Invited to Kosrae!

I was invited to help out on a construction project in Kosrae, Micronesia. I’m Super excited about this assignment. We never know what doors are open to our service to Jehovah unless we try. I can’t believe it!


This is where some of the crew stay. Nice view!

Congratulations Ramir!

Another hike to FORBIDDEN island.

Johnson Baby Shower

The first Need Greater Baby in Saipan! We can't wait to meet you Keith!

Girls Day!

All the sisters in Saipan-English got together for some nice relaxing time by the pool.

Memorial 2010

Saipan-English had an amazing attendance of 344 for the memorial of Christ Death. This was the first time we had rented a facility for the memorial.

These are just a few of the progressive Bible Students that we hope will become part of our spiritual family soon.

8 new unbaptized publishers

With the memorial season coming up, many were encouraged to finally take the very important step to start preaching. We had 8 qualify in Saipan-English, and 3 in Saipan-Tagalog. I'm so very excited because for the first time I have had the privilege to help a Bible student progress this far. What an exciting feeling in the congregation right now. The zeal of these new ones is contagious. That's many more slaps in Satan's face!


This is Doris [my Bible student] and I out in service for her very first time. We have been studying for almost two years, and i felt she was ready more than 6 months ago. I was waiting for her to ask me when she could start preaching, but she never did. When I finally decided to ask her she said, "I've been waiting for you to ask me!"



This is Marivick on the left and Tess [her Bible study conductor] on the right. Along with just becoming an unbaptized publisher she just gave her very first talk on the school. Marivick has been studying for about 6 months now. In just these 6 months, learning about Jehovah has moved her to become a completely new person. She has given every effort to put on the "New Personality". She can't wait to get baptized this summer.

Saipan S.A.D.

Raul Hidalgo has 3 boys, ages 15,14, and 12. These 3 boys have been faithfully attending meetings and going out in field service for almost 2 years now. They would walk to the meetings and make their own arrangements for service because their parents didn't attend. The 2 oldest boys progressed to the point of baptism. After months and months of the boys steadfastness, we started to see Kuya Raul at the hall. well...

Kuya Raul was Baptized! When he was asked his two questions- he gave to LOUDEST answer I've ever heard anyone give! We are all so happy and so proud to see him make the best decision anyone could ever make.

I went to TINIAN!!!

Tinian is the closest island next to Saipan. It is smaller than Saipan. They have one congregation that consist of 18 publishers. A few on Saipan were asked if they could give talks or be interviewed for the Special Assembly Day, and I had the privilege to be one of them.

To get there, you can take a ferry [ 1 hr.] or a charter plane [7 mins.] Because I wouldn't be able to make the ferry times i had to take the small 6 seater plane. The rest from Saipan had left earlier, so when I left it was just me and the pilot for the long 7min. flight. It was fun!

Here are all the sisters and brothers.

The attendance was 42- a peak for a Special Assembly Day!

Lunch on the go....home

I had another layover in Guam on the way back to Saipan. I was able to stay for a day. I had the privilege of meeting more need greaters that have moved there. Very encouraging to see that our brothers and sisters acknowledge the urgent times we are living in.

Querimit Family, THANK YOU! I appreciate your hospitality very much. Thanks for making me feel like home.

Vince, Iglesias, and Shem- have fun as you go off to the outer islands to build more Kingdom Halls. Maybe you'll see me there.

Troy, I heard you got your missionary assignment! The Marshalls are blessed to have you!

Last Day in P.I.

These are my cousins in Manilla. Last hoo-rah before I had to go. My family all came to the airport to see me off. They all still had another week there. It was very hard being the first one to leave. I cried when I left them.

All of you take care. Be good. And know that even though the time will be too long until we see each other again, I love YOU very much. You will constantly be in my prayers.

Fun at the BEACH

We are in Olongapo. The last time I was at this beach i was 11 years old.

Yup- that's a Karaoke machine on the Beach.

Next best thing to snow.

how many people can you fit in a Jeepney?

Here is the family off for an outing. We rented one jeepney so that we could all ride together. Here are my cousins helping the driver get the Jeepney turned around and out of the sand.




One Jeepney was not enough! See for yourself.

Santos Family Reunion

Family from Canada, California, and myself all flew to the Philippines to have a family reunion in Olongapo, Philippines. Being with all of my cousins I felt like I was 15 again. It was weird seeing all of them grown up, but that didn't stop us from having a good time. I love you guys!!!Here's pictures of my brother my mom and my Grandma.

This is my new baby cousin. My Aunt adopted her from a young girl in P.I. who wanted a better life for her daughter. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY LEXY!

short stop in Pampanga

Before seeing my family I had a short stay in Pampanga, P.I. to visit some of the Pacala family.

Some of my family drove to the Pacala house to pick me up.

(That's my mom sitting down next to me.)

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Imelda Falls

The Louisiana Friends took me to Imelda Falls. The water was FREEZING! The scenery was beautiful.

The brothers and sisters packed lunch for us. They wrapped our rice and meat in banana leaves. The leaves work as great disposable containers and it give the rice a nice taste.

Louisiana...Philippines that is.

The next day after the convention, the Florentinos took me to Louisiana (a city in Laguna) to meet some of their close friends. I didn't get any sleep there. We stayed up late each night. We told stories, played games, and laughed the whole time.

The worldwide brotherhood is an amazing thing!

Laguna District Convention

I made it to the Philippines and my first stop was Laguna.

THE FLORENTINOS! (Missionaries from Saipan, just moved backed to P.I.) They invited me to stay with them and showed me around. No one could have asked for better hospitality.

Maraming Salamat sa Lahat Kayo Diyan!

I attended the Sunday of their convention, and met their family and many friends.

The whole family (about 24) including me rode together in a jeepney to the assembly hall. It was crowded but it was fun.

New Hair Cut

All my post cant be exciting. So, here is the new DO.

Dinner on the GO!

I had a five hour layover in Guam on my way to the Philippines to see my family, and my wonderful spiritual family in Guam met me for dinner. Thanks guys! Miss you.

What more can we do?

These are some of my friends in California who are serving where there is a need- PUNJABI! Im very proud of you guys! Thanks for being such great examples of ways we can reach out in Jehovah's service.

Fun on a Sunday

A nice reminder while we were playing soccer.Snowing on Saipan? Yea right!

Pizza Time at the Cooks place!

Full-Time Service is where it's at!!!

Pioneer Meeting w/ Elders.

With all the Need Greaters here in Saipan, the Saipan-English Congregation now has 36 in Full-Time Service. This nice group has a total of 398 years of expirence. What a blessing!

Can you get down like Grandma?

Sorry about the camera angle, but i had to get in grandma's fast moving feet!

This was at our going away party for the Kingdom Hall Construction Group. They came, they built, and they're off to another island. We miss you guys!!!

First time Climbing

Shem (orange shirt, Construction volunteer from Guam) took a bunch of us out, to show us what clilmbing was all about. We all had a nice time. We couldn't do much since it was all of our first time, but still fun! Thanks Shem.

First Meeting in Renovated Kingdom Hall!!!

Some of the Kingdom Hall Construction Group (Guam)

Finishing Touches

Check out the TILES!

Serena, they just put in the window!

Thanks to our IV's, IS's, New NG's, and all the brothers and sisters of the Saipan Congregations, Jehovah's House is looking BEAUTIFUL!