District Meeting and Zone Conference Preperations

Today was District Meeting where Elder Ndlovu did a very good job training on the attributes of Christ.  He provided guidance on how to become more Christ-like. 

Following the District Meeting, the Zone Leaders brought both districts together to prepare for the singing assignments for Zone Conference next week.  The Zone has been assigned a musical number and the Zone Leaders (Elder Lekgoati) chose “This is the Christ”.  It is an excellent choice but it will require a bit of practice to get it right.  We will do that Saturday evening at 8:00 and Sunday evening at 9:00 at the Church and finally at 2:00 on Monday afternoon in East London when the Mthatha Elders arrive in East London for the Zone Conference which begins first thing on Tuesday morning.

Following the singing practice the Elders began discussing the Zone Reports.  This was a fun experience to watch as there was a constant balance between the absurd and ridiculous to something funny but in tune with what Missionaries should present at a Zone Conference.

You can see the elders building ideas, then the suit jackets came off and the work began.  As the zone came together in spirit and thought as they agreed what they will present, they also came closer physically gathering around the table.  They ended with some practice for what was agreed with Elder Hendersen playing the guitar.

Sister Thomas spent this time practicing so she could play “This is the Christ” as she accompanies the Zone for their special musical number. 

Elder Thomas enjoyed watching the creative spirit that comes when a group of Elders come together to fulfill a given assignment.  It is also joy watching as the cultural differences are bought into the Elders’ creative spirit.