We had a great week this past week. President Tune, first counselor in
the mission presidency, came for some mission business. He spent time
getting to know the members as part of the process for setting up a
branch or two in Nikunau. He'll be sending the application in for
branches on Nikunau. Sunday was also pretty cool. We had 3 men
ordained to the Melchizedek priesthood, 3 members ordained to the
Aaronic priesthood (one a youth). It's amazing to see how much the
church is growing here in Nikunau after just two years of the island
being opened. I can't to see Nikunau with branches as well. (Which
will also be nice because it will mean I will be relieved of my duties
as branch president). We also reached a new church attendance record
of 72!
This week was a little slow work-wise, since we had a lot of branch
stuff to take care of with Pres. Tune coming, and also because a lot
of our investigators ended up being busy.
We also got a baptism this past Saturday! Taakie started being taught
by Elder Baker and Elder Morphonios, so I wasn't with her for the
majority of her lessons. It was still a great experience, though. We
held a picnic for her with all the members. It was a lot of fun.
On this mission I've learned a lot about my strengths and weaknesses.
It's amazing to see, though, that as long as I have faith and I do my
best, the Lord will always make up for what I can't do myself. Since
I've delved into a new world of church leadership, it's especially
helpful to know that He has a tremendous love for us and refuses to
leave our side.
I love you all! Kam beti n rabwa ibukin ami ibuobuoki! (Thank you all
so much for all your help)
Elder Schoeny
(Sorry, I forgot my camera before coming to internet. Here's some
Kiribati music instead. It's by a group that makes music in honor of
the LDS Church-owned Moroni High School.)
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