My first area is Ikageng in the Potchefstroom Mission Branch

A quick blog on what has happened.

We can't believe it is time to leave the MTC already. We have learnt so much about how to teach.

This morning we were up at 5:30am to get ready, pack our bags, eat breakfast, and then we meet together for our send off devotional.  

We then gathered at the front foyer where the Joburg Mission and the Botswana/Namibia Mission President came to greet us.

We went to the Mission Office and had an orientation that began with a panel discussion moderated by missionaries who are just completing their missions. It was very good to hear from their experience and their love for South Africa and mission life.

We then had breakfast followed by an overview of all mission-related issues we needed to know including instructions on flats, mission rules, hygiene, mission vehicles, allotment cards, health and safety. Because of the overwhelming amount of information, all of it was also included in a manual so we can look at it later as it is impossible to remember it all. 

We had also had an interview by the mission president so he had a chance to get to know us.

Our "transfer day" (when you go to a new area) then concluded with a “transfer meeting” where we found out which area we would be going to and who our new companion would be for the next 6 weeks until the next transfer day.

My trainer will be Elder Benson and our area is Ikageng near Potchefstroom. This is 75 miles south-west of Johannesburg. It is a small mission branch here so there will be plenty for us to do.

Our P-day (day off) in the future will be Monday so that will be when I email to update you in the future.

We are excited to be working with the small branch here to serve the members here, helping and assisting them.

Next week I should have plenty to tell you about my first area. 

Let the real work begin :-)

Elder Jorgensen