The Little Frog

My little frog friend in the morning decided to go for a swim. Silly little frog. You might not make it with all these big fish. Why don't you go back on the grass and be nice and safe.

Missionaries in the Mall

Elders Silalahi, Wyanto, Millecam, Day, Taggert, Beus enjoy a little time away from the Mission Home.

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 Mr. Elephant ate the bananas and the sack John was holding in his hand. Taman Safari July 2010

Talk about hailstones

 Too bad they are some sort of styrofoam painted like rocks. But still pretty cool idea.

A Dodo Bird and Elder

John and I were invited by the Page family to attend a production 'Alice In Wonderland'. It was an amazing performance at the British International School here in Jakarta. Every child had a costume similar to this one. The performance lasted one-and-half hours with singing and dancing. If your child attends an international school, there are many advantages offered. Wish we could give all children these same opportunites to learn and grow. My wouldn't it be fun.

John teaches English by having fun

We have been asked by the police if we would teach an English class twice a week. We have met some very nice people; and it never hurts to get on their good side. We teach forty students and enjoy this opportunity immensely. We just smile at the guards now, and they let us into the precinct. We are on the 11th floor so that tells you how big this place is. Today we learned about subjects, verbs, and modifiers. So John's candy bars come in handy when their heads start to nod. If they can tell a current event in English, he gives them a bar. Sorry Kids, the inheritance is going fast.

Cecuk Born

Well, well, little one, when were you born? Must have been just born because you are so small next to the table leg. We turn off the lights at night and the cecuks have a party-maybe we need to discuss about birth control since we seem to be having more lately. At least they are not spiders. What would you like me to name this little guy? Send your names to my email. I will choose and let you know. Well, I have heard of other contests more riduculous than this. Who knows, you may get a trip or new car. No not a new car. No longer in that business. Maybe a new sarong from Indonesia.

Well, I guess these ladies like pictures

Our Happy Birthday Relief Society Night was one of a kind-but fun. We had rice, cakes, and other things (?).  I won 3rd prize for a delicious (box) cake. I know they just feel sorry for the Bulah that can't cook Indo food. This picture is after everything is put away.

Dad and his Buddies outside the Church

While the women are playing Relief Society in the Church, the men are hanging out waiting for a free handout. The Young Men taught the Primary Kids dances outside on the lawn. Selatin Branch is fun.

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We love you each and all that view our blog. Hopefully, you will catch the spirit of our mission through pictures and words. For certainly, we are having a most humbling, rewarding experience as we meet and work with the people of Indonesia.
Thank you for your tithes and offerings to the Church for this is the reason we can perform humanitarian services to all men, women, and children.
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Beautiful Batik made and sold at Bhakit Luhur

Young woman with her teacher supervising adds wax to the designs she has drawn on material. This piece will then have several colors of dye added. The wax will then be removed and the white exposed. It is tedious but beautiful.

This young man has been working with the braille computer for several years. He now transcribes books into braille for students. LDSC is waiting for approval to purchase a new braille printer that will also transcribe  textbooks for the school. Elder and Sister Halverson spearheaded this project. Thanks.

Bhakit Luhur-Inclusion School

 Visit to Malang was a good beginning for a project.We met Mary Ann and Nick Molhoek who have support the school. Elder and Sister Halverson have been instrumental in teaching English classes for their teachers. The Master teacher on the right said they serve 400 students in the outlying community through school and outreach programs. 

A night out on the town with the Sister Missionaries in Malang. 

My Adopted Baby

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Our friend Linda has six children under twelve. We met her last year. She lives in very humble circumstances. But she is the first to help with a relief project. She and her children attend church and share their love with all in the branch.

Iin's School Program

Mohammed's Birthday-praises given to him this day. A holiday much like Christmas for us. The 'sister' on the right of me is the English teacher. The one next to her gave me a beautiful turquoise bracelet. She would not consider my refusal. John spoke and Sister Hewlett and Sister Lei made contacts for English classes they teach on Thurs. night. It was a fun day. Of course, the students are always the best.

The morning was sunny, afternoon rain.

Elder Millecam enjoys time with the missionaries. Sister Hewlett, Elder Siregar, Bayoto, Anderson, Schmidtlein, Meek, and Naulu

Zone missionaries from the Jakarta area

President and Sister Marchant treat the missionaries to a wonderful day in the sunshine, football, soccer, good food, and more importantly fun relationships and memories that will last a lifetime.

Sisters out of dresses-yeah!

Sister Sugiono, Okamoto, Sodjo, Lei, Rhondeau, and Atmi.

Beach day for Zone Conference

Great day on the beach and beautiful blue ocean. No trash. But can't swim...hmmmm!

Orange Decorations on one side of the street-blue decorations on the other

Orchard Street Downtown Singapore. Big balls, Christmas scenes, no Nativity of course, and stores brimming with trees, tinsel, new clothes, and trinkets. No Christ in Christmas here.

The Singapore Harbor

Huge ships out in the distance. This is a major port of entry for Asia. 

Atop the Ferris Wheel Overlooking Singapore