Where you go, they will follow...

Richard (age 8) and BetsyRose (age 16) were my partners for the day.  It was a really hot day, and I asked the kids if they would join me in walking in the field.  They, like normal kids, did a little complaining about how hot it was.  They didn't want me to be by myself, so they willing followed.  We each were able to place some literature and ended up finding some shade under a tree.

Hubert...

This is our young brother Hubert.  Just in this last year, he has joined the school and become an unbaptized publisher.  This is him giving an impromptu reading.  (Check out his shoes! As some Need-Greaters would say "TMB-That's Micronesia Baby")

Breakfast of Champions!

Yesterday a Bible student gave me "ainpot".  This is boiled banana mixed with coconut milk.  This is yummiest when it is warm.  This morning I had some leftover, heated it up in a pan, and enjoyed it with my coffee.  *Fun fact, if some one calls you "ainpot" it means you are looking good!

(Also added some nice scenery pics.)

Our Newest Sister...

Mary is 13 and has already made the most important decision she will ever make!

"The Jewel" of Micronesia

If you type in "The Jewel of Micronesia" in your search engine- you would get KOSRAE! 

Here are some reasons why...

Pioneer Meeting

Go where the fish are...

Kathy and I were walking up to the house where my Bible student lives and there was a SHARK on the lawn!  Her family had gone fishing early that morning and had caught many tuna and one shark.  I find "fish" everyday in field service, but this is the first time I found a shark.

Future of Kosrae...

Gerosky's parents gave him a few coins before meeting.  His first thought was to buy candy with it.  Then as they were driving to meeting he told his parents that instead of buying candy,"I want to put my money in the donation box at the Kingdom Hall... the stores are probably closed anyway."

Anyone else home?

My Bible student Maria has been pretty regular for a little while now.  Finally we asked if her husband Joe, wanted to join the study.  He always seemed a little hesitant, but when I brought a brother along on the study he joined in.  We hope this WHOLE family can grow to love Jehovah. 

Beach Day

Learning to be Local...

This is Sepe trying to teach me how to make a basket from coconut leaves.  This type of basket is used for just about anything.  We used it to hold breadfruit that we were bringing to a gathering.  But it is also used to put trash into after raking your yard, or if big enough used to carry a baby.  They can also be made mini size and can be used as a plate.  Amazing!

You're Invited!

With more auxiliary pioneers this year, our congregation was ready to go!

Gerosky, age 5 (young boy, bottom right) invited many people to the memorial.  These are the ones that came.  Great job Gerosky!  With his fine efforts along with everyone else in the congregation (17 publishers), we had 92 in attendance.  

They grow up so fast

Kut Lungse Komtacl...We Love You

Jun and Evelyn, I want to say Thank you! Thank You! Thank You!  You have set a fine example and shown great love to all of us here.  Please know that when you go, you will continue to be in our prayers.  Being in Jehovah's Organization is an amazing thing; We know that no matter where we are, we are all doing the same work.  I'm proud to have you as fellow workers.  I look forward to seeing you   again.  Ingat kayo.

Learning from Mary and Hubert

Rain or Shine...

Sashimi anyone?

Here is another "first" for me in Kosrae.  That's not fish we are eating, that's CRAB sashimi.  It wasn't bad, I do think I prefer it cooked though.  hehehe.  The brothers went out at night with their head flashlights and brought home some dinner.  Thanks guys! 

The Odani's came along with Troy for our S.A.D.  They stayed at our place.  Jehovah knows what we need, and a visit with some encouraging friends was what we needed.  On top of that, Glen was our personal chief for the week.  Yummers!

Kosrae Congregation

Support the troops...of Kosrae

It's great to be working side by side with this group of people. Special full-time service is certainly a privlege, but to have partners like these makes it that much better! Step over into Micronesia, and see for yourself.From left to right: Sean and Kathy Miller, Anna Belle (SitSit) Helmi, Kathy (Kot) Fasolino, and Jun and Evelyn Reselva

Fellow Workers...

One more in the FAMILY!

 

My first Circuit Assembly in Kosrae. We had 63 in attendance. (We only have 21 publishers) Our D.O. accompanied our C.O. for this visit. They and their wives all stayed with me and Anna Belle at our place!

We had one candidate for baptism. Sepe Sigra. After we were dismissed for lunch- we all drove to the Beach! Sepe was going to get baptized in the ocean at the causeway. It was a bright sunny day.                                                   

Her and her husband have 5 children. You've seen pics of their kids on previous post. Her husband Francis has been baptized a few years now. What glory it brings Jehovah to have a family all serving him.

This family has a wonderful future ahead of them. They have been such an encouragement to me. What a blessing to have great support in the field, help with the language, and a family to lean on. I'm so proud of you Sepe!