Alice Springs Zone Conference

Sunday morning we were up bright and early on the 5 1/2 hour drive to Tenant 

Creek which is north of Alice Springs.  This is the view of the outback we saw

most of the way.  Pretty and green.

How do you like this speed limit?  Unfortunately all the way are kangaroo

and roaming cattle which are frequently standing in the road so you take your

life in your hands if you go this fast.

And then there is no speed limit!  The semi truck trains come screaming by 

and blow you off the 2 way road.  We were happy when we arrived safely.

These are the great missionaries who serve in Tenant Creek- Elder McClutchie

and Elder Anderson. And, notice their super clean flat!  President Parker

loves these trustworthy obedient missionaries who can serve in such remote

areas of the mission and stay focused on the work and find and rescue.  

After a sweet Sacrament Meeting and a delicious lunch prepared by these

missionaries, President Parker had the privilege of calling a new Primary

President of the Tenant Creek Branch. Congratulations to Maria who comes

faithfully to church each week and will bless many childrens lives. 

We loved you instantly Maria and are excited for you to help these precious

children learn more about the Savior. 

Some wonderful sights we saw on the way back to Alice Springs...the man 

on the hill.

The "Way Out Bush" store.

And a beautiful bush sunset.  This was a great day!  Thank you Elders for

serving in this area of the Lords vineyard and bringing souls unto Christ.

Zone Conference

We flew early Saturday morning to Alice Springs and were greeted by Elder and

Sister Tennis and the Zone Leaders, Elder Hale and Elder U-Fa. Its always great

to be in Alice Springs with these incredible missionaries.

More valiant strippling warriors.  Doesn't get any better than these diligent

missionaries.  We are blessed by every one of them. 

Elder Heindel and Elder Callahan-Bush Elders and their Ute!  Looks like they've 

been out bush a few times.  Even the writing on their missionary badges

are filled with red dirt.  These are hard working trustworthy Elders who are

making a huge difference with the Bush Saints. We are so thankful for your

efforts and constant obedience Elders.  We love you. 

We were pleasantly surprised that the weather in Alice Springs is beginning

to cool down.  Things were more green and the great weather added to the 

great visit there. 

Darwin Zone Conference

We always love being with this great zone of missionaries and love being with

Elder and Sister Farrer. they watch over these missionaries with Christlike love.

Elder Costales with Elder Farrer:)

Elder Deitze, Elder Flinders, Elder Matekohi and Elder Rivera enjoying some 

time together since their assigned areas are thousands of kilometers apart.

Two of the happiest Sister missionaries I know!  Sister Rooarii and Sister

Reola, enjoying deicious Hawaiian Haystacks. 

Best Zone Leaders-ever!  Elder Toi and Elder Wilkins leading this zone with

hard work and diligence-a great combination!  

The Darwin Zones wonderful District Leader, Elder Costales, with this great

missionary from Vanuatu, Elder Taleo.

Elder Rivera, elder Duabe and brand new missionary, Elder Smith trying

out the Hawaiian Haystacks and some of everyones favorite- Cordial to drink!

Elder Flinders, Elder Toi, Elder Wilkins and Elder Matekhi. Stripling Warriors

in these Latter Days. Aligning themselves  and being exactly obedient as they

lead this mission. 

Saw this fun fact sheet on the Farrers wall. 

Love these 2 missionaries from New Zealand.  We are going there someday! 

March Zone Conference

March 17th we flew to Darwin with the assistants, Elder Matekohi and Elder

Flinders.  This was Elder Flinders first trip to the Northern Territory so we had

to get the photo of him jumping with the croc!

After being greeted at the airport by Elder and Sister Farrer, we stopped for a

quick bite of lunch. Notice the croc hanging from the ceiling in the back!

Its always a fun trip when we are able to travel with these 2 great missionaries

and the assistants to the President of this great mission.  They work so 

incredibly hard, are 100% obedient and lead with love and diligence. We are

blessed to have their leadership, as they do all that they do because of the 

great love they have for Jesus Christ.  Love these Elders.

Friday we enjoyed a great day of training with this fired up Darwin Zone!  

Training included celebrating birthdays, Standing up for fruits and vegetables,

Elder and Sister Pearsons Mission Tour training as well as Leadership. The only

thing missing was Elder and Sister Farrer, and this is why........

While preparing vegetables to feed the missionaries after training, Sister 

Farrer sliced her finger with a butcher knife. 

After waiting in the emergency room and an x-ray, she got a few stitches and

joined us for the rest of the Zone Conference. A few miracles were involved

with this experience.  Heavenly Father watches over His missionaries.

Sister Farrer, with the help of Elder Farrer, still managed to fix a fabulous dinner

for all of us that evening. Hawaiian haystacks are a huge hit with this bunch

of missionaries.  Thank you Elder and Sister Farrer. We pray for a speedy

recovery. Love you.

March Zone Conferences

We had a great day of role playing and training with the Firle and City Zones. 

Sister Soh , Sister Taufa teaching Sister Garrote that God is our loving 

Heavenly Father. That he knbows her, loves her and wants to bless her.

Elder Coroton and Elder Bouche teaching Elder Payne how to pray to our loving

Heavenly Father. And that HE will answer his prayers if he prays with a sincere

heart  with real intent. 

This is Elder Woodford and Elder Cultura, being taught by Elders Esqueda and

Bennion.

Sister Asera and Sister Fanene teaching Sister Rougeau and Sister Villenueva 

about prayer. 

Elder B. Johnson, Elder Christy and Elder Hartley teaching Elder Betonio and

Elder Larsen that our Heavenly Father loves them and that we are literally His 

sons and daughters.

Elder Leutele, Elder Mose and Elder Tolbert sharing a great message with

Elder Langi,  that God loves him and that he can communicate with Him through

sincere prayer. 

Elder Barnett, Elder Chalke and Elder Revillo teaching Elder Acker and

Elder DeOliveira of their Heavenly Father and how He wants to hear

from his children through prayer. 

Leaver

Another great missionary has completed his fulltime mission and is returning

home to his family.  Elder Hefa will return to Tonga in the morning.  We enjoyed

dinner together before he left with his companion , Elder McMurray.

Dessert at the Mission Home with a few of our senior couples who love Elder

Hefa dearly. HEre he is with Elder  and Sister Wilmott, as well as Sister St. John.

The traditional cutting of the tie. We cleared another spot on the tie board just

for you, Elder Hefa.  We love you so much.

President Parker presenting Elder Hefas new Australia Adelaide Temple tie

to replace the one that we cut.

Elder Hefa with the office couples. Elder and Sister St. John, Elder and Sister

Larkin and Elder and Sister Wilmott.

Next morning all ready to go to the airport.  Another emotional day as we say

goodbye to a consecrated, diligent 100% obedient missionary.  You have left

a great legacy in this mission Elder Hefa. We love you forever.

Elder Tolbert, Elder Coroton and Elder Matekohi saying goodbyes to Elder

Hefa. 

Baptisms in the Australia Adelaide Mission

Congratulations to Steven Hey who was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus 

Christ of Latter Day Saints in Katherine NT.  He was taught the Gospel by

these two great missionaries, Elder  Rivera and Elder Duabe. A day filled with

love and humility. 

A few of the friends who attended.....

also, Jamiera Sailor was baptized. We are so happy you have chosen to be

baptized Jamiera. Your Heavenly Father loves you and is so pleased.

This is an unforgettable day for Fagasa and Tuafoe Ufagalilo. This wonderful couple 

were recently married and now Foe was able to baptize Sa.  These great sister

missionaries, Sister Coultrop and Sister Freitas taught Sa how to follow

Jesus Christ and that by being baptized , she is following His example and becoming 

like Him. Such great joy this day.  It was a privilege to share this time with

them. We are so happy for you Sa and Foe. We love you.