Presidential Dinner

Sister Jones and the President of the Marshall Islands.

Dancers at the dinner.

Sister Jones is waiting for the invited guests to arrive for the President's dinner.

Walkathon

Some of the sisters who participated in the Relief Society walkathon at 5:00 AM to celebrate the Relief Society's birthday.

Ajlo's Baptism

The baptism of Ajlo Kaneko in the Delap Branch.

Ajlo Kaneko at his baptism. He is 13 years old and deaf. We had to adapt our teaching for him to understand the lessons.

Us with the Kaneko family.

President Betti and Ajlo of the Delap Branch.

The Kaneko family at Ajlo's baptism.

Zone Conference March 6, 2009

Missionary Zone Conference, March 6, 2009.

President and Sister Bleak at zone conference announcing transfers.

Laddie's Store

Gas for sale, by the gallon, in front of Ladie's store. He sells quite a lot of gas one gallon at a time.

School

Haircutting at Woja Elementary School.

We went to Woja Elementary School and tried to show them how to weave "boondoggle". Pretty hard for these second and third graders.

Mr. President

Elder Jones with the President and First Lady of the Marshall Islands, Litokwa Tomeing and wife.

The President and First Lady of the Marshall Islands with the President and First Lady of the Marshall Islands Majuro Mission.

President and Sister Bleak with the U. S. Congressman from American Somoa, Eni Faleomavaega, who is also a church member.

This is Hirobo Obekatang in the middle of President and Sister Tibon. He is the District Executive Secretary to President Tibon.

Lunch

Went to the Tide Table restaurant for lunch and Sister Jones snapped this picture out the window.

Animals

This baby bird allowed us to get very close and take a picture.

A beautiful pig in downtown Laura.

Sister Missionaries

All the sister missionaries on Majuro. Sisters Burg, Avery, Tinngig, Santos, Kitiona, and Bwakatii.

Haircutting

Haircut number 400. Neviada Komanta gets the prize. She is in the Laura Branch.

This hair cutting session is taking place at Josie John's. All of these people are non-members.

Laura District

Sister Jones hosted the Laura District for lunch on Friday. The Elders are: (Front) Elders Wright, Parco, and Wilstead; (Back) Elders Thompson, Woodland, and Isom.

Investigator

We are teaching the boy in front in the middle. He is deaf so we are showing him the Restoration DVD and we use pictures to teach him the lessons. He will be baptized in two weeks.

???? ?? Who Knows ??????

The meaning of this picture is unknown. I think Sister Jones is saying one of her pill bottles she brought from home is now empty and that must mean it is getting closer for her to go home. But that is only a guess.

Party

The Relief Society party guests----Sister Jones and Sister Jonita John.

Sister Jones' Marshallese birthday dinner--chicken, rice, breadfruit, and ????.

This is Taruna Joab and Elsie Thomas dancing at the birthday party.

Haircuts

These Laura ladies have just had their hair cut by Sister Jones at the house of Raine deBrum.

A New Hat

Not exactly a new baby but this girl wanted a new hat.

Happy Birthday Sister Jones

The birthday girl!!

Walking Club

The Laura Walking Club--Alena, Rosie, Sister Jones, Nelrose, Elsie, Ritok, and Elma. They just finished walking on Sister Jones' birthday.

Missionaries

We were a little over-dressed today at the branch conference because we were presiding.

We have just returned from Laura Branch conference.

Manny's Baptism

Manny Toring's baptism. He lives with and works for our landlord.

Francis, her two granddaughters, and Marvey waiting for Manny's baptism to start.

Teacher Haircut

This is Sister Jones with Sherlyann Balos, a 3rd grade teacher at Woja Elementary School. She just got her hair cut.

Our Landlords

Our landlords, Ladie and Ritok (Francis).

Haircuts

Ladies who live around Sister Kaneko asked for haircuts. This lady, a non-member, was the first of five haircuts today.

Lucky

Elder Jones with an Island gentlemen known as Lucky. He wears colorful outfits and walks the island every day.

JOY!!!!

A special treat, a donut from America.

Our Landlord - Ladie

Elder Jones teaching our landlord, Ladie, about the origin of the Book of Mormon people and their possible connection to the Marshallese people.

These cute girls are Ladie's granddaughters.

Sister Jones would like to pick this beautiful orchid from Ritok's flower garden.

Happy Birthday Grandma Loeak

This is Queen Grandma Loeak on her 71st birthday, Feb 4, 2009.

Us with Grandma Loeak on her birthday.

Haircuts

Manny and Solomon have just had their hair cut. Manny, on the left, is getting baptized next week. He works for our landlord.

Solving Problems

The three stooges, Elder Jones, Elder Bell, and Elder Lytle. These guys have sent out 78 resumes to companies, seeking employment, and haven't received one response.

Twins

New baby hats for these twin girls at the Majuro Hospital.

Majuro's Top 10

This was on Karlene's list of the top ten places to visit on Majuro. She was unable to visit this Typhoon Monument built by the Japanese. If this made the top ten list, how exciting can Majuro be?