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Comment on Gospel Music Concert October 2004 by Music Hungry

Music Hungry — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:51:10 +0000

I found your blog on google, and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.

Comment on Gladys Knight & Her Choir in St Louis by ckite

ckite — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:11:34 +0000

Please see http://www.suvchoir.org/

Comment on Gladys Knight & Her Choir in St Louis by Josh Hill

Josh Hill — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:29:08 +0000

Dear, Sister Knight,
What are the possibilities of arranging a special musical fireside in Redlands, Ca.

Sincerely, Josh Hill

Comment on Church Provides More Aid to Ethiopia by Recipes Valley

Recipes Valley — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:47:40 +0000

Great work! I also have my own blog I just find it hard to write quality content like this.
I guess I really don’t have the time.

Comment on Elder Joseph W. Sitati Called to First Quorum of the Seventy by Joe Ngatia

Joe Ngatia — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:07:39 +0000

April 23, 2009
When I joined the church, Brother Sitati was my district president and I remember those tough days when we were a small band, hated and persecuted by an ever-rising mob of anti-mormons in Nairobi. We were very cohesive and we’d fall into each other’s arms with delight whenever we met. There was a special spirit among the saints. It is something I’ve hungered for in the decade of living overseas where by necessity we are all too busy and detached. The issues surrounding the ban on priesthood on African people never came up (or bothered most of us); we knew God very intimately, and under the ambiance of His grace we were loved & endeared as offspring. It was therefore quite easy for me to make a distinction between man’s policy and God’s counsel when I moved to the west where racial conflicts are deeply entrenched. Most of the heartbreak that comes from church history can be cured with an intimate knowledge of God, his character and tendencies (it’ll help you distinguish truth from error). joe

Comment on Elder Joseph W. Sitati Called to First Quorum of the Seventy by Jasminum D. Greenwood Sr.

Jasminum D. Greenwood Sr. — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:10:08 +0000

Super!

Comment on Elder Joseph W. Sitati Called to First Quorum of the Seventy by Phillip Webb

Phillip Webb — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:24:41 +0000

I think it is fantastic that this has occurred. I knew there had to be men of color who were righteous enough to hold these callings. I am sure there are others as well. The Lord is getting people in callings He feels have worked to be there.

Comment on Elder Joseph W. Sitati Called to First Quorum of the Seventy by Elder & Sister Bingham

Elder & Sister Bingham — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:03:19 +0000

Dear Marvin:

As we watched conference here in the Area Office in Accra, Ghana via the internet, Sister Bingham and I were so excited when they announced Elder Sitati’s calling to the First Quorum of Seventy we jumped up and clapped our hands!

Elder Sitati was our mentor for our first six months while we served under his direction as Public Affairs Missionaries here in the West Africa Area. In February of 2008, while traveling to Calabar, Nigeria to train local Priesthood Leaders and Stake and District Public Affairs Council Members we ate dinner with Presidient and Sister Sitati in the Calabar Mission home.

We have often said to each other and to our family members that “someday, Joseph Sitati will be called as a General Authority of the Church.” We are thrilled to see this happen in our lifetime.

We are equally impressed with Sister Sitati!

We are so pleased to be reminded that our Heavenly Father knows His children.

Sincerely,

Elder Bingham
Public Affairs Missionaries
Africa West Area

Comment on Elder Joseph W. Sitati Called to First Quorum of the Seventy by Adeyinka Ojediran

Adeyinka Ojediran — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:52:53 +0000

It is interesting to see the fulfilment of the Gospel continuing in our days. First, it was the extension of the Priesthood to the blacks and some 30years after, it is the calling of the 1st black African as a General Authority Seventy. I pray that Elder Sitati will be sustained, strengthened and guided by God and the Holy Spirit as he serves the Lord in his new calling. May we all endeavour to learn, abide by, live and uphold the truth as contained in the fullness of the gospel, which we are priviledged to have in this dispensation.

Comment on Alex Boye gives free concert in St. Louis by Kitty R. Norman

Kitty R. Norman — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:48:21 +0000

Dear Alex,
I just want to thank you for performing at the Filer Fairgrounds in Idaho for the Youth Cultural Celebration for the new Twin Falls temple. I was blessed to be a YW leader at that time. I gave you my email address, but have never seen where to contact you until visiting this website. Scott, my husband and I have 6 bio. (Caucasion) children and adopted 5 (African American) children. Two of our sons came from the foster care system at ages 9 and almost 11, now 14 & 15. They are wonderful young men & especially loved your dancing, as did Nakia, our only “White” child left at home. Thank you for being such a wonderful role model for my sons. We live in the very small community of Dietrich and even though there is quite a diversity of races in this little town because of our adoptions and others who followed suit, it’s such a blessing to have someone like you & your band for these young people to be proud of & connect with. The Lord guides each of us on different paths and I feel as Mary that I am blessed above all women to have these precious children to love and raise in the truth. It was such an exciting time for us all to watch you perform. I appreciate your generosity, with that of your band in coming and lifting all of our spirits. Thank you for your testimony. Love, Proud mama of 11, Kitty