One of the Favorite Parts of Our Mission

This picture tells the story of a faithful convert who prepared himself over a few years to serve a mission.   He took a leave from the university where he was studying engineering, and moved home so he could save money for a mission.   He was the only member of the church in his family and they were not supportive of his baptism.    He remained faithful, prepared, served in the branch presidency (although he was a new member) and put in his mission papers.

Sandy wrote an article about him and it was published in the local newspaper.   He was even interviewed on the radio station.

He received his call to Australia, and then was delayed TWICE because his Visa was not approved.   Very few Africans are called to missions outside of Africa.   This was exciting and scary for Sanele.

His father attended his setting apart by President Zachrison, but his mother decided not to come.   President Zachrison gave him a powerful blessing.   Afterwards Sanele said, "I never thought I would actually make it to Australia."

He was put on the plane to New Zealand to attend the MTC there.   His flight went through Dubai.   There were problems with his VISA and they returned him back to South Africa!!!   He stayed in South Africa and went to the MTC 2 weeks later.   Eventually he made it to Australia!  

What a long path with many obstacles but he remained true.   We receive inspiring emails from him.