Once a transfer – that is once every 6 weeks – the zone gets together for instruction and planning.

Usually after the meeting the ZLs give out all the supplies that they have gathered for the districts when they have visited the mission office the day before. But this time most of the missionaries got there early enough that they could distribute them before the meeting. Our district got lots of supplies so they could contact all those who signed up at the recent street display. Elders Liera, Taylor, McAllister and Di Ruscio along with elder Dummer make up 50% of the Ikageng district.

The elders joined in for singing while elder Rami led and elder Di Ruscio played. Elder Rami had the benefit of all the training in leading that we have been having in district meeting each week.

After the meeting the elders again gathered to discuss where to go for lunch. One of the zone meeting rituals that always occurs. There were lots of announcements this meeting but the one that affected us most was a change in flat inspections. The ZLs will be doing the flat inspections at least 2 out of 3 transfers and it seems the couples will do the other one. However the facts seem a little sketchy and when I wrote to get clarification I was told that a letter would be coming that would clear things up.

I got another urge to be a gardener so I bought a planter, some planting mix – it is much different here than at home – and a bunch of colorful flowers in pink, purple and white. They now sit out on our patio where we can see them while sitting on our couch or at the dining table.