January 5th, 2024

 Welcome 2024!


2024 had a Lovely start for the missionaries. They even were able to give themselves a little service!



Annecia was quick to send a smile our way as we visited with her and her dad .




A Final District Meeting just before Transfer calls was a good excuse for a Pizza Feast. It is always a joy to be with the missionaries and hear of their faith promoting stories and adventures.



Transfer calls starting coming in right during the meeting. Some of the Elders tried to go out on the balcony to hear the news... But Alas not much privacy there!







Looks like Elder Nawahine and Elder Esikia will be moving on to new areas... As Elder Nawahine was the Zone Leader, our new Zone Leader will be Elder Walsh. They had a hilarious pass the torch moment...



They are an Awesome Bunch of Missionaries!




Elder Nawahine leaves to Guadalope today. His replacement Elder Michaelson will also arrive today. 

Farewell Elder Nawahine and Best Wishes in your new area.

Elder Nawahine will be missed by Elder Tapoa and al of us!


On Tuesday Elder Esikia will be leaving to Barbados and a Brand new "fresh out of the MTC missionary" will join us, Elder Sandberg.

The Elders were busy packing, cleaning their flats and their vehicles.



Meanwhile Visits continue... 

Sister Luce was delighted to show us her expertise with shelling Caribbean peas..






The Goats are still running wild and free..


We are busy putting the final touches on our Temple Prep Classes that begin this week. We are delighted to teach three who are going for the first time.....

Here are a few quick pictures of St. Maarten











How Blessed we are to be Senior Missionaries in St. Maarten!

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