Monday morning dawned bright and beautiful in Guam. We’re pleasantly surprised with the mild
temperatures in Guam and the moderate humidity.
It feels much more like Hawaii than Palau!
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| Elder Carter & the view from Pacific Star 18th floor |
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| Enjoying Guam |
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| Beautiful shoreline |
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| Airport at the top of the hill |
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| Sunset |
After shopping, running errands, and checking off all the “to
do” items on our list, we met at the mission home with all the other senior
missionaries for dinner and family home evening. Racks and racks of barbecued ribs were the centerpiece
of our meal, but the yummy salads and homemade desserts tempted us to overeat,
which seemed to be a theme for the week.
During dinner we heard how President and Sister Zarbock received their
call to lead the Micronesia Guam Mission.
We’re grateful they said “yes” to the call and know they will be a
powerful force as they guide all of us in hastening the work.
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| Elder Martin knows how to barbecue ribs! |
Bishop Nicerio welcomed all of us then Elder and Sister
Strother encouraged and applauded our participation in song. Sister Carter and Sister Strother sang “Whom Shall I Serve” followed by the
brethren giving a beautiful a capella rendition of “Brightly Beams Our Father’s
Mercy” then all of the sisters sang “The Lord is My Shepherd”. We have an amazingly talented bunch of senior
missionaries!
Wednesday morning each of us had an opportunity to present
our stewardship reports, most done through PowerPoint. The pictures were enlightening, but most
talked about people and their challenges trying to live the gospel. We drove to Pizza Hut for lunch, and all of
us enjoyed a meal unavailable on the outer islands, not to mention the company
of fellow senior missionaries. The
afternoon was dedicated to the goals of seminary and institute as presented by
couple missionaries. We ran out of time
for our presentation, so we were delayed for another day. Another highlight of the day was a red-meat
meal at Lone Star Steakhouse with a dozen senior missionaries.
We gave our presentation on Gospel Teaching and Learning
early Thursday morning followed by Bishop Nicerio and Elder Jung aided by Elder
Strother. Elder and Sister McCabe, who
had arranged and presented breakfast each day, also brought sandwiches and
extras from Subway for lunch. The next
couple of hours we heard the testimonies of nine missionaries who will go home
before the next couples’ conference:
Elder & Sister Chandler, Elder & Sister Carter, Elder &
Sister Crips, Elder & Sister McCabe, and Sister McClellan. What a powerful ending to a wonderful week
spent with spiritual giants! We love
each one!
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| Happy missionaries |
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| Elder Carter conducting |
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| Bishop Nicerio |
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| Elder Jung |
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| Group assignment |
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| Group song |
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| Group dance |
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| Group presentation |
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| Strothers, McClellan, Zarbocks |
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| McCabes, Strother |
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| Crisps |
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| Curtises, Carter |
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| Chandlers |
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| Hursts |
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| Martins |
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| Bishop Nicerio, Elder Jung |
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| Bishop Nicerio singing |
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| Carter, McCabe |
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| McCabes |
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| McClellan, Crisp |
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| Carter, Crisp |
How we love these servants of the Lord and pray for their safety and success as they offer all to bring the Gospel to the isles of the sea.
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