Starting in Pohnpei
During zone conferences the missionaries practice a principle they will teach to their investigators. During these practice sessions they teach with an investigator in mind so that when they meet with them in person, they are more prepared. This helps them become powerful teachers.
...just another missionary wearing out his shoes in the service of the Lord.
One of the customs on the islands is to take your shoes off when you enter someones home. It's a little irregular to see the shoes so nicely organized. I had to take a picture.
In Kosrae we had District and Zone Conference. There was a problem with the air conditioning in the church, so plan B was to meet in a hotel room. We were squeezed tight, but the spirit was strong. This is our senior couple the Wrights. I caught them by surprise. They really are happy. We appreciate our senior couples so much, I just had to have them represent the others.
The Kosrean Elders are listening to President Stevenson who was with us for the conferences.
This is Sasaki and Jessymin George. We love this couple. He had a Book of Mormon in his possession on his book shelf for 25 years before he joined the church. She is happy to tell you that she was the first convert of 2010. He was baptised on Christmas Day 2009 and she in January.
I had to include a picture of Sister Jonathan, the District President's wife. She was passing out cinnamon rolls between the conference and fireside sessions so that those of us who stayed wouldn't be too hungry. Thanks Sister Jonathan, we love and appreciate all she does.
This is the primary room for the Utwe Chapel in Kosrae. We had some visitors with us.
Of course we had to get a picture of the sleeping lady, a mountain range in Kosrae.
The sisters came to say good-bye at the airport. They always seem go give you something when you go to remember them by.
The sisters in Guam zone conference.
These two sisters are from Australia. They are trying to convince me that Vegamite (from Australia) is a good condiment for just about anything. I'm not really convinced.
...more pictures of missionaries for their parents!
4 comments:
Thanks for having a picture of Elder Crapo for me to see in this blog. I also love the pictures of the senior couples. I can't wait until the day that I will be in one of those pictures. What a privilege to serve the Lord!
Thanks for great pictures of Kosrae
How we miss that beautiful place and the equally beautiful people.
What a great blog! I served in Chuuk/Guam from 1993-1995. Finding and reading through some of your entries has brought back such great memories! What a wonderful resource for the families of missionaries serving now. Thanks for all your efforts Pres and Sis Dowdle.
Dear President and Sister Dowdle.
Welcome home, but you two will be sorely missed by the missionaries,and the families of... Best of blessings to you in all your future endeavors. Thank you for your sacrifice and service.
Brother and Sister Adams
Parents of Elder Chase Adams
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