October 13th, 2023

 Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!


Our Dear Friend Sister Salomon was the First to Wish us a Happy Thanksgiving!





Another Wonderful Week has passed us by...

Family Fun Night found the missionaries helping parents with little ones so they could enjoy visiting time together...






Transfers were announced. We are wishing Sister Bodily and Elder Hansen Farewell and Success in their new areas.

We will be welcoming Sister O'Grady from Draper, Utah and Elder Poulino from Rotterdam, Netherlands to St.Maarten.

Farewells..
Sunday was a day of Goodbyes for our departing missionaries..












Priesthood meeting and Relief Society meeting..






Later that day the Marigot Elders came for dinner and the Phillipsburg Elders and the Cole bay Sisters Joined us for dessert.




                      Farewell cookies as we leave for the airport...





Off to the Airport to pick up new missionaries..

Sister O'Grady and Elder Poulino. We also picked up Elder Parker, who was just released as an Assistant to the President(one more transfer and he's finished his mission.) And the Humanitarian Couple, Elder and Sister Kirkham. They just happen to have 60 Humanitarian Project on the go in the Caribbean. To make life interesting all five arrivals had their luggage left at the Barbados airport!

Sister O'Grady arrives...

Elder and Sister Kirkham


Here they Come!


Elder Parker (in transit)





Elder Poulino


A Trio for a few hours



                                                              Sister O'Grady


The SXM Airport ( Airport on the Dutch side)was surrounded by Missionaries today!


We took the Kirkham's on a quick Trip around the Island while they tried to track down everyones luggage. Unfortunately the Kirkham's and Elder Parker had to cancel their flights and stay over night. Fortunately, the next day they were able to leave with their luggage.









We stopped by the Iguanas...





And checked out a few sites..






Then back to the SXM Airport to drop off Leaving Missionaries and check for luggage...






We raced to the French Airport...it was too Late..the flight had left.
A Lovely Hotel was found for the night.


The  first District Meeting with the New district..



Sister O'Grady and Sister Johnson


Elder Nawahine and Elder Herr


Elder Esikia and Elder Poulino

Now Our Morning Track time has taken on a new Twist! Elder Poulino was a Personal Trainer prior to his mission!








Everyone is getting right to work and the work is moving forward. We are seeing lots of success. Our list of those wanting to attend the temple is getting longer. More people are being found. Records are being updated. 
Next week President and Sister Bickmore will be arriving with the Assistants for Zone Conference. The Kirkham's will also be here for a few days!
Another Busy Week is Just around the Corner.

Thankyou for following the Blog! Enjoy Your Week!

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