We Will Never Forget You!

Elder and Sister Malmrose have been here for 18 months!  We are so grateful for all the great work they have done in behalf of the missionaries.  They have successfully trained Elder and Sister Tibbitts to carry on for the next year.
They are so loved by everyone here!  It was hard to say Au revoir!

Last minute instructions!

Elder Tibbitts has been well trained.  

President and Sister Acquaye, and President and Sister Being, were here to say good-bye.  

Brother and Sister Pianti, with their sweet son came to say good-bye.

Pioneers of Africa

We received a new group of missionaries today.
One of the first things the missionaries do when they arrive here is send an email home to their parents to let them know they arrived safely!

One of the new Elders is Adam Onuka of Nigeria. Elder Onuka will be learning French so he will be with us for 6 weeks. Elder Onuka’s father Celestine Onuka was one of the early converts in Africa. Brother Onuka, joined the Church in Nigeria. After studying many religions and the scriptures, he was disturbed by many churches’ teachings that did not agree with the Bible. Upon receiving a Book of Mormon, Brother Onuka read it, felt its truthfulness, and asked to be baptized. About this same time, he found another copy of the Book of Mormon, one that his father (Elder Onuka’s Grandfather) had read and marked before his death when Brother Onuka was seven years old. He also found correspondence from Church headquarters that showed his father’s plans to join the Church and go to school in Utah. Though his grandfather didn’t live to see the Church arrive in Africa, it is remarkable that his son and grandson have found the True Gospel of Christ. After his baptism Brother Celestine Onuka became the second Nigerian to serve a full-time mission, during which he participated in more than seven hundred baptisms.

President and Sister Vinson Speak At A Special Devotional

The missionaries were blessed to have President and Sister Vinson come and speak to them at the MTC today.  The Vinson's are currently serving in the Africa West Area Presidency.  President Vinson is the 1st Counselor.  Their home is in Syndney, Australia.

They took the time to shake hands with each missionary before the meeting began.  

Sister Brubaker has a special place in her heart for these missionaries.  

Gift of Tongues

As I was reviewing the group of missionaries that will arrive in a few days it became apparent that there is a great cultural cross section. This is a list of their native language(s) Edo; English Efik; Ibibio French; Swahili English; Twi French Fante Fante Krio; Mende French; Lingala English Igbo English; French; Isoko; Urhobo Yoruba French Edo English; Mann Ga French Urhobo English; Fante Anaang; English Fante Ibibio English; Ibibio Let's just look at one of the seven main countries in our Area ... Nigeria

The official language of Nigeria is English. The major languages spoken in Nigeria are Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Edo, Efik, Adamawa, Fulfulde, Idoma, and Central Kanuri.

Missionaries Are Divided Into Districts

Mosiah District 

The Abinadi District-French - Learning French

The Alma District -Learning French

Moroni District

The Lehi District - Learning English

Amulek District

The Lehi District - Learning English

Jacob District

Sunday Devotional - Doctrine of Christ

Missionaries Listen with real intent

Sisters with scriptures are a powerful force

Our Purpose as missionaries is directly linked to the Doctrine of Christ
"Our purpose is to invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored Gospel through FAITH in Jesuse Christ and His Atonement, Repentance, Baptism, Receiving The Gift of the Holy Ghost and enduring to the end."

These wonderful missionaries know their scriptures

Our First Group of Missionaries

We are blessed to have sisters in our MTC!  They come from Ghana, Nigeria, DR Congo,
Liberia, and Cote d"Ivoire

We are blessed with Elders too!  We have two elders from the USA, one from Tahiti,
one from France, as well as many African  Countries!

What Happens at the Ghana MTC?

Most missionaries come to the MTC by airplane.  Elder Asman was brought by his father.  

They are blessed with lots of good food to eat.

They receive shots!!!

They are taught by their MTC Mission President, and there is a staff of teachers who
spend lots of time preparing  them for their missions, and some learn either French or English.

Senior missionary couples help them with Medical and emotional needs.

Each day, they have time to get exercise.

We had a Welcoming Meeting with our 1st group of missionaries!

My favorite part is loving these sweet wonderful missionaries! 

Elder and Sister Tibbitts Arrive!

The Tibbitts are in Africa!!!  We are so happy they arrived safely!  it will be a huge blessing to be able to serve together again!  Elder and Sister Tibbitts served with us in Belgium and the Netherlands.  They are so dedicated to the Lord to come serve again!  

New MTC Under Construction

The new MTC is under construction in Accra, Ghana.  It will house up to 350 missionaries.  We were
able to go on a tour with the Project Manager.  It is moving forward!  There are 280 employees working
to optimistically complete the construction by November. 2016.

MTC Slideshow of Group Departing January 19th for Mission Field

Sister and Brother Malmrose Bid Farwell

The time has come for you dear ones

To leave the MTC studied hard and met new friends,

 now you turn the key.

You venture out to meet the world,

And share with them your love.

You bring to them what they need most,

Christ's Gospel from above.

Remember each and every day,

How much you mean to us.

And do your best, obedient be,

And never break this trust.

For you are the Savior's messenger,

His Spirit will be strong.

To guide, protect and testify.

He'll never lead you wrong.

So go forth in faith and day by day,

Work hard but have some fun, And in the end you'll hear him say,

My dearest one, "Well done."

Sister Malmrose

The Brubakers and the Robisons

The Brubakers arrived last night.  The Robisons return home in the morning.

Changing of the Guard

It's official.  The Brubakers arrived last night and are welcomed by the Acquayes, the Robisons, the Malmroses and the Obengs.

97 Missionaries Welcome the Brubaker's today

The Brubaker's Next Adventure Begins

       This is the feeling of every missionary as the experience begins.  What sweet memories will be made.       

Ghana Welcomes the Brubakers

Scott McDonald Brubaker, 63, and Rebecca Patterson Brubaker, five children, Dutch Canyon Ward, Midway Utah Stake: Ghana MTC, succeeding President Reid A. Robison and Sister Diane Robison. Brother Brubaker is a bishopric counselor and a former president of the Belgium/Netherlands Mission, bishop, stake Young Men president and missionary in the France-Belgium Mission. Partner, Smith Brubaker Haacke Development. Born in Salt Lake City to Joseph Junior Brubaker and Helen Sims McDonald Brubaker.

Sister Brubaker serves with her husband in a young single adult ward and served with him in the Belgium/Netherlands Mission. She is a former stake Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Relief Society and Young Women president, and missionary in the France Paris Mission. Born in Salt Lake City to Alma Thomas Patterson and Chesla June Seely Patterson.

Here is a photo of the Brubaker family and some of their memories from the mission to the Belgium/Netherlands Mission:

Meet the Brubaker Family

The Brubaker Family

The new Ghana MTC President and Companion have been called. In November 2015, the Church News ran an article similar to this:

Scott McDonald Brubaker, 63, and Rebecca Patterson Brubaker, five children, President of the Ghana MTC 2016-2018. Belgium Brussels/Netherlands Mission President 2009-2012; Valley View 10th Ward, Salt Lake Valley View Stake. Brother Brubaker is a former public affairs missionary in the France Paris Mission, bishop and counselor, high councilor, stake and ward Young Men president, Scoutmaster, and missionary in the Belgium Brussels Mission. Partner, Smith Brubaker Haacke Development. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Joseph Junior and Helen Sims McDonald Brubaker. Sister Brubaker served in the France Paris Mission with her husband and is a former ward Young Women president and counselor, stake and ward Young Women camp director, counselor in a stake Relief Society presidency and ward Relief Society president. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Alma Thomas and Chesla June Seely Patterson.