Elder CJ Rees

It has been two weeks since talking with you.  A lot has happened.   I met with President Senna.  He is a hard working Pres.  He keeps us working hard.  Our goals are 30 contacts a day, 10 lessons a day, and we need to prepare and train Melchizedek Priesthood holders.   We have a branch here in Napipini and we are in a District.  To have a Stake we have to have more Melchizedek Priesthood holders.  He is firm with the Missionaries and he keeps things going. We had 4 people baptized 2 weeks ago.  We are working with 3 men to get the priesthood right now.  I miss Delmar from Nacala.  He gave me a key chain when I left.  I learned he is working on his MISSION PAPERS.  He was just baptized earlier this year when I was there.  He wanted to receive the priesthood right after his baptism.  He is 22 yrs old.  He wanted me to call him when I moved, but I am not able to do that.  I hope to connect wit...

We did not receive communication from Elder Rees other than he was going to be meet with President Senna.  

Finally, A few pictures from the wedding and the area. Elder Barney is like one of my favorite Elders ever!  My new area is Napipini.  It is an area close to Nampula and it has been good.  We have been doing 30 contacts a day!  Thank goodness for new shoes!!  Lots of walking still!  I have been with Elder Jennings for 4 days and he is great.  Sorry it was so hard to hear me on the call.  I just wanted to talk with you and they just keep getting upset with me!  At least we were able to talk for a bit.  But it's been good.  Love you guys tons and can't wait to maybe talk to Sister Rees!   Next week ok ok tchau Elder Rees New Area - Napipini (near Nampula).  Last area was Nacala.  Pemba is where the Cyclone hit - most of it has been destroyed

Hey family, It’s been the craziest week here!  First off there was a way bad cyclone this past week and we all got evacuated to Maputo.  It was really stressful. Actually what happened is last Monday we got a call from Pres. Senna and he said we needed to leave as soon as possible to Nampula.  So we all packed everything and headed to Nampula.  We rented a chapa (van) and left. After a few hours we arrived and stayed with the Zone Leaders for a few days.  Then on Thursday we received another call from Pres. and he bought flights for all of the missionaries in Nampula!!  That was over 25 flights, since we have to take two different flights to get to the mission home.  We all flew down Friday to Maputo and stayed with missionaries there doing contacts and teaching lessons with the AP’s for a week. E também (And also) we were living out of our suitcase - it was a party.  I did get to my bag and I have my other pair of shoes and more shirts a...

We have not received communication from CJ since his communication with us on Saturday.  So we are still waiting to hear how his evacuation went and how he is doing.  Quite an adventure!  We are grateful he is safe!!  He has been sent to an area somewhere close to Maputo.  We look forward to finding out where and who he is with.  Thank you for all the prayers for him.   This is Elder Rees' 3rd disaster he has been a part of.  Tallahassee, Florida - Hurricane Michael (cleaned up for 6 weeks while waiting for his visa), Beira, Mozambique - Cyclone Ida (He served there when he arrived in Mozambique), Nacala, Mozambique - Cyclone Kenneth (6 weeks apart from last Cyclone, Worst Cyclone to hit Mozambique, Evacuated missionaries due to danger) Reported Information regarding CJ and the Cyclone: Thursday, April 25th, 4:30am :        President Senna reported:                "Accor...