISSION MIRACLE

THE MIRACLE OF TECHNOLOGY

We met Kasirida in late April 2013.  She is from a small African country called Burundi.  The only language she speaks is Kirrundi.  Growing up she didn't have the opportunity to go to school. She was also subject to war, where she had five of her children die.  Despite some of the things which have happened in her life, she has always had a belief in God and Jesus Christ.
We originally went to her address to look for her son, who had been baptised the previous year.  We went a few times and didn't find him, but she was always there, so we would take those opportunities to sing to her in hopes that she would feel the Spirit even though she didn't understand the language.  We were then able to make contact with her son, who had moved in for a very short time.  During this time we were also introduced to another family member, Salum.  We began to teach both of them and she would join in on the lessons.  Language was one of our biggest challenges while teaching, but ways were prepared.  One of the miracles came via technology; we were given permission to skype with South Africa; President and Sister Henderson had friends, Elder & Sister Boyce, who are serving as senior missionaries in Cape Town Mission and they connected us with the missionaries there who had a member who spoke both Swahili and Kirrundi.  Through him we were able to teach Kasirida and her family member and they were able to understand the basic principles and commandments of the Gospel.
There were times in our teaching where we didn't know how we would possibly get through the barriers and opposition that seemed in front of us, but Heavenly Father knew their hearts and He prepared a way for both of them to be baptised and to receive the Holy Ghost.  Their faith is simple.  They know that Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the world.  They know the difference between things which come from God and things which don't.  Kasirida is an amazing example of someone who trusted in the power of prayer.  I am so grateful to have been a part of the miracles that unfolded whilst we taught, it was so amazing to see people on the opposite sides of the earth come together via technology for the work of salvation.
Sister Tamana

*Thank you Elder & Sister Boyce
*Thank you Brother Sotar
*Thank you Cape Town South Africa Mission