African dress demonstration

The Senior Missionary couples were treated to a fun demonstration of traditional African dress and ceremonial attire. This couple explained the history, culture and occasions for wearing the clothing. The material the man is wearing is Kente cloth. It is worn by the chiefs of his tribe. We were all encouraged to wear African clothing to the event.








She is demonstrating how to tie a head wrap, which is worn by many African women.








                        She is wearing a different head wrap now.




This is Sister Hill in her lovely African dress with a head wrap to match.




Here we have President and Sister Graham, our Temple President and Matron in their African attire.




This is Sister Simpson looking lovely. She and her husband are Mission President over the Accra West Mission.




Elder and Sister Pierce are in charge of the Young Single Adults (YSA) in the Area.




L-R  Sister Hill, Sister Spackman, Sister Nash, Sister Pierce, Sister Wakild, Sister Pierson, Sister Richards, Sister Brubaker and Sister Simpson.





One of the difficult things we have to regularly do is say goodbye to our friends when they complete their missions. This is President and Sister Brubaker, who have presided over the MTC for the past 3 years. This was during our farewell party for them. One of the traditions here is being presented with the Kente cloth scarfs draped around your neck.




Elder Nash and Elder Kacher, counselors in our Area Presidency, holding lights so the Brubaker's could see the words to the song they were singing.




Elder Kacher paying tribute to them for their dedicated service.




Then we have Elder and Sister McDougal, who left soon after the Brubaker's. They served as director's of the Pathway Program. This is during our Monday morning Devotional, where they were honored.





                            Receiving their wall hanging with their names and dates of service.




                                       Giving their farewell speech.