Elder and Sister Chandler
Monday, August 12, 2013
What an amazing couple of weeks on the island of Pohnpei. We have had the blessing of going to all the branches to introduce the Book of Mormon as our study this year. We have played games, sang songs, and talked about Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon, another witness to our Beloved Savior, that He lives and loves us. Over half the verses in the Book of Mormon testifying of Jesus Christ! We feel it such a blessing to be on the island during the year we are teaching from the Book of Mormon. The youth are so amazing and so fun to be with. We have loved training our home-study teachers in all eight branches. They are wonderful women in the gospel, dedicated to helping the youth to know and love their Savior. We were ask to do youth conference in Sapwalap with the theme, "Hold to the Rod". It was a great morning, even with the power out. The youth loved the colorful blindfolds we used to blindfold them as they held to the rod and went through life trying to say no to the Tempters. They learned the rod was the scriptures and the tree of life was Love of God and Eternal Life. They learned from reading scriptures the promises given by God to those who read and study His word. The blindfolds afterwards were sweat bands, head bands, arm bands, leg bands and about everything else. After youth conference their were six or seven baptisms. One older couple who have been investigators for many months. They wanted to be sure this is what Heavenly Father wanted them to do. What an exciting day for them to follow the example of Jesus Christ and be baptized. We did splits with the Sisters and Elders three times this week. We love that time to be able to join in teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the island of Pohnpei. The work is rolling forward with great success here. Thank you for all your prayers for us. The last picture on the post was Scotty and one of the rattlesnakes he killed the past couple of weekend overnight campouts with the boys. We pray so fervently for our children's protection physically and spiritually. Our prayers were certainly answered. Thank you, Heavenly Father.
Sapwalap's Youth Conference and Seminary Gatherings
 |
| Sapwalap's "Hold to the Rod" Youth Conference |
 |
| Trying to get back to the "Tree of Life" |
 |
| We lost five to the tempters |
 |
| Kitti's Welcome to the Elder and Sister Chandler |
 |
| Patrick and Friends at Kitti, so happy to see us! |
 |
| Simply games they giggle and giggle! |
 |
| I love this work! |
 |
| A gift to "Hold to the Rod" the scriptures! |
 |
| Prayed for protection for our family!! |
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Hello all,
Sister Chandler believed it was my turn; so picture selection, and commentary are strictly the opinions of the writer, and do not necessarily represent the Policies and approval of the entire Chandler Mission establishment. (Sister Chandler).
Another heartfelt and Spiritual Feast here in Pohnpei this week. Seminary firesides are underway, 2 branches down and 6 to go. School here starts on August 12, at which time we will be teaching a noon time class at the largest High School every day, as well as support and training of 8 Home Study Teachers in the Branches around the Island. Our Firesides have been well attended, and a reminder that everyone here is hungry to learn, because at the firesides, we have 70yr olds to toddlers come, which has made playing some of our seminary games interesting to say the least.
Teaching in the evenings with the Elders is always a highlight to our day. They are fantastic teachers, and if you believe in Cosmic Math, or Angel driven tender mercies, this Saturday on August 3rd, I have been asked by one of our 42 yr old investigators to Baptize her, which is the same day my first born, Angela turns 42, and will confirm her on our 43rd Anniversary Sunday. You can call all that what you will, for us, another "tender mercy" for our Service here, as if we needed another one, because they happen daily!
I never knew quite how Missionary Work is so addictive, but pure joy is hard to live without once you taste it! The old saying certainly works for serving Missions as a Couple, "they just don't know what they don't know, till you try it! God bless you all who read this commentary as painful as it is.
P.S. Other pictures I added have to be clicked on at the left margin. Not sure how I did that? Starts with Jungle Car.
Sister Chandler believed it was my turn; so picture selection, and commentary are strictly the opinions of the writer, and do not necessarily represent the Policies and approval of the entire Chandler Mission establishment. (Sister Chandler).
Another heartfelt and Spiritual Feast here in Pohnpei this week. Seminary firesides are underway, 2 branches down and 6 to go. School here starts on August 12, at which time we will be teaching a noon time class at the largest High School every day, as well as support and training of 8 Home Study Teachers in the Branches around the Island. Our Firesides have been well attended, and a reminder that everyone here is hungry to learn, because at the firesides, we have 70yr olds to toddlers come, which has made playing some of our seminary games interesting to say the least.
Teaching in the evenings with the Elders is always a highlight to our day. They are fantastic teachers, and if you believe in Cosmic Math, or Angel driven tender mercies, this Saturday on August 3rd, I have been asked by one of our 42 yr old investigators to Baptize her, which is the same day my first born, Angela turns 42, and will confirm her on our 43rd Anniversary Sunday. You can call all that what you will, for us, another "tender mercy" for our Service here, as if we needed another one, because they happen daily!
I never knew quite how Missionary Work is so addictive, but pure joy is hard to live without once you taste it! The old saying certainly works for serving Missions as a Couple, "they just don't know what they don't know, till you try it! God bless you all who read this commentary as painful as it is.
P.S. Other pictures I added have to be clicked on at the left margin. Not sure how I did that? Starts with Jungle Car.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)