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Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-49765612317217894762016-07-29T05:14:00.001-07:002016-07-29T05:14:23.300-07:00Gorge Wildlife Park<img id="id_4d85_e7d_591f_94ac" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FLo2bxMwU2k/V5tG0wBtjPI/AAAAAAAAHGo/xwvBNkttsaI/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> <div>Day #2- off to Gorge Wildlife animal Park. these kids want to see some kangaroos, </div><div>koalas and wallabys!</div><div><img id="id_bde9_e807_4ebf_a44f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ze-cZ0bhBNE/V5tHCFRDylI/AAAAAAAAHGs/r8WlciHX7_k/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 545px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div><img id="id_571c_cf42_e54f_f22e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VbMLaxf47JI/V5tHPJGBnVI/AAAAAAAAHGw/2XGAJH0HYTc/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 546px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div><img id="id_42fa_c820_30d6_d10a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qi2qhTR3a4k/V5tHbcqbp6I/AAAAAAAAHG4/dajOnkTBBks/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 547px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div><img id="id_50ce_8a4d_b066_7342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_lrVnNsvupCQmi3KxCRmdFjmVbpVPNxBsow-Ek2EmPShZA_uOH-l9B522fJ10y8QrHEptS0OVPeIKZsJGYFQMfqLq65a-Lq4qc3MgFGSrSQD2D_9XFyLmz_fPX-fDW5J6BzjGm-uIeco/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 544px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div><img id="id_7ef6_eb1d_f652_a3b6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9XWmkUpp_O0/V5tH1-xBlYI/AAAAAAAAHHE/gMZDvKo7nig/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 543px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>even one with a joey in its pouch!</div><div><img id="id_cd82_4b0b_8b65_6bc" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xQzgPyKDdmI/V5tIDcI8RvI/AAAAAAAAHHI/CdfdPopqNLg/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 539px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Albino Wallabys.</div><div><img id="id_547b_3f0f_1c57_c96c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TJlRCVhlWP8/V5tIQ5czO3I/AAAAAAAAHHQ/BvJarW3_6-s/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 544px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Yep we have camels in Adelaide!</div><div><img id="id_ae8b_b1e2_322d_5a7e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y_JXJYer9p4/V5tIcTOZ-lI/AAAAAAAAHHU/68frxPl7vaw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 548px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>And this strange creature- a cassawary.</div><div><img id="id_6353_fba_5449_a55b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IMmIJ0UFq7w/V5tInXKMdPI/AAAAAAAAHHc/N38M_rdmUjg/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 534px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>A koala to hold and feed. This was a great day. Experiencing many new things</div><div>that we don't have in America. </div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com87tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-57003842583513095172016-07-29T04:43:00.001-07:002016-07-29T04:54:35.403-07:00Kellers!<img id="id_14ab_af89_1b26_1eba" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oBDJDWi77lY/V5tAhywtxuI/AAAAAAAAHFs/sNOWjtk74go/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 539px; height: auto;"> <div>Dinner together at the mission home. </div><img id="id_687b_a0b1_e62f_a58d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UOXwH1oeSPk/V5tAtOvObzI/AAAAAAAAHFw/wvkkdKpcqk0/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 542px; height: auto;"> <div>Grandma C's homemade chicken noodle soup. Yummy!!</div><div><img id="id_d2c5_4ffa_c107_88b1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m9PewjHNskI/V5tA2KAOwrI/AAAAAAAAHF0/7DqyjEPKq-w/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 546px; height: auto;"> </div><div>After a good nights sleep we were off for our first adventure-to see the largest rocking horse</div><div>in the world. That is the Keller family waving from the top inspite of the frigid temperature </div><div>that day, with wind, rain and hail!</div><div><img id="id_d333_411b_5d4d_9398" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5_x85Mlbb2E/V5tA5jkQnCI/AAAAAAAAHF4/SGFqFxA7cso/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 547px; height: auto;"> </div><div><img id="id_686c_c78f_5e0f_6484" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ir-211e9loY/V5tBF1ARbdI/AAAAAAAAHF8/0rXOybKsfQ4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 549px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Brighton found a rocking horse inside where it was nice and warm. </div><div><img id="id_2608_a7f7_fac7_61d6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UgRgQPC4Hrw/V5tBQtJU1oI/AAAAAAAAHGE/DgHrI7yVMJw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 535px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Brinley trying a special Australian treat- Fairy Bread. </div><div><img id="id_316c_22ba_c9aa_c1b4" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HNfMOfmjrpY/V5tBbHxdkpI/AAAAAAAAHGI/hbaByf7I_fk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 534px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Earning a certificate certifying they actually climbed to the top of the biggest</div><div>rocking horse in the world. </div><div><img id="id_29bf_2656_d2e1_dbe6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D31KYvCqW5U/V5tD210UyYI/AAAAAAAAHGY/HaL9DSVT0V0/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 539px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Souvenier from the Toy Factory. Keller kids love stuffed animals. </div><div><img id="id_420b_a12_ca40_71d6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CFgcGz3EXU8/V5tD9eOaQ7I/AAAAAAAAHGc/Njo_NQsESAg/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 538px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Nothing like hot chocolate with marshmallows on a cold day. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div> <br></div></div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-15586917392852807592016-07-29T02:24:00.001-07:002016-07-29T02:24:47.137-07:00Family from the USA!<img id="id_d81_8344_32cd_5cbe" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JOEQeKWad44/V5sfPyUZVSI/AAAAAAAAHEg/e0raxL0ow5U/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 533px; height: auto;"> <div>Look who we found at the Adelaide Airport!! Our daughter and son-in-law and 4 of our</div><div>granchildren arrived for a visit. We are sooooooo excited! Welcome to Adelaide!</div><div><img id="id_926c_4050_82f8_3a19" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E1DdTYSAQts/V5sfaZDgXZI/AAAAAAAAHEk/JH_wOt7kyl4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 535px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>First to appear were Brinley(7) and Jalen(13). They have gotten so tall in a year!</div><div><img id="id_eb79_241d_85f6_9e89" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_llluvl1V_I/V5sfjRRmN_I/AAAAAAAAHEo/W7ABqR2X0rU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 532px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Next was Preston who has really grown. Preston is 9 years old and will be</div><div>starting 4th grade in the fall.</div><div><img id="id_50dd_c37a_ef9a_921" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EwOIexEj3is/V5sftueXLJI/AAAAAAAAHEs/ChPwpqJoOhU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 533px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>And who survived the 17 hour plane ride and still has a smile on his face? Two</div><div>year old Brighton who remembered us!!! We were so happy he ran to hug us. And</div><div>thats Jaimie smiling also. Happy to have arrived and ready for this adventure</div><div>to begin.</div><div><img id="id_773d_697d_2879_e2f2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zHFJN4Fb0YM/V5sf2ochUZI/AAAAAAAAHE0/d8FTEywg4sk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 536px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>And here comes Mike bringing the carseat. We are so very happy they are here.</div><div>That is one long flight for a family of 6 to make. </div><img id="id_f8b4_1f0_4687_6af2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WIfwaDcYn1I/V5sgAthoYgI/AAAAAAAAHE4/n9n3N0X43XU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 535px; height: auto;"> <div><img id="id_bab4_d495_de1d_1310" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eIa1OCpY9Tc/V5sgMhWvETI/AAAAAAAAHFA/yMmU3MMAohU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Best thing EVER!!!! Blessed to be a grandmother:)</div><div><img id="id_3ee0_5a7b_75ed_e35b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbGDqgsG6lcLFlONLo_GatntWOUXnao46x3_ZVGI4srqqs8HWnw5NPHn2o_prS0a5p89630QKC9aPvNSgZls22Mz2fMfy4YCQ-FOcTv6AA6-hKPrh-Mm798XDTpAduLYsgiNcVU1JLf_RE/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Blessed to be a grandfather!</div><div><img id="id_b898_bebe_7d48_2ed8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fjdz__cZudo/V5sgiX3dvsI/AAAAAAAAHFM/zdo-XB7VAcQ/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 542px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Together again:) Can't believe how much they have all grown. I don't know who is most </div><div>excited us or them. </div><img id="id_6fd7_7ecb_8720_37a5" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lknuGoXEPUY/V5sgsLfXOII/AAAAAAAAHFQ/O-irvyWJFbI/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 533px; height: auto;"> <div>Brighton helping load the luggage into the mission trailor. I think he's pretty happy</div><div>to be off of that plane!</div><div><img id="id_f40f_9f05_4b42_ca5" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pxJvDRRC9Kc/V5sg3c4pwNI/AAAAAAAAHFU/YaCnKkxRPGE/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 532px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>And we're off! Four adults, 4 children, 9 large suitcases and a whole bunch of</div><div>carry-ons. Let the fun begin! Family is what its all about. We know families can</div><div>be together forever through Heavenly Fathers plan. </div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-8626379864763420132016-07-29T01:57:00.001-07:002016-07-29T01:57:45.221-07:00Baptism today!<img id="id_47ca_733a_3334_6c4e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DhpWWEPPixk/V5saMIlqqQI/AAAAAAAAHEE/iwHkRmZc0vQ/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 536px; height: auto;"> <div>Today was a very special day for Shanaya Astrid Gordon. Shanaya was baptized</div><div>and became the newest member of the Prospect Ward. Congratulations Shanaya!</div><div>You are a beautiful shining light to your family and to all of us. We love you.</div><div><img id="id_c717_7912_2908_4649" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q3PoGZ5BkHc/V5saXQVTCrI/AAAAAAAAHEI/8doKii6gsEg/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 536px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Sister Taylor and Sister Villenueva are sporting big smiles on this wonderful day.</div><div>They have been angels to Shanaya as they have taught her about following the</div><div>Savior and being baptized. Shanaya was baptized by Brother Addis. </div><div><img id="id_8fe1_2089_16a2_fe7d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XsUTFz-gIXQ/V5sahgsgcWI/AAAAAAAAHEM/e8kkUZjT4u0/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 542px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>President Parker and Elder Larkin are happy to share this great message of the </div><div>restored Gospel as we invite all to come unto Christ. </div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-52829540897094821082016-07-09T06:03:00.001-07:002016-07-09T06:03:10.705-07:00Specialty Training<img id="id_bcaa_5559_c9c6_5d7e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-70vLpxBInXc/V4D14mm3mEI/AAAAAAAAHC8/10vO1ADqFps/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> <div>Today we were with the great Mildura Zone for Specialty Training. Love these valiant</div><div>missionaries so much. They are blessed to have 2 wonderful senior couples who</div><div>help them and watch over them. The St. Johns serving in Berri/Renmark and the</div><div>Jurgens in Mildura. What would we do without senior couples?? It was so</div><div>great being with these missionaries. Loved the spirit we feel when we are with them and</div><div>love hearing their comments and experiences. </div><div>Elder and Sister St. John, Sister Rougeau, Sister Truman, Elder and Sister Jurgens</div><div>middle: Elder T. Johnson, Elder Lapenmal. Elder Burdge, Elder McMurray, Elder</div><div>Martin, Elder Paeu. Back: Elder AuWong, Elder Raqista Elder Flinders, Elder Christy,</div><div>President Parker, Elder K. Johnson.</div><div><img id="id_f093_c6f3_1fc6_4b56" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lJPqd7IFoDg/V4D2DD8wDNI/AAAAAAAAHDA/F-0QB4pzryw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 539px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Celebrated 2 birthdays while we were there. It was Elder Christys birthday today and</div><div>Sister Truman arrived to the mission just in time for us to celebrate her birthday </div><div>which was June 26th. Happy Birthday!! We rejoice with each of these dedicated,</div><div>hard working, loving missionaries who just want to serve the Lord. Its such a blessing </div><div>and privilege to serve with every one of them. </div><div><br></div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-7490602874122287492016-07-09T05:38:00.001-07:002016-07-09T05:39:15.106-07:00Multi Stake Fireside<img id="id_1ea3_ecaa_99da_81" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0pgYdKVRly8/V4DvSoYhgbI/AAAAAAAAHCM/Z922Y6NtD-k/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> <div>There was a great gathering for the Multi-Stake Monthly Missionary Fireside held </div><div>at the Firle Stake Center. Hosting was the Marion Stake and they did a great job.</div><div>New members sharing their testimonies, messages from President Parker and President</div><div>Ellis and beautiful music. Missionary work going on in the cultural hall afterwards.</div><div>Very exciting!</div><div><img id="id_25d4_8198_d08d_169f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qJqXcstofrw/V4DvdtqCDFI/AAAAAAAAHCQ/EYxWFB7HtUc/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 533px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>President and Sister Parker, Sister Cruz, visiting from the Brazil,, Sister</div><div>Coultrop and Sister Maea. </div><div><img id="id_e8ec_e211_90a4_c883" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fXl59V4T8VA/V4DvpF13XGI/AAAAAAAAHCU/9lY2bLJSlLM/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 531px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Bennion and Elder Makai sharing the Gospel!</div><div><img id="id_ca32_646d_f256_752d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mGPaJJ8nfEI/V4Dvzd2rmnI/AAAAAAAAHCY/Qjtu0_Vm6gs/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 531px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Heindel, Elder Cho, Elder Coroton, baptized today- Brother Sarwari, and </div><div>President Parker.</div><div><img id="id_bbb3_daf8_f669_e0a5" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1OGDxGbGZ2Y/V4Dv-kUQjbI/AAAAAAAAHCg/FvKENfS0_PQ/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 534px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Sister Taylor, Sister Villenueva, Sister Reyes, Sister Mason, Sister Mcallwane,</div><div>Sister Townsend .</div><div><img id="id_ac9e_41d9_eadb_ad9f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HRYS0KdmdqA/V4DwGU5yeXI/AAAAAAAAHCk/9XwmOCGcnOY/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div><br></div><div>Sister Coultrop, Sister Freitas, Sister Maea, sister Ma, Sister Collins and Sister Reyes.</div><img id="id_68f4_3293_9e43_c953" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ZrwmA04JmRp3BV3yctlOxQeQpd-bq3PYpZM_DoRFLIpFDu0L8sTTvFV_7y5HorFVzb7kL4qZZYLX1QCUkdpcc9TU5N3XDHDTltdB00gPDFMNAJkPwRQEOjRIk1g99vnjbZajxgO7e9dV/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 536px; height: auto;"> <div>Elder Bennion, Elder Ruppe, Elder Makai, Elder Tolbert, just baptized today- Guan Wang</div><div>and Sadiq Sarwari, Elder Heindel and Elder Coroton. <br><br><div> <br></div><div><br></div></div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-39932486784996346422016-07-09T04:51:00.001-07:002016-07-09T04:51:36.097-07:00Arrivers Training #2<img id="id_18c9_4807_d754_7f1d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hn8v3En-Edc/V4DjeTjj5XI/AAAAAAAAHA8/yrpB52eiQCw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 539px; height: auto;"> <div>New missionaries and their trainers gathered for training at the Firle Chapel. Some</div><div>missionaries were joing us on skype from Darwin, alice Springs and Mildura. These</div><div>are very happy missionaries and we are very happy to have them here. </div><div><img id="id_3e9c_bc2a_5383_29d1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--zvQC2oJkHM/V4Djn5geB0I/AAAAAAAAHBA/u0Ywb_IFXYE/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 539px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Is there anything our two talented assistants cannot do? I think not! Here Elder</div><div>Flinders plays prelude hymns as the missionaries gather. We are so blessed by</div><div>the missionaries in the Australia Adelaide Missions musical talents. </div><div><img id="id_a18d_600c_7bc_3753" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LC9P1e48M9Y/V4DjxqaK3pI/AAAAAAAAHBE/65oRLw9R2qU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 543px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder and sister Larkin and Elder and Sister Hall have a delicious lunch all ready for</div><div>the missionaries after a great morning of training.We have the best senior couples</div><div>ever in this mission. Elder and Sister Hall also joined in the training as our new flat</div><div>coordinators. They are doing a fabulous job!!!</div><div><img id="id_1ed6_cd8d_f5d2_7c2a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AFckMurnLn0/V4Dj8CM6AqI/AAAAAAAAHBI/Rf-cewUJxWo/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 535px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Lunch time! Elder Ellingson, Elder Payne and Elder Arnaud.</div><div><img id="id_8b7d_1669_f38d_91e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E6BB-4FIQ3k/V4DkHCDkivI/AAAAAAAAHBM/kVwnjYwCdI8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 534px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Hartman and Elder Rodovan.</div><div><img id="id_f843_d575_6659_a368" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xtYgI8MXshw/V4DkRnIVlwI/AAAAAAAAHBU/PRk7LjJTH74/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 535px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Sister Teuira and Sister Garrote. Notice the coats-its always freezing in the chapel!</div><div><img id="id_8206_df61_50ff_5ac" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fIVBYPFUZzQ/V4DkcqUEWKI/AAAAAAAAHBY/r23eA9fYzkU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Mose, Elder Kelly and Elder Cho.</div><div><img id="id_e714_5d8c_8f7e_3c0a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aWDFgpchpaw/V4Dkm1bhuGI/AAAAAAAAHBg/QbZXA_ZZbio/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 541px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Hale, Elder Komaisavai, Elder Cho, Elder Heindle and Elder Coroton.</div><div><img id="id_aad3_8108_4562_612b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TFlEG8Y5O7Q/V4Dkxoxzu4I/AAAAAAAAHBk/U-_dNZXfQbA/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>President Parker and Assistants, Elder Flinders and Elder McMurray.</div><div><img id="id_7fa2_96d9_c6b6_bbd7" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-di6Wy04Jg1U/V4Dk8Simk0I/AAAAAAAAHBs/3LuuzArrbm8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 540px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Shortland and Elder Komaisavai.</div><div><img id="id_29e3_7ef0_8383_e778" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--L13af7MXnU/V4DlGnMDpHI/AAAAAAAAHB0/CXo_pz_HXPw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 538px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Shortland, Elder Komaisavai and Elder Flinders</div><div><img id="id_45a3_c02c_56d8_e0bb" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RURc6lreQOs/V4DlROfO0JI/AAAAAAAAHB4/6QUo0MvR_Co/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 545px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Back to training and intently taking good notes! Are these incredible missionaries or</div><div>what!! They are so wonderful and diligent. Desiring to be exactly obedient and</div><div>learning all they can so they can hasten the work here in the Adelaide Mission. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-36554911742302644742016-07-09T03:34:00.001-07:002016-07-09T03:34:59.910-07:00Zone Conference <img id="id_2d22_4aa5_c36f_7365" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3qmpxF5vehY/V4DStcZCCRI/AAAAAAAAHAY/lRyj_UMa8xA/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 538px; height: auto;"> <div>We arrived in darwin to see this beautiful sight! Sister Missionaries in Slacks! Sister</div><div>Toufa and Sister Boswell being the first Sister Missionaries to follow the new directive</div><div>from our Pacific Area Presidency that sisters can now wear slacks. Love these sisters!</div><div><img id="id_85d2_8940_a532_2c68" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nO9mV3bbaxQ/V4DS0WZz6KI/AAAAAAAAHAc/3xnAeSUzGlc/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 539px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Its always great to be with this great Darwin Zone for Zone Conference. Elder and </div><div>Sister Farrer, Sister Toufa,(her companion Sister Boswell was resting in the classroom</div><div>not feeling so well), back:Elder Langi. Elder Taleo, Elder Nelson, Elder Dahle,</div><div>Elder Esqueta, Elder Hobby, Elder Hamilton, Elder Atkinson, Elder McMurray,</div><div>Elder Gaastra and Elder Flinders.</div><div><img id="id_ee14_a537_d370_21fe" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-slxJJ9avWIM/V4DS_AhfMVI/AAAAAAAAHAg/FiG7ufwZRRo/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 536px; height: auto;"> </div><div>After 8 hours of training, time to go out and practice what we've been role-playing. </div><div>Elder Nelson, Elder Flinders, Elder Hobby and Elder Langi.</div><div><img id="id_ed5d_db0b_ba6d_82e0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HygiWDWMIPU/V4DTJnp9o6I/AAAAAAAAHAk/RidCzogJ6qo/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 540px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Sister Farrer filling in for Sister Boswell while she is sick. Sister Toufa always</div><div>smiling and working hard. These sister missionaries are heading out to find and</div><div>teach and invite!</div><div><img id="id_a696_8e94_1a3b_6cbc" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZD1Nhnqte_Y/V4DTUW_FThI/AAAAAAAAHAs/eJAWQa5BHcI/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 536px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Langi, Elder McMurray and Elder Dahle ready to find and teach what we</div><div>have been learning all day. Looking for a miracle! A great day in Darwin! Love</div><div>you elders and Sisters.</div><div><br></div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-56630927547171306702016-07-09T03:16:00.001-07:002016-07-09T03:16:48.995-07:00Zone Conference<br><img id="id_748f_ab7f_4693_150f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jQ_b0yYrM5Y/V4DOYPcgjSI/AAAAAAAAG_4/Hy7qp6RrkDI/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> <div>When we arrived in Alice Springs for Zone Conference, this guy was waiting for us</div><div>at our Hotel. Really hope he's still there when our grandchildren arrive in a few days!!</div><div><img id="id_ea88_6d1b_c00_9bec" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-89ZbsQkUY14/V4DOiuHha5I/AAAAAAAAG_8/JHPyR-VgjMk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 532px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>The Zone Leader of the Alice Springs Zone, Elder U-Fa with his brand new companion,</div><div>Elder Touma from Equador. Two absolutely great missionaries!</div><div><img id="id_273d_dcf6_d155_11a1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5JH9ozqJpBI/V4DOtihGZ7I/AAAAAAAAHAA/U4ve2C4SBZs/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 527px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Incredible Sister Missionaries serving in Alice Springs, Sister Mattheis and Sister</div><div>Lee-Lo, role playing on "how to begin teaching." </div><div><img id="id_9ef1_609b_c2a9_1767" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6iw_UmgODfhwkUx6GlyBNJAPKWhEFPR_uqREYDADux-nXmoBL8ckvvwcDa36U19y0NHMMAHS71G9sRIQ9hr1JN0JeHxb8_E42XcZabskr7kCBWluIcltbUB0jQec5dvfuFueSjW4QaVo/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 525px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Dietze and Elder U-Fa role playing and showing us a great door approach.</div><div>Does not get any better than Elder Dietze and Elder U-Fa. Love these Elders!</div><div><img id="id_4028_1ffe_d80b_2325" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dIr7liNWoiY/V4DPDFny-9I/AAAAAAAAHAI/l_m3xMnPuFE/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 521px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Bouche and Elder Anderson, who serve in Tenant Creek roleplay with Elder</div><div>and Sister Tennis. Great missionaries carrying the Gospel to all corners of the earth-</div><div>even Tenant Creek, Australia. Thank you to Elder and Sister Tennis who do......</div><div>well... everything! They watch over the missionaries in Alice Springs, serve in the</div><div>Branch, minister to all, help our missionaries with college applications, spend</div><div>hours getting member records in order and... always take such good care of us</div><div>whenever we go to Alice Springs. We always get fed very well and this time, </div><div>Sister Tennis made President Parkers favorite breakfast, peach french toast! He was</div><div>in heaven. We love you.</div><div><br></div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-35664621040472031742016-07-02T07:25:00.001-07:002016-07-02T07:25:04.378-07:00New Missionaries<img id="id_3b3d_d448_aca9_4bdb" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7v81yt5makY/V3fNvVth-XI/AAAAAAAAG-4/NqESuECa_n4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 534px; height: auto;"> <div>The rain has finally stopped and we are able to take photos at the mission office.</div><div>This is Elder Kelly, brand new Elder ready to go!</div><div><img id="id_5646_ba5_ef2a_b401" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WI9lCp1TzgM/V3fN6a2bNVI/AAAAAAAAG-8/4SOdb6jywVw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 532px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Touma</div><div><img id="id_cfaa_2508_1a8a_b071" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8A70aKDe-rE/V3fOFX4ALzI/AAAAAAAAG_A/o7sKmZDYcjA/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 536px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Cho</div><div><img id="id_8b6d_c0ea_9099_2824" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5Hl1m4hJ9gc/V3fOQfXPkfI/AAAAAAAAG_E/we4eG9GkbJ8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 540px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Miller</div><div><img id="id_a14b_2ea9_661_c2e7" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojBcYNmAeBCx9GWXsjxy1QAQ-fDaZWTXP4ZAg1DdYncaJ02yiszChdkYjQOliWGf0a_x-ZlUNx_35npVSJJ8TgjkPAQuzOQ7qiZks2RHXmaVSFtH4AGU3_OdDE3MDT4kjKBceMbtEXUAq/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 540px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Jugo</div><div><img id="id_e0ec_177_3e18_1e24" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HYfVz9trmfo/V3fOkzyExvI/AAAAAAAAG_M/Kz-c8dl73OQ/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 542px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Later this evening, trying to keep new missionaries awake after their 20 hour plus</div><div>flights. Here are a few of the Elders waiting for President Parker and the Assistants </div><div>to announce who will be training who!</div><div><img id="id_27f8_87ca_2d1b_99b2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TWY41xtnnaA/V3fOvX086eI/AAAAAAAAG_U/g7049WBMD0k/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 543px; height: auto;"> <br></div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-88275123937799661362016-07-02T07:13:00.001-07:002016-07-02T07:13:34.755-07:00New Missionaries<img id="id_1ad5_4783_34d0_9f27" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6ghBQgQuRs0/V3fK1dK36YI/AAAAAAAAG-M/b8EPgKoE3aE/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 533px; height: auto;"> <div>After a morning of orientation and waiting for the rain to stop, we were finally </div><div>able to get these new missionaries together for the traditional photos by the mission</div><div>office. What could be better than 12 new missionaries who have answered the</div><div>call to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and help all who will listen to come closer </div><div>to Him? This is a great day!</div><div><img id="id_e2ad_e7b4_3a17_6a6e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5L8hzR1KPME/V3fLAUkO17I/AAAAAAAAG-Q/-Jw3yiR6d7Y/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 536px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Sister Teuira</div><div><img id="id_80e_5fdf_ecf4_8ef2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B1TUUMqtMFA/V3fLLdAdUDI/AAAAAAAAG-U/bH3hk30ZseA/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 535px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Sister Truman</div><div><img id="id_74c4_a6c0_9386_1a8a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GvDLwAqsgjc/V3fLWgt5yII/AAAAAAAAG-Y/XvbqkD3Jhl0/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 538px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Sister Draney</div><div><img id="id_c2a5_1bbf_568c_8598" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0mEj9Yg120I/V3fLh8FlLfI/AAAAAAAAG-c/XnICU4TyHh8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 540px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Sister Collins</div><div><img id="id_20ce_9b4c_73e9_b473" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZJKvV7k-kug/V3fLtBxMvHI/AAAAAAAAG-g/FNqOZvXY1so/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 543px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Atkinson</div><div><img id="id_ce5b_b65f_8bd9_c3ae" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nd9FUsAY6wg/V3fL306hZFI/AAAAAAAAG-k/_nBc4r65H9c/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 546px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Arnaud</div><div><img id="id_a089_d33e_e816_dd98" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--s5LdVoo4-4/V3fMCxvT2pI/AAAAAAAAG-o/_C1ckY_Iy1E/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 547px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Shortland</div><div><br></div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-13062517507273534552016-07-02T06:56:00.001-07:002016-07-02T06:56:19.614-07:00Arrivers Dinner<img id="id_e644_1b27_a97c_b940" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--McHp2-hu1w/V3fGpPZaRXI/AAAAAAAAG9c/wjjPhQWkOtc/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 533px; height: auto;"> <div><br></div><div>This is Arrivers Training. These new missionaries are here with some great </div><div><br></div><div>missionaries who will be training all of them. They love each other already.</div><div><div>We are so excited to have these new wonderful sister missionaries. They are</div><div>beautiful in every way. Sister Teuira is waiting to see who will be her new trainer?</div><div>will it be Sister Rooarii, also from Tahiti, or Sister Ma or Sister Rougeau???</div><div><img id="id_f075_2ac4_fc1_875f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KbXqo4C3_DU/V3fG0bQhuPI/AAAAAAAAG9g/IHRu3lTDD4I/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 532px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Are these happy, beautiful sister missionaries or what!!! This is an exciting day.</div><div>Sister Draney, Sister Truman and Sister Collins are waiting to see who their trainers will</div><div>be? Maybe it will be one of the happiest missionaries ever-Sister Garrote! </div><div><img id="id_8454_baf9_e52e_e46f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vdu7liV-KKw/V3fG_cG80cI/AAAAAAAAG9k/9SQswbm4QGY/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 535px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Will Elder Ellingson be Elder Atkinsons new trainer?</div><div><img id="id_40d7_84ba_3dc5_db5f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gQlbIvR7qIM/V3fHKKErFaI/AAAAAAAAG9o/lcSn2wfjZfw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Touma, Elder Kelly and Elder Miller getting to know Elder Payne and Elder</div><div>Komaisavai. Hmmm...who will be new companions?</div><div><img id="id_a754_bb02_fe3f_a5d6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TmSL4pgoX64/V3fHUDbJaJI/AAAAAAAAG9s/hP8dexjFqDI/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 540px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Mannering in the middle of 3 new wonderful missionaries! Elder Arnaud, </div><div>Elder Cho and Elder Touma.</div><div><img id="id_1e05_87f3_31a3_f01d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fxw2GXngaF4/V3fHfeM-tFI/AAAAAAAAG9w/K54qwKCdmYk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 545px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Jugo talking with Elder Hale and Elder Flinders. Wondering who his new trainer </div><div>will be??</div><div><img id="id_cae5_f8e_d3b8_921b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KB9J3s--GVs/V3fHqZ-I50I/AAAAAAAAG90/xgBRTNrVAK8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 550px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Wilkins and Elder Koch wondering who they will be training!! </div><div><img id="id_5438_880e_1425_14b6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SFIieBRDf4A/V3fH0-dKJJI/AAAAAAAAG94/RIx1K44y0no/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 549px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Miller and Elder Atkinson awake and smiling during all of this training. Elder</div><div>McMurray and Elder Komaisavai are never without a big smile. Why are they all so</div><div>happy? Because they are on the Lords errand!</div><div><img id="id_d5f_ddf9_23b3_61c9" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5CLcZh-elYnwHIHKHDF-So2SowDOxeQ9E7Gd6HyaDw5BBwXDmUKcjaRkUmAz18bqOGzG98O4e7WWZ-L17a6NUJgAb9HaJAzBWJhONsKehY6EMlL8BLyaQtqGWTHK8w4UiwMCGePi_Q-v/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 549px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Ellinson and Elder Mosa getting to know Elder Shortland! </div><div> <br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-82439319215328027762016-07-01T06:00:00.001-07:002016-07-02T07:28:18.917-07:00More Arrivers<img id="id_613f_20ad_c3b9_8e53" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wrZl9dPsqfk/V3Zoc_7fKAI/AAAAAAAAG8o/7DudmjNQ4l4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 536px; height: auto;"> <div>Introducing Elder Kelly from Mt. Warrigal, Australia. Welcome to this beautiful mission</div><div>where miracles happen every day. So happy to have you serve with us here in the Australia</div><div>Adelaide Mission. We love you.</div><div><img id="id_5db0_7862_7142_dd92" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vjpnn8crUwQ/V3ZomQsOsmI/AAAAAAAAG8s/5sNWZ3cROTs/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>This is Elder Touma from Quito, Equador. Our very first missionary from this </div><div>country. Thank you for answering the call to serve. We love you already Elder</div><div>Touma.</div><div><img id="id_39b5_d3b0_ef3_8dd0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KaDQwS85oLY/V3ZoucrjcdI/AAAAAAAAG8w/qmFnKe69FTg/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 545px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Welcome Elder Atkinson from Provo, Utah. We are so happy to have you arrive safely</div><div>in Adelaide. Can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for you here as you invite</div><div>all to come unto Christ. We love you Elder Atkinson.</div><div><img id="id_a1d3_736_8731_fbf7" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kJnI06pzLCs/V3Zo3kiZ4qI/AAAAAAAAG80/u8_Olb805Bo/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 545px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>We needed more reenforcements on this busy day so the assistants to the President,</div><div>Elder Flinders and Elder McMurray picked up this new missionary, Elder Cho from</div><div>Korea. We have been waiting for Elder Cho to arrive ever since our only other</div><div>missionary from Korea , Elder Lee. returned home. Welcome Elder Cho-we love you.</div><div><img id="id_ecf9_6a0c_bf2b_ac9f" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwh7vIvTgiWk9kp592WhGltCf2Iw_7ySZWKNmtH8hCqBc36kkhfBLfVaQHJB_9vCBfTDC5tS4v0ZckLzAfZhID31CQxMpuVCAko4_mD-61TzZQQgXCdJGt2n8rk-KvBkslEteVopBfeFe/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 549px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div><img id="id_86aa_ef1c_dffc_7341" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a_jxn-PTLFE/V3ZpIZe4x1I/AAAAAAAAG9A/C98BPKnoGms/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 550px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>And this is Elder Miller from Layton, Utah. After a vert long flight Elder Miller is still</div><div>smiling and we are so happy he is here. Mission of miracles ahead for you Elder Miller.</div><div>We love you.</div><div><img id="id_7849_e2f4_585e_69a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MqDBnVKp-rg/V3ZpRdMa3HI/AAAAAAAAG9E/ajyjbcE162o/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 551px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Picking up 3 missionaries who have arrived from the United States. They don't even </div><div>look tired....but a little bit later its going to hit them! We love all of these great new</div><div>missionaries. </div><div><img id="id_2675_24f5_7b42_d283" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ByQcCmV3J5g/V3ZpcYvi4aI/AAAAAAAAG9I/EqdJ9tjtc5w/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 554px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>And this is the Arrivers Training held at the Firle Chapel. Here the new missionaries are</div><div>enjoying some lunch after a morning of training.</div><div><br></div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-64856599887915683912016-07-01T05:07:00.001-07:002016-07-01T05:07:18.188-07:00Arrivers<img id="id_e6f5_53a6_1e08_1f61" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1NasZVphv-I/V3ZcYVnV3YI/AAAAAAAAG78/T470sd81tfo/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> <div>Bright and early we began picking up new missionaries at the airport. Because of</div><div>flight changes and rerouting, we were 2 for 8 by about 11:00! Not too good- so we made</div><div>some extra trips to the airport throughout the day. We were thrilled when we finally had</div><div>all 12 new missionaries with us . Exciting!!! Here are 4 of them.</div><div><img id="id_4a19_53ed_ce86_c0ed" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ac_5SkokGD4/V3ZcgS952UI/AAAAAAAAG8A/u6Lnz7mjnrA/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 531px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Meet our first sister, Sister Truman from Rosebud, Australia. We love Sister</div><div>Missionaries and we love you Sister Truman!! So happy you are here.</div><img id="id_4ee1_16c2_89c8_f73f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Rr1wwJ_SEok/V3ZcnjvdpsI/AAAAAAAAG8E/HHL0Z_EOQ8w/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 530px; height: auto;"> <div>Next we have Sister Collins from Auckland, New Zealand. This is an exciting day</div><div>and we love the smiles and enthusiasm these new missionaries arrive with. They are</div><div>a little nervous, very excited and always tired from the flights but there is no time</div><div>to waste when you are on the Lords errand. Welcome Sister Collins, we love you.</div><div><img id="id_9da6_2aa8_9d64_7c42" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KDza5YZdo9s/V3Zcvqr27VI/AAAAAAAAG8I/xvsRl6M-8Zw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 531px; height: auto;"> </div><div>Meet Sister Draney from Summerfield, Florida. We are thrilled to have you in the</div><div>Australia Adelaide Mission. Thank you for answering the call to serve. Great</div><div>adventures and miracles ahead. Welcome Sister Draney, we love you.</div><div><img id="id_1ef5_c6c7_a47d_ad76" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yWc5MupKOu4/V3ZczlSVAzI/AAAAAAAAG8M/N7Bt3J3ZSlg/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> </div><div>And one more fantastic Sister Missionary- meet Sister Teuira from Tahiti! Welcome</div><div>Sister Teuira to the best mission ever. We are so happy you have arrived safe and sound </div><div>and ready to serve. With so many trips to the airport today we called for reinforcements</div><div>from Elder and Sister Wilmott. We love you Sister Teuira!</div><div><img id="id_6b34_519a_7787_99c3" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QrgsF9207nQ/V3Zc0r5KXpI/AAAAAAAAG8Q/ypxEFGHFLLI/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 531px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>And here are the new Elders! First is Elder Arnaud from Tahiti, here with Elder Wilmott!</div><div>Welcome Elder! So thrilled you are here and ready to get to work! I'm sure that</div><div>was President Parkers first question for you-are you ready to go to work???</div><div>We love you Elder Arnaud!</div><div><img id="id_fbc4_2332_d54_a2c4" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGicPpRx0brsjyQPvwxegpk3WFzr5oDjme_RoDDwx7qLF_CveGsfc3ea-lhrl5BieOCv14y5oHLSrMm4M5yDXUJ6x3Oir-b2U5I3kZPj9ixu2BqHk1v4lenlZ1t3ffmKNsUIc6EkrCKlIz/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 540px; height: auto;"><br></div><div>Meet Elder Shortland from Gold Coast Australia! Can't wait for the adventures ahead.</div><div>There are brothers and sisters waiting for you to invite them to "Come unto Christ."</div><div>Great joy is in store as we share this great message with the world. We love you</div><div>Elder Shortland.</div><div><br></div><div><div><br></div></div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-68255111012072793002016-06-24T05:38:00.001-07:002016-06-24T05:52:06.430-07:00Leavers Dinner<img id="id_564b_9c20_e9b5_69c4" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dT0s1EgG9oM/V20oLXuz-bI/AAAAAAAAG50/3fyO370W85E/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 536px; height: auto;"> <div>Next is Sister Fa'alogo. She is leaving a piece of a favorite skirt for our tie board </div><div>in the mission home. Love this wonderful missionary.</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_b2c6_2dd1_8115_1160" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dFdVjAnG6Ng/V20oXb_DsWI/AAAAAAAAG58/49dK345SsSc/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 525px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>When I think of Sister Fa'alogo I think of someone who knows the scriptures</div><div><br></div><div>very well and who has great charity. </div><div>And there you go!! Love you forever Sister Fa'alogo. Always catch the wave!!!</div><div><img id="id_b9ef_4820_668_6036" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-91kUgu7x358/V20okdEi_3I/AAAAAAAAG6E/6Ie3Jj_w2LA/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 523px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder McClutchie is President Parkers first victim to snip off the tie!! Thats a really </div><div>nice tie Elder-are you sure???</div><div><img id="id_5e40_a250_8307_87fe" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bboJoTxHEnM/V20owy5U0fI/AAAAAAAAG6M/GPjN01nIvtg/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 519px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Too late! We love you Elder McClutchie! What fond memories we have with you.</div><div>Especially our trip to Tenant Creek where you fed us so well. Love this great</div><div>missionary!</div><div><img id="id_2231_9fb8_d8cf_3f7c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x7YJ5Yj-MTI/V20o-MuIm0I/AAAAAAAAG6Y/wjHo_itlk_U/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 511px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Costales is next. Is this a great smile or what! You cannot not be happy around</div><div>this missionary. A great leader and a great disciple of Christ. We miss you</div><div>already . </div><div><img id="id_27a3_e541_1139_89d3" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hy3IPbTMmyQ/V20pKriLXVI/AAAAAAAAG6k/LgK3lr69YGM/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 513px; height: auto;"> </div><div>We love you so much Elder Costales. A great leader in this mission.</div><div>You have served with all diligence and done a great work here in the Australia</div><div>Adelaide Mission. </div><div><img id="id_4854_590e_57cb_44b5" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bt-3nN4ZMsc/V20pXJ0RZ8I/AAAAAAAAG6s/EG53ZpYF0_o/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 510px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>The great Elder Boyd!!! One talented, hard working, humble, obedient Elder</div><div>who gave his all. We will miss the great leadership of this fantastic missionary. </div><div>We love you Elder Boyd and can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for you </div><div>next. </div><div><img id="id_ce75_a7c1_2b82_58f6" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAJUaHmJmi2oeu4XPg4-c6zN94-lXPczLFDoPcJXlFjHDwLSwXvJ8K9vHYpOnCvxI5ohaeJq-cdtTfpBmJYZWzakuAl4PGvcpqGlWgMBBJpVtBk7Etk0sHUNIwwvK9P4YzICgBG_wQBxKu/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 536px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>We miss you already Elder Boyd! What a blessing to serve with such an incredible</div><div>missionary. You are in our hearts forever.</div><div><img id="id_995a_559_c8fd_c698" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uzTF3N4UE9k/V20pj4eo2zI/AAAAAAAAG64/FVdVahp7ch8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 509px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Another great missionary who has served with all of his heart, might, mind and</div><div>strength. We love you Elder Woodford. You always make me smile. Thank you </div><div>for the great work you have done here in this mission.</div><div><img id="id_1e21_94d1_1f88_f2eb" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J01O7fqg03I/V20pwb0j-EI/AAAAAAAAG7A/pV6dOjtKxsU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 512px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Exciting things ahead for this Elder. Follow the Lords plan and we will look</div><div>forward to hearing of the good things you are doing. We love you and miss you. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-25397965476303240962016-06-24T03:44:00.001-07:002016-06-24T03:44:45.541-07:00Leavers <br><img id="id_a21d_9d6a_4a98_6b35" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jHFyp7_zLQI/V20N6RmezPI/AAAAAAAAG18/9CPDU7uJ6OM/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 543px; height: auto;"> <div>Another emotional evening as we said goodbye to 6 incredible missionaries. Sister</div><div>Fa'alogo, Sister Abonales, Elder McClutchie, Elder Costales, Elder Boyd and Elder</div><div>Woodford are returning home with honor.</div><div><img id="id_184_bc8_f67c_42be" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lvJUUwA_oMc/V20OH02gQvI/AAAAAAAAG2E/n2mrvhDpAsw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 546px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>The evening always starts with a special dinner in the mission home. Man, we will </div><div>miss these great Elders. </div><div><img id="id_1c63_3194_ddff_1ea2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dhTAC810gds/V20OUueMBoI/AAAAAAAAG2Q/arr5QQ6c3Gw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 539px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Sister Abonales and Sister Fa'alogo- 2 wonderful sisters who have served so</div><div>faithfully. We love you sisters.</div><div><img id="id_2aad_e3ab_7fce_d4fb" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wNEHzqHQ59w/V20OkrUYH1I/AAAAAAAAG2g/EeSte1Kbrrc/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 538px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>These are the Elders that make it all happen!! Elder McMurray and Elder Flinders!</div><div>President Parkers right arm and his left as well! Here with Elder Larkin who also</div><div>makes it happen. We are so blessed to have such hard working, talented missionaries. </div><div><img id="id_c03_8b5c_1805_4742" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGciMtc4MTLXo43MYzr0vQrjj3VjCZ3UXT8C89kY3rclwhPxO1_1WE9H3rN_JzpBmlTZuo_whG-8sWbWGaH7zxf2LEDtySub4w5PCYjPw37E8b_3Uv6fsvJsyVH-F-Kds9uNJF30f4Zr1d/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 492px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Its tiime for some tie and skirt/scarf cutting. Sister Abonales is ready to leave</div><div>a part herself in the Australia Adelaide Mission.Love this sister with all of </div><div>our hearts!!!</div><div><img id="id_4d51_b7ea_8966_611b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Js8sDCzcKWQ/V20O5xvJi0I/AAAAAAAAG2w/vBSJ7KHVSkM/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 491px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Leaving a piece of a favorite skirt. </div><div><img id="id_90f0_ee6b_6a64_b4f9" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xRaUAthTwic/V20PGbnk-0I/AAAAAAAAG28/EdqZ5LBXdZQ/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 488px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>We will miss you Sister Abonales! Thank you for all you have done to build </div><div>the Lords kingdom here in this mission. We will miss that beautiful smile.</div><div>We love you.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-28597211176588021592016-06-24T03:08:00.001-07:002016-06-24T03:08:26.002-07:00Senior Couple Fireside<img id="id_6cb4_36f3_a336_6419" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fy3DRURopTM/V20FJXbU5SI/AAAAAAAAG0Y/3y0bfHLiy9Y/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 536px; height: auto;"> <div>Saturday evening, June 18th we held a special fireside at the mission home for all</div><div>of our senior couples. The St. Johns drove in from Berri and so we had 5 couples join </div><div>us here. We also had our 3 couples who serve in Darwin, Alice Springs and Mildura</div><div>join us by skype. Pictured above: Elder and Sister Larkin, Elder and Sister St. John,</div><div>elder and Sister Sennett, Elder and Sister Wilmott, President and Sister Parker and</div><div>Elder and Sister Hall. On the i-pads: Elder and Sister Tennis, Elder and Sister Jurgens</div><div>and Elder and Sister Farrer.</div><div><img id="id_6f4d_eb00_c998_613a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hCx5W_ydm2c/V20Ff_eQ08I/AAAAAAAAG0g/MXakvcgsvCI/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 536px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Sharing thoughts from General Conference.</div><div><img id="id_aa4e_8db_a76d_36ed" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_SPnWMvZTV4/V20F3G6tnCI/AAAAAAAAG0s/4RhXwLzVevA/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 535px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div><img id="id_315d_4409_84f8_b6a2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IB9BW6oTz1w/V20GO43moAI/AAAAAAAAG04/xU1rExa-vvw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div><img id="id_12a7_ce1d_f5b7_117e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xv_9dQpzeQE/V20GlspW05I/AAAAAAAAG1E/99TyXYtV1xM/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>We are so grateful for the best senior couples ever! The greatest blessing is how much </div><div>they love these missionaries. We thank them for all they do as they give their heart,</div><div>might, mind and strength every single day to their callings as full time missionaries. </div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-17956114565786475502016-06-24T02:41:00.001-07:002016-06-24T02:41:46.510-07:00Temple<img id="id_a2f1_7c68_d79c_120" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2wjoep0pahg/V2z_-gED2kI/AAAAAAAAGz8/UyV4e-hgHH0/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> <div>Last week we attended the Temple with all of the missionaries that will be leaving</div><div>in the next 2 weeks. All were able to attend except Elder McClutchie who has been </div><div>serving in Tenant Creek. President and I were able to spend a wonderful evening</div><div>in the Temple with him when he arrived. There is nothing greater then being in the </div><div>House of the Lord with a valiant missionary.</div><div><img id="id_aa9f_31b5_995a_a17d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OWhVoXrXKCU/V20AV9xiHTI/AAAAAAAAG0E/EjhyYLIBe_0/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 544px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>President Soininen , the Australia Adelaide Temple President was kind enough to</div><div>join us for a photo. A special memory for Elder McClutchie. We love President</div><div>and Sister Soininen so much. They are consecrated disciples of Christ and our</div><div>dear friends. They love having the missionaries in the Temple. What a blessing!</div><div><br></div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-32561454370900741442016-06-16T05:02:00.001-07:002016-06-16T05:02:23.107-07:00Weddings<img id="id_6375_a69f_16f2_519a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zhVjM94W9tA/V2KVOzmUAFI/AAAAAAAAGys/urcgbnLWeJY/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"> <div>Whats this??? Our first missionary to complete his mission and return home and...</div><div>get married! You win in every way Elder Litster! Congratulations to you and Emili!</div><div><img id="id_3ef7_fff6_56bd_8505" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cefuKPYkC3w/V2KVQ_dRgCI/AAAAAAAAGyw/3FTcAV8RNzY/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 535px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Congratulations to beautiful Sister Kereama who looks absolutely radiant! So happy</div><div>for you and Al. </div><div><img id="id_559a_555_f99a_b1ff" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wVz1RHhvAU4/V2KVTeBclEI/AAAAAAAAGy0/OrgOKPEwca4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 532px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Congratulations to Elder Orr and his beautiful wife Janae. So happy for these</div><div>great missionaries who went home and have been sealed in the House of the Lord.</div><div>True joy!! We love you all.</div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-14871276668344199882016-06-16T04:45:00.001-07:002016-06-16T04:45:53.801-07:00Boot Camp Zone Conference<img id="id_711e_7a7d_28f4_3c58" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-052yxQKoCBk/V2KRNvnVBOI/AAAAAAAAGyI/IuS2toqui5o/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 535px; height: auto;"> <div>Boot Camp Zone Conference in Mildura consisted of great training, much role playing</div><div>, evaluating and training again. Here great sisters , sister Matthes, sister Townsend and </div><div>Sister Rougeau teach Elder Au Wong and get him thinking with great questions.</div><div><img id="id_f0cf_efc5_5bf2_4ea2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pMLGlVrOaDA/V2KRXbCqs5I/AAAAAAAAGyQ/onRyDaA7O78/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 532px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Punou and Elder Christy ask Elder Raiqista some soul searching questions.</div><div><img id="id_54a3_d94_c67b_387d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iraWsHoF8Cc/V2KRZxdG4aI/AAAAAAAAGyU/2GsBn6twWdU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 533px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>These Elders surprised Sister Wilmott with a beautiful rendition of Happy Birthday.</div><div>Thank you to Elder Paeu, Elder McMurray, Elder K. Johnson, Elder Punou and</div><div>Elder Raiqisa.</div><div><img id="id_5c60_fc17_f8b4_21f8" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZHf5YpYeu4tPS7l3nJtxaHUmWxqBVDZwqBe6UdYfIYGEuvnSQVyiJ5onDJbDcoUP0ATAN2wQV_S56wjSSxqB15_Y7RvoaIgEVERIv0P17f0DrMquyO__4fBUptkcv9l2o08TGF2C_FSc/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 532px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Another surprise for Sister Wilmott!! She is very loved!!!The Mildura Zone </div><div>singing Happy Birthday to Sister Wilmott complete with the hip hip hoorahs at</div><div>the end!!</div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-69345504544515665692016-06-13T06:32:00.001-07:002016-06-13T06:32:48.851-07:00Leavers Dinner<img id="id_b023_4635_aad5_9a48" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xxFOLZFO-pY/V160rBk-vqI/AAAAAAAAGwk/nMu8Pd4FHJU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 535px; height: auto;"> <div>After sweet tender testimonies shared it is time to leave something behind in this</div><div>great mission. Sister Siale was first. You are leaving an empty place Sister</div><div>Siale as you leave. You have served with all of your heart, might, mind and strength.</div><div>Well done. We love you and know great things are ahead.</div><div><img id="id_d2de_cffd_a420_8959" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKwM85ladGcp-HpztePeBRO6mFPa0QEWSwZUDSEzt8DGaJkmhJIkOAR1_9QPGn4sTVUxq1zEdZmdUg5YjspYnpY-vqusWkyO7TsnaQqnmtFgxAIkReIGyJNON8o-JBpq8AbJFLAx6b-L8e/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 538px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div><img id="id_8ae4_cbfe_c4bf_1ac2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jMlM2Ck-F34/V161Av7rn4I/AAAAAAAAGw0/6UpWxxRLckg/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 539px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>A piece of a favorite skirt, that Sister Siale said made it through her whole mission! </div><div><img id="id_7757_6cce_ffb6_61ae" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mP1eqZXwFoQ/V161LcUFvII/AAAAAAAAGw8/c93KBbWh9pw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 540px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Next is Sister Reola. Sister Reola has been serving in Darwin and has done a great</div><div>work. I know there were many tears shed when she left. We will miss you sister</div><div>Reola but thank you for the great service you have given here in the Australia</div><div>Adelaide Mission. We love you so much. </div><div><img id="id_90a2_844a_cd57_355f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JziKw4STwIg/V161WRb6QSI/AAAAAAAAGxI/lq3Ndnq-1m4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 545px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div><img id="id_2f7d_c774_e732_37d8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DpK0avE6Hfg/V161hYVK8SI/AAAAAAAAGxQ/eB6IMEf3NCM/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 545px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Sister Reola leaving behind a piece of a favorite skirt. We will think of you with lots</div><div>of love every time we see this on the tie board. </div><div><img id="id_7066_12a4_88d6_9e8c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NeeTQBV0oCE/V161q_NUqjI/AAAAAAAAGxc/CayGbNrNbWg/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 543px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>The legendary Elder Toi! Leaving behind his Bush tie. We already miss this great smile </div><div>and your leadership. Great things ahead for this powerful missionary. ITs been an </div><div>honor to serve with you and we will miss you terribly. </div><div><img id="id_1ff1_30d4_9165_6b28" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-29RyarfgToY/V1610pgY0PI/AAAAAAAAGxo/loCR-z_qYVs/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 541px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div><img id="id_817a_d0eb_69be_8f6f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5lNj-mJJXx8/V161_dufptI/AAAAAAAAGxw/Lax29EalWgA/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 543px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>President Parker gets that tie cut pretty quick! We love you Elder Toi. God bless until</div><div>we meet again. </div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-607958413515844842016-06-13T04:46:00.001-07:002016-06-13T04:46:21.181-07:00Leavers Temple Day<img id="id_369e_5ad2_d9d3_f28c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4J2Ag4gOlqw/V16cS9Y1dlI/AAAAAAAAGvU/Ekd2xnDTy1I/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 538px; height: auto;"> <br><div>So blessed to spend the morning in the House of the Lord with these wonderful</div><div>missionaries who will be returning home this month. Pull it together Sister Parker!!</div><div>A very happy but emotional day. Love them all so much. Sister Fa'alogo, Sister</div><div>Abonales, Sister Siale, and sister Reola. Elder Costales, Elder Toi, Elder Woodford </div><div>and Elder Boyd.</div><div><img id="id_ab09_f197_6a92_80c1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_KS7nfyMLMo/V16cVIDewjI/AAAAAAAAGvY/46we5Cd8UpI/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 534px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>We will miss these great missionaries so much. Wonderful leaders in the best</div><div>mission ever!</div><div><img id="id_609e_fb33_c85_1d70" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KE6aelibCCg/V16cWDc7BNI/AAAAAAAAGvc/Hs6xHPbV2sg/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 534px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>These are beautiful, valiant, talented, obedient disciples of Christ. They are ready</div><div>to light up the world. Love each one of you sisters. </div><img id="id_62d8_a729_9d6f_d198" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F8DGkg1tm30/V16cXJTwFKI/AAAAAAAAGvg/pi8f9NFoGcU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 534px; height: auto;"> <div><img id="id_1042_7f5c_87e9_a4fd" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pysWJFZgqVc/V16cicN-AVI/AAAAAAAAGv0/Df15-skFWow/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 534px; height: auto;"> </div><div>After attending the Temple, a self reliance class, last interview with President</div><div>Parker and lots of packing, its time for a nice evening in the mission home</div><div>before these 3 great missionaries return home to their families. </div><div><img id="id_200b_b0d4_3ba5_a4b0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RdQ89bD324s/V16cs2OPXmI/AAAAAAAAGv8/ToL0AZ8KwSs/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 534px; height: auto;"> </div><div>A yummy dinner!</div><div><img id="id_cc12_4b67_8bf4_3118" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tq4uwDmCKrE/V16c3dwMMzI/AAAAAAAAGwE/4av_hJ2rIYc/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 531px; height: auto;"> </div><div>Love and respect this great Elder! We will miss him so. One of the great leaders of</div><div>this mission. Served out bush, was an assistant to the President while in Darwin </div><div>and always obedient and diligent. We can always trust and count on Elder Toi to do</div><div>what the Lord would want. We love you Elder Toi. </div><div><img id="id_c2ce_6bbb_695b_83ba" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b_iexIUPyBc/V16dCyhc7II/AAAAAAAAGwQ/g3wK1TCEhXQ/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 542px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Senior couples with these 3 amazing missionaries. They are very loved by us all.</div><div><br></div><div><br><div> <br></div><div><br></div></div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431260461077426652.post-71991746990660461232016-06-13T04:07:00.001-07:002016-06-13T04:21:04.921-07:00Boot Camp Zone Conference<img id="id_d70d_8c09_65e1_52c9" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rb4au-92Jlo/V16SwhCtqUI/AAAAAAAAGt4/z8YBrXBhcZU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 533px; height: auto;"> <div>These are the beautiful sisters of the Marion Zone here to become even better</div><div>master teachers. Sister Mason, Sister Tamana, Sister Kosoltrakul, Sister Abonales,</div><div>Sister Ma, Sister Freitas and sister Violeti. Love these sisters!</div><div><img id="id_b711_9bf8_1893_c61" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0TcP_qQPijI/V16S7ByFlTI/AAAAAAAAGuA/6INYQfFPcRo/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 540px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>After training all morning, these are some hungry missionaries. Elder Glova, Elder</div><div>Betonio, Elder McMurray, Elder Costales, Elder Hartman, Elder Barnes, Elder </div><div>Komaisavai, Elder Fitzpatrick, Elder Jugo, Elder Kendall and Elder Mueco. Love</div><div>these Elders!</div><div><img id="id_ec9d_4b18_47d2_6275" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-seciVJf6f6A/V16TFc_BajI/AAAAAAAAGuI/qll0ZmuZMsg/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 543px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder and Sister Hall who came to help us with the lunch today. They are now the</div><div>new Senior Couple over flats. Whew! We are so grateful for them . They have so many</div><div>talents and skills that are blessing the Australia Adelaide Mission. We love you Elder</div><div>and Sister Hall. And this is Elder Mc Murray who is enjoying salad. None finer</div><div>than Elder McMurray! He is one of the best Assistants to the President a mission</div><div>could have. Great teacher-great missionary!</div><div><img id="id_1149_43ce_6c2f_784" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-txB2ZWoM3-0/V16TQGgyYvI/AAAAAAAAGuQ/2p5EMSg53-w/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 529px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Mannering one of the Zone Leaders of the Marion Zone here with Elder</div><div>Nelson and Elder Mooney. Love these hard working Elders.</div><div><img id="id_9e10_2330_aa2d_6c39" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FA0OMaFiYnc/V16Ta2gvN5I/AAAAAAAAGuY/eR6ZWiwlZMc/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 525px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>These are happy missionaries who love this work. Elder Komaisavai, Elder Jugo, </div><div>Elder Mose, Elder Gaastra and Elder Flinders!!</div><div><img id="id_bbe6_2e99_7537_835e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oHzTeVjl4AY/V16TlACJbhI/AAAAAAAAGuk/htxZhkyNM7M/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 525px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder Fitzpatrick Elder Kendall (Zone Leader), Elder Mueco, Elder Glova. Elder</div><div>Betonio, Elder Costales and Elder HArtman.How many pizzas does it take to feed</div><div>this zone? Alot!!!</div><div><img id="id_1430_7a78_c91f_4ec7" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6UcnjCdlvJw/V16Tv6IQgmI/AAAAAAAAGu0/LW2CKP-pDqE/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 525px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>We were very happy to have Elder Barnes and Elder Mueco join us for this Zone</div><div>Conference. They serve in Mount Gambier, a 5 hour drive from Adelaide so they</div><div>usually join us by skype or on the phone. This 12 hour Boot Camp was worth</div><div>the drive. We saw many miracles today. Love you Elders!</div><div><img id="id_b287_e12_5f9e_6068" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E-5dHtlQrUI/V16T7dUkvTI/AAAAAAAAGvA/5aG7kpv3XoU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 527px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Elder and Sister Hall with Elder Komaisavai and Elder Gaastra. We are so</div><div>blessed to have the senior couples who love the younger missionaries so much</div><div>and the younger missionaries love the senior couples so much. This is a great</div><div>plan!! And these are the birthdays we are celebrating in June for this Zone. </div><div>Elder Komaisavai and Elder Hall......plus since the Halls were in Mount Gambier</div><div>when it was Sister Halls birthday we celebrated with her as well. Elder</div><div>Gaastra did well earning his companions birthday treat! Happy Birthday:)</div>Lisa Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04554992799717508827noreply@blogger.com0