At age 29, Colin Ransford Goodluck has already had more leadership positions in the Church than most have in a lifetime! The newly called First Counselor in the West Indies Mission Presidency joined the Church in March 1994 when just a young child in his homeland of Guyana. At age 19, he was called to serve as a fulltime WIM missionary in Trinidad, St. Maarten and Barbados (2004-06). Since his honorable release, he has shared his joyful countenance and deep love of the gospel of Jesus Christ as Branch Clerk, District Executive Secretary, Elders Quorum President, Branch President, Georgetown District President, and most recently as First Counselor in the Georgetown District Presidency.
As the mission's First Counselor, President Goodluck - also recently hired as the Church's Facilities Manager for Guyana and Suriname - will assist in missionary efforts to "bring souls unto Christ" in those same two countries.
His beautiful wife Vonella is a devoted stay-at-home mom to two adorably rambunctious little boys – 18-month-old Jayden and Orande who just turned 3.
Vonella will share her husband with the West Indies Mission until July 1, 2012. In the meantime, he is taking a one year sabbatical from classes at the University of Guyana where he is studying for a degree in International Relations toward a future career in government.
Colin, who is incredibly organized and efficient, refers to himself and his eternal companion as “Chocolate and Vonella” then breaks out in his big, infectious laughter!
Colin and Vonella are two more of the beautiful saints we love here in Guyana!
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Thank you very much. We truly appreciate and love you and Elder Sappington.
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