Vermeerens Barbados Bridgetown Mission

 Happy Thanksgiving to all our American Family and Friends! It has been a Fun Filled week for us in St. Maarten! Comings and Goings as Missionaries left and missionaries arrived. Humour was definitely not lacking... Elder Vermeeren enjoyed leading his little choir of missionaries.... We will be putting together a little choir to sing at church on the 17th of December. Anna turned 85. We surprised her with a serenade and a birthday cake! We put our little Christmas Tree up.. Our Phillipsburg Elders brought the newly arrived Elders to meet us , they are replacing the Sisters in Cole Bay. Introducing Elder JohnPaul from St. Lucia (This is his first Area as he begins his mission) Next to him is Elder Poulino and Elder Esikia, then Elder Walsh (From Kaysville, Utah he will be Elder Jn Paul's trainer.) We introduced the new Elders to a few branch members during the week and  helped them find several needed locations. One of our Branch members is running in the upcoming Ele...

It has been a Busy Week in St. Maarten.. An early morning workout, just happen to include a "Mascot" It was St. Maarten's Day this week.. There was a relay race across the island.. A Special Service Project... A Parade that included an Amazing Motorcycle Entry... As well as Bands and Beautifully Costumed People.. (They really wanted to be in the Parade) Meanwhile it has also been transfer week.  Sister Johnson has finished her Mission...Jamie bids farewell.. Sister O'Grady is being transferred to another island... All the Missionaries enjoy a treat together.. Lots of Departures at the Airport... Elder Herr is being transferred too! Elder Parker Smith has completed his mission and is also homeward bound. Elder Hansen has completed his mission.. Elder Esikia and Elder Nawahine are staying here. Elder Doyle has completed his mission.                                         ...