Wednesday, 31 August 2016

Sept 1st

Happy 6th Birthday Sasha on September 20th!
Happy 8th birthday Jack on September 26th!
64 for Grandma September 30th!

Sister Tupaea, sitting with Sister Fiu, receives a birthday parcel from home!

Elder Kintstone.

Elder McKee.

District meeting..

A Qito or game.

And meaningful insights...


Encouragement from our District Leader, Elder Grimaud.

Trying to guess what is in the parcel..

Clearing roadside grass.

Beautiful Ocean Views.





My good friend Sister Meli Koroca.


Navakawau..



Sister Kasiti and baby Karen.

Anna and Sister Vermeeren.

Abby discusses island improvements.



Leoni and Sonni with their new baby boy.

Elder Vermeeren inspects a slight accident with a backhoe.

A sack of fish fillets didn't quite make it to the market.

Little Baby Anuj, one day old.

Sister Fiu and Sister Tupaea.

School children happily  leave at the end of the day.


An outdoor pool hall. 

Another Beautiful  Day ends.

Sunday, 28 August 2016

Aug 29th

Flowers are plentiful in Taveuni...


A new roof for Somosomo Primary School.

Shaded sandy beaches....


Brother Jone returns home from the Temple...

Taveuni airport personnel have taken good care of him.

The village children come out to greet him...



Joni's son, Brother Bacibau (who was his escort ) and his family.

Leilani Koy receives her mission call. 


Leilani has been called to the Australia, Sydney North Mission!

Leilani will make a wonderful missionary!


Elder Grimaud and Elder Tiafala wait for our new arriving Elders.

Elder Rakatia and Elder Ogden arrive at the dock.

Olive Mohammed and Sharon Morgan are at the dock .

Welcome Elder Ogden and Elder Rakatia to Taveuni.


Sister Tapita and Sister Morgan at the dock.

The passengers retrieve their luggage.

Elder Odgen and Elder Rakatia are ready to serve!

Up to the Elder's Flat.

Elder Odgen and Elder Rakatia in front of their Matei Flat.

Getting settled in ...

Beautiful Taveuni blossoms.


Elder Grimaud, Elder Rakatia, Elder Tiafala, and Elder Ogden.
Beautiful colours everywhere...

A Beautiful sunset as we drive home.
Brother Joni is eager to let everyone know what a wonderful time he had at the temple!

Our two, soon to be missionaries , both enter the New Zealand MTC on the same day, they are both from the Somosomo Branch. 

Young men and young women meet together.

Sister Fiu and Sister Tupaea are always happy!

Meli Frank Vaubala.

Paul greets the missionaries.

Sister Seniloi is our branch Relief Society President.

Elder Tiafala, Elder Grimaud, Elder Vermeeren, Paul, and Meli Frank.

Elder Grimaud and Elder Tiafala.

Sentiki and his family enjoy a visit.


Sister Vishel Singh has given birth today to a beautiful baby boy.

They will name him Anuj Singh.

Anuj, Vishel and Roneil.

Happy Mom and Baby!


Little Anuj...
Colour abound in Taveuni!




Hooray! Our PEF class all qualify for Scholarships!



Nice....



Happy Memories in Taveuni!