We attended the Samoan, Tongan and English wards. I actually sang two songs in Tongan and did remarkably well. (It helped to be sitting by a native). You don't have to know the language to feel the love, faith and strength, these members have. They accepted us with open arms. Literally. They love, love to hug and kiss cheeks.
We attended our first district meeting with 30 missionaries. Six Elders and twenty four Sisters. Many of the Sisters serve at the Visitors Center, which requires many languages. Japanese, Chinese, Cambodian, Korean, Filipino and German are in our district. Because of Halloween, the missionaries were counseled to be off the street by 5:00 p.m. We all gathered at the church and had games and delicious food.
We had a baptism of an 8 year old girl of member. Her father is from Emmett.
We are responsible to inspect the apartments of three sets of Elders, every six weeks. This keeps the bugs down and the morale up. All of them were exceptionally clean, especially for teenage boys.
We spent some time with the Elders as they taught the gospel to 5 children. These island children are adorable.
We topped off the week with Elder Christofferson. It doesn't get any better than that.
Aloha
We are responsible to inspect the apartments of three sets of Elders, every six weeks. This keeps the bugs down and the morale up. All of them were exceptionally clean, especially for teenage boys.
We topped off the week with Elder Christofferson. It doesn't get any better than that.
Aloha
All I can say is...WOW. What a neat experience. You have been gone such a short time and yet sooooo much information you have given us. Please don't stop. I love, love, love it. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHello Brother and Sister Cameron! My son, Elder Hardy is serving in the Hawaii Honolulu mission, and it sounds like you are right where he is! I found your blog by googling the Laie 150 year celebration! Thanks for posting info about it, and sharing! It is so fun to hear more details about what our son is experiencing!
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