Elder Jonutz and Elder Barnaby return from their training course in Labasa.
Sister Nunia Ranama , a returned missionary who served on temple square in Salt Lake City, now works at a Fiji High school as a secretary. She is finishing the Self -Reliance Course and will soon return to her studies.
Lucy Bataurus , here with her parents, is soon returning to school as well. President Bataura is the Qeleni Branch president. Sister Bataura teaches the Primary children.
Fiji Day Festivities were held on October 10th. Each village in this area dressed in the same colours.
They performed native songs and dances to celebrate.
Photo posters showed achievements over the years.
They are very proud of their Heritage.
The performers were rewarded with candy treats.
They Flag was proudly waving. It was good to see the flag remained unchanged.
Elder Vermeeren's first dip.
The Fiji people are happy and relaxed.
Elder Brown at the internet shop.
P- day or preparation day is the day to get personal things taken care of. The one day Elder Vermeeren doesn't wear his tie!
We saw a boat out in the Ocean it said Captain Cook's Cruise Boat on it. People were likely close by diving. Our island has very few tourists on it.
This may be one of the few tubs on the Island. It was special ordered in by the Singh's for their new home.They did all the tile work by themselves, using the internet to learn new techniques.
They have hand made all the doors and windows. They made there own stucco and prepared the ceiling from ideas they found on the internet.
They hope to finish it next month. The are both hardworking and eager to try new ideas!
This is how one gets to the second floor until the stairs are finished.
Fiji Day celebrations at another Group of Villages. The Tribe Chief is honoured as he watches the festivities.
Each Village is represented by song and dance . Many wore Clothes with the Fiji Flag on them.
Including Elder Vermeeren.
Of Course Food was always part of the celebrations.
The mood is always happy and Festive. Everyone is dancing to the beat of the Music!
Nunia poses with Sister Vermeern at her place of work.
The children in the Primary School are happy to receive Tooth brushes .
Sister Lesuma works hard at the Somosomo Church grounds.
Sports day at the Somosomo Primary School.
The Children love to compete in races . The parents have come to see them.
Temporary Shelters provide Shade from the Sun.
Everybody drives in the back of a truck!
A Beautiful Day today in Fiji!
Matei Primary Children wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! They too are thankful!
For new baby Moses...
For our Blessings!
They would like you to see some of them...
Pretty Clothes to wear, Hands and legs to run and play, a face to smile at you!
I am thankful for my hands. (This little six year old's family had a fire at their home yesterday , his hands were blistered, he was very lucky. )
I am thankful for all the beautiful plants.
And I am thankful to have been blessed to teach these wonderful children today!
President Maiwiriwiri was happy to see our newly arrived conference tapes at Somosomo branch. They watched the Sunday morning this morning and will return to watch Sunday Afternoon Session this afternoon.
This is our first Selfie on the timer. We will have to work on the lighting...We wish everyone in Canada a Happy Thanksgiving!
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