Temple

 

It was a beautiful day to attend the Temple in Adelaide.  Elder Fleming and his 

Mission President who loves him very much.

 

Elder Larkin, Elder Fleming, President Parker and Elder Hall.

 

It doesn't get any easier saying goodbye to these incredible missionaries.  Its been

a privilege to serve with Elder Fleming.

 

Elder Fleming always makes us smile.  So very loved in this mission.

 

And this is the MLC attending the Temple before our monthly meeting. Great leaders

in the Australia Adelaide Mission. Sister Mason, Sister Tamana, Sister Vaitaiki, Sister

Fa'alogo.  Elder Mannering, Elder Kendall, Elder McMurray, elder Flinders, Elder

B. Johnson, elder Tolbert, Elder Koch, Elder Boyd, Elder Toi, Elder Corotan.

Missing: Elder Wilkins, Elder Hamilton, Elder Hale, Elder U-Fa, Elder Christy,

Elder Paeu, sister Townsend and Sister Rougeau.

 

Wonderful Sister Missionaries.  Bold and courageous.  Love you so much.

 

Sister Fa'alogo, Sister Vaitaiki, President Parker, Sister Tamana and Sister Mason.

A great revelatory meeting followed this session in the Temple.  How blessed we

are to be able to attend the Temple in this mission. 

Leavers

 

This mission is a rollar coaster and we have had another emotional day as we said

goodbye to 2 more great missionaries.  This is Elder Brosnahan who is returning

to New Zealand.  This is a wonderful elder who serves diligently and is loved by

all.  We love and miss you Elder!!

 

Elder Brosnahan and Elder Fleming both returning home after a job well done!  One

last photo in the mission office before saying goodbye to Elder Brosnahan.  We are so

grateful for the unity in this mission.  IT just makes our hearts swell with joy when

we see the love they have for one another.  

 

You are missed already Elder Brosnahan.  We love you and pray for you always. 

 

Spending some time with Elder Fleming before he returns to his family after 2

great years of serving the Lord.  Here he is with his great companion, Elder Duabe 

and a few of the senior couples who love him so much. 

 

Back at the mission home for dessert with the assistants. 

 

And its time for a little tie cutting ceremony.  Great love for this valiant missionary. 

 

Too late to turn back now Elder Fleming.  The tie is cut!

 

The tie will be in a special place on the tie board.  Elder fleming we love you so much.

 

After a sweet testimony meeting, one more group photo.  There is much love between

these incredible senior missionaries and these younger missionaries.  Thats what

serving each other does:)

 

Elder Duabe and Elder Fleming working hard to invite all to come unto Christ.  This

is a great companionship!

 

God be with you til we meet again Elder Fleming.  You have served well.  We love 

you so much.

More Mildura

 

Monday morning we enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Elder and Sister Jurgens, followed

by a great devotional at their home. We are so blessed to have the best senior 

couples on the planet! 

 

We love elder and Sister Jurgens so much.  We will be dear friends forever. Maybe 

we can meet at the Purple Turtle for lunch in 2018??

 

President Parker expressing gratitude for this great Mildura Zone.  Elder Au Wong 

has only been here about 2 weeks and already is immersed in this great work. 

 

I love these Sister missionaries.  They just radiate joy.  I love being with them and

listening to them and learning from them.  They are incredible. I am forever

humbled to be serving with them. Sister Jurgens, Sister Rougeau, Sister Townsend,

and Sister Matthies, who has also only been here 2 weeks and she's amazing!

Specialty Training and Interviews

 

We had a new adventure driving to Mildura for Specialty Training.  We tried a different

route and got to a place where we had to be ferried across the river.  Here we are

waiting for the ferry to pick us up. This was very cool.  The ferry is open 24 hours a day 

and is operated by a man who goes back and forth all day taking cars across. 

 

This is the mighty Mildura Zone.  They are consecrated, aligned and diligent.  President

Parker is smiling in a big way.  Sister Matthies, Sister Rougeau, Sister Townsend,

Elder Burdge, Elder Paeu, Elder McMurray, Elder Christy, Elder K. Johnson, Elder

Flinders, Elder Punou, Elder Raiqisa, Elder T. Johnson, Elder Au Wong, Elder

Lapenmal and President Parker.

 

After a great day of training its time for pizza.

 

Amazing Sister Missionaries.  Sister Townsend, Sister Rougeau and new missionary,

Sister Matthies. 

 

Elder Burdge, Elder T. Johnson, Elder Raiqisa and Elder Punou.

 

Elder K. Johnson, elder Lapenmal, Elder Burdge and Elder T. Johnson.

 

Elder and Sister Jurgens from my home town of Pleasant Grove, Utah.  

 

Elder McMurray, Elder Paeu, Elder Christy and Elder Au Wong.

 

Elder Raiqisa, Elder Punou, Elder Flinders and Elder McMurray.

 

Mission Presidents Seminar in Brisbane

 

Arrived in beautiful Brisbane for the Interum Mission Presidents Seminar.  I love this church. 

The organization is a testimony in itself.  There is no stone unturned.  The hastening

of the Lords work  is increasing at light speed and we are blessed to be a part of it.

This is our first time ever to Brisbane where we will be taught and tutored by a

member of the Twelve Apostles, Elder Neil L. Andersen, Elder Lynn G. Robbins

of the Presidency of the Seventy, The Presidency of the Pacific Area, all of their

dear wives and all of the Mission Presidents in the Pacific area and their wives. 

 

 

 

Elder and Sister Hallack, Elder Lynn G. Robbins, Elder and Sister Anddersen, Elder

and Sister Pearson, Elder and Sister Gifford Nelson and all of the Pacific Area

Mission Presidents and wives. 

 

Elder and Sister Andersen, President and Sister Parker, Elder Robbins

 

Boarding the bus to attend the Beautiful Brisbane Temple.

 

This is outside of the Temple.  What a great blessing in these Latter Days to have a 

place where we can go and be sealed for all time and eternity.  This is truly the House 

of the Lord. 

 

Baptisms

Elder Anderson baptizing Damen Anderson in Tenant Creek.  What a sacred sight.

Congratulations Damen.  Heaven is smiling down on you today.  

Elder Lee and Elder McClutchie with Tyrell Godilla.  Congratulations

Tyrell.  We love you.  You have made such an important decision.  You

will always be happy when you choose to follow Jesus Christ. 

What a beautiful sight. Taught by these great missionaries who have the 

authority to baptize you in to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Meet Hanxuan Li-the newest member of the Morialta Ward.  He has chosen to

follow the example of JEsus Christ and be baptized.  Elder Fleming is prettty

happy about his. Teaching  another brother about the love of the Savior and 

Heavenly Fathers wondrous plan just brings great joy.

A few of the missionaries who have come to love Hanxuan.  Elder Fuhriman, 

Elder HAyes, Elder Fleming, Elder Duabe and Elder Skadins.

A few more people who love Hanxuan. .  What a beautiful baptism and thank you

for sharing your tender testimony. Its a blessed day. 

Arrivers Training and Modbury Specialty Training

Thefirst full day of thier missions here in Adelaide.  These new missionaries

are excited to get out and work.  First, a day of training with their new trainers.

Sister Matties will be trained by Sister Townsend and Sister Rougeau. Elder Radovan

will be trained by Elder Coroton and Elder Toi. Training Elder Hobby in Darwin

will be Elder Wilkins and Elder Hamilton.  Training Elder Dahle also in Darwin,

will be Elder  Escueta.  Training Elder Ah Wong will be Elder Christy and Elder

 Paeu in Mildura.  You new missionaries are blessed to have the best trainers ever!!

The next morning, Friday, May 13, we drove to Modbury to hold Specialty

Training with the Modbury Zone. At lunch time the missionaries received

flu shots.  Here are Elder Koch and Elder Boyd ready to role up there sleeves.

Today was a day of role plays.  We are focusing on teaching skills.  These

great missionaries are working hard to perfect their skills.  We love these

Sister Missionaries.  They are fantastic!  Sister Mongan, Sister Esplin, Sister

Reyes, Sister Fa'alogo, Sister Taufa and Sister Vaitaiki.

Elder Martin, Elder Taylor, Elder Payne, Elder Ellingson, Elder Revillo, Elder

Flinders and Elder Fepuleai.

Elder and Sister Larkin making us a mean meatball sandwich!

Enough for everyone to have seconds!

Elder Ghergori, Elder Fa, Elder Woodford and Elder Garbutt.

Elder and Sister Hall stopped by and enjoyed lunch with us.  They have been

working hard assisting Elder and Sister St. John with some flat repairs.

Thank heavens for awesome senior couples.