Darwin

As we arrived in Darwin for zone conference we couldn't believe how beautiful

and green it was.  The rainy season is beginning here and everything looked

wonderfully green. 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints can be found every where we go!

I love to see the different church buildings yet they all have a ward or branch

family that you can be a part of.  This church in Darwin has a unique feature 

that I love- an outdoor baptismal font.  

Outdoor baptismal font.  Many people have chosen to follow the example of 

the Savior and be baptized here.  This is the door that opens the way to

eternal life.  If you would like to learn more about this, ask our missionaries

and they would love to help you. 

Great obedient missionaries of the Darwin Zone and the District President,

President Bond.  We are so grateful for each of you.  Love each one of you.

And here are the incredibly valiant, hardworking sister missionaries of the

Darwin Zone.  We love you so much Sister Reyes, Sister Villanueva, and 

Sister Goisisi. While President was having some interviews with the Elders,

I got to see where these sisters live.

Is this great or what!!  Planning boards, organized desks, clean apartment,

pictures of Christ, all things that bring smiles to our faces and an environment

that invites the Holy Ghost.  

Meet Brother and Sister Beard who have lovingly watched over the 

missionaries in Darwin.  We had a real treat when we were able to see much of

Darwin with them as we looked for a new senior couple flat.  Thank you

for showing us a wonderful time and for all you do to bless our missionaries.

Looks like crocodile country to me!  The Beards took us down by the ocean

and showed us a beautiful area where crocs are often found.  I think they

said 30 have been caught here so far this year?!?!?!?  Yikes!!  I asked what 

you do if you see a croc and they said you call the police and they send

Two-finger Tommy who comes and captures them.  Guess why he only has

2 fingers!!