Practising for the Primary Presentation Program which will be given this Sunday in Somosomo branch. As I haven't figured out how to move the order of the pictures you will see more of this practise later!
Note: a piece of foamy is used for a saddle. Horses are tied to trees near grazing areas when not being ridden .
This is the largest chapel on the Fiji Islands!
Our New District Leader, Elder Afatasi is an excellent leader!
Elder Jonutz and Elder Barnaby sharing their thoughts.
Fun games are enjoyed by all!
Teaching moments keep our faith strong!
Elder Dunn and Elder Mclean
Sister Malito and Sister Fanene
Activity....Drawing with our left foot ??????
Elder Jonutz helps tidy up!
Elder Barnaby and Elder Jonutz
Sister Malito and Sister Fanene
It's wonderful to see how the Bible and Book of Mormon support each other as they witness of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Sister Malito and Sister Fanene teach about where we came from, why we are here, and where we go after this life.
A graveyard behind the village.
Elder Dunn and Elder Mclean in Navakawau
Celebrating the Dewahli Holiday!
Rugby Rules in Fiji!
Modelling the helping hand vests.
Vuna Branch will be cleaning the yards and nursing Station.
Elder Mclean shows off one of our younger volunteers.
Dawahli celebrations. Some of the homes in Somosomo were decorated with lights.
We were invited to a couple of Dahwali open houses.
The Hindu families were beautifully dressed in traditional clothing.
Candles lined the streets and walkways.
Fire Crackers shot out as the sky became dark.
Sweet treats were offered at each home.
So many varieties of sweets. None contained meat or eggs. They were all very tasty.
Elder Tera and Elder Afatasi were given the job of removing and placing new linoleum in there flat in preparation for the zone conference coming up this next weekend.
Never a complaint! They went right to work.
They are Amazing!
They were able to finish the job in 1 day!
The Sunsets are so varied and beautiful on Taveuni!
This is the street we live on . It is pronounced "Wamga"
The dogs lay in the middle of the street. Elder Vermeeren says there is a reason most of the dogs limp.
The wind was so strong last night part of a tree blew off into our yard.
Elder Mclean and Elder Dunn doing visits.
Elder Dunn demonstrates a drum that calls the Methodist faith to prayers on the island twice daily.
Elder Dunn at the blow holes in Vuna. .
Elder Mclean at the Blow holes
Elder Mclean receives a welcome at Navakawau Village.
Elder Dunn and Elder Mclean leave a gospel message as the visit.
This is the Korova Family. They are preparing to go to the temple.
This is the Muri Family. Group Meetings are held in their home each Sunday.
This is the road to Navakawau Village.
Huge Taro leaves.
Our home off the road through the trees.
Two of our Lovely church gardeners, Sister Lesuma and Sister Watakini
Elder Barnaby and Elder Jonutz.
moving to their Qeleni Flat.
Elder Vermeeren helps President Bautarua set up a meeting.
The
Qeleni flat is right next to the Qeleni Chapel.
This is the Qeleni Chapel sign. It reads " The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Visitors Welcome.
This is a series of three water falls that visitors like to climb. Next week we will be taking some of the visiting couples here to see them.
It is a beautiful area of rivers, streams, falls, and flowers, nestled in tropical forests.
Two fruit stands.
A covered resting area.
Goats crossing the road in front of our truck.
Sisters in Qeleni bring in their nets with fish!
They walk out into the reefs about 300-400 feet when the tide is out.
They catch quite a variety of fish.
The long skinny silver ones are flying fish.
They are bright beautiful colours.
They are very proud of their catch.
This island, just off Matei is privately owned by a couple from California. They purchased it in 1975.
This is the Matei building sign.
The Vuna Branch are doing a service project wearing Helping Hands "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints " Vests.
They scrubbed all the ceilings, walls, and floors.
Everyone is happy to be helping.
Even the younger children are eager to participate.
A great project for the Vuna Branch...
And our new Vuna Elders...
These pictures are so precious to us. Made us cry seeing Elder Dunn and all of the missionaries and the people they are visiting. The gospel is true!
ReplyDeleteIt is a blessing to us to have such wonderful missionaries here on this island. Missions are Awesome!!! The gospel is indeed true!
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