Women's conference, Missionaries in the office...

The sister missionaries joined ward member sisters for the General Women's Conference. This was another wonderful conference filled with inspiration. Some of my (Sister Martin) two favorite thoughts that were expressed are:

Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson (Young Women General President) said “During this 20^th anniversary year of the family proclamation, I would like to issue a challenge for all of us as woman of the Church to be defenders of “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.”

Sister  Cheryl A. Espin (2^nd Counselor Primary General Presidency) told the example of two soda cans. In one hand a can was empty and in the other it was full of soda. When the empty can was squeezed; it  began to collapse under the pressure. However the full can under the same pressure, held  firm. She likened this to when we fill our lives with the Spirit and with the gospel of Jesus Crist, we will have the power to withstand outside forces of the world.

It was fun to mingle with our dear sisters after the conference.

Great turnout for a stake function held in the Barrigada ward building 

Light refreshments were served following the meeting. 

Sister Talakai saw the group photo and jumped in

Fun ocean/sea theme for the food provided

The sandwiches look like crabs

Is that a dolphin or a banana?

Sunday evening is another time to connect with the Zone Leaders and Sister Trainer Leaders. We go over many details like finances and flights.  

Elder Orton and Elder Mackie

Elder Kim, Elder Fabiano, Elder Bunn

Elder Guercio, Elder Gibb, Elder Blackwell

Elder Waimila, Elder Mott

Elder Peterson, Sister Martin

Couldn't get Elder Jonas to stand still for the photo

Elder Jonas, Elder Matalolo, Elder Telona

Elder Telona

Elder Mott with his Cheerios

We went to dinner at Pho cafe with some of the missionaries.

Elder Mott said he usually doesn't eat lettuce

Elder Hunter, back left, just left for home 

Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Pork chop, Fried Chicken, Lumpia

Sister Martin, Elder Fabiano, Elder Murdoch

We had a great time with these awesome missionaries. They do a great work with amazing endurance.

Jesus Christ Lives. He was resurrected. There is a living Prophet and Apostles on the earth today who testify of this fact as mentioned in Acts1.22-26. We are so blessed to hear from inspired leaders who are ordained and testify of the resurrected Christ and this great work of salvation.

A Time for Service to those in need - Romanum and Weno, Chuuk Damage - Typhoon Maysak

Typhoon Maysak caused a lot of damage in Chuuk. As I look at the pictures provided by Elder Hunter and Elder Paulis, I see service and the dedication of many pulling together their resources and strength to rebuild. Very humbling yet inspiring. I pray that we may all learn something from their examples and try a little harder to help one another in whatever big or small way we can.

Weno, Chuuk

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints purchased rice and other supplies from local distributors on Weno, Chuuk to immediately distribute to needy victims of Typhoon Maysak. Missionaries, members and others joined together to make this happen quickly.

Hope those chain saws arrive soon

Missionaries working with local residents to help clear the roadways of fallen trees

Even the basketball stand was blown over

The mission boat washed up on the rocks

Elder Jonas with a concerned look

Romanum, Chuuk

Elder Pitiol with people in Romanum under the roots of this massive tree unearthed by Typhoon Maysak

Elder Hunter thought that the Romanum Branch President's home was spared partly due to the tree on the roof

A great time to reflect on the teachings of Jesus Christ, helping us focus on an eternal perspective amongst so many temporal challenges.