more "snaps"

Elder Moss, Monrovia, showing us evidence of how a mission changes one.  He started his mission in July and wanted to happily share his achievement.  With all the hours of walking the missionaries do, it isn't surprising to see some weight loss.  The food is different and takes some getting use to also.  We see a trend where most hit a plateau and the weight seems to just stay the same after a while.

Monrovia Zone Leaders: Elder Massey and Elder Grabau having a good laugh. They have 20 missionaries in their zone to shepherd and they do it with faith and humility.

Missionaries on the move..

Missionaries coming for Zone Conference in Monrovia, Liberia last month.  Pressing on!  The Work moves forward!

Elder and Sister Kimball, our Senior Couple in Monrovia, Liberia.  They are "mission headquarters east": our mind, heart, strength, eyes, hands, and feet.  Their cup is full and they strive to constantly keep it that way! 

Lungi Pennisula outside airport

These three children carrying baskets on their heads made for a delightful scene while we were on Lungi waiting for the water taxi last week.

How beautiful is this?  When the missionaries arrive and wait for the water taxi to take them to Freetown, this is what they see.

Waiting for the bus to take us to the airport.  You can see the life vests that we wear for the water taxi.

We see this fantastic view from the airplane as we prepare for landing into Lungi.  Lungi is a pennisula off the coast of Freetown.  To drive it would take about three-six hours even though it is not that far.  To use the water taxi takes about 45 minutes or less and to use the ferry is about an hour plus.

After arriving from the airport last week, we were fortunate to witness fishermen hauling in their nets.  All the the family members work to separate the catch.  They catch sardines, crab, shrimp and various types of fish.

We, however, are fishers of men....

Returning with Honor

Elder Davila served a faithful two-year mission and returned home with honor August 31.  He was in Monrovia, Liberia.

Elder Moser pointing to the Return With Honor plaque.  He finished his two-year mission in Bo, Sierra Leone.  We will miss you both but know you will both "adjust" to being back home.

Elders in Monrovia, Liberia during a break in Zone Conference planning their Preparation Day.  Every Monday is P-day, wash clothes, get food, clean the apartment, exercise and oh, yes, email family.

Three more new missionaries that came September 1st

Elder Vogl is from Logan, Utah and will be serving in Bo.  His trainer is Elder Ellsworth.

Elder Taylor from Afton, Wyoming and will be serving in Liberia.  His trainer is Elder Kenner.

Elder Essel is from Ghana.  He will serve in Liberia with Elder Merrill as his trainer. 

New Missionaries Today

Elder Clawson from Wales, Utah.  He is staying in Freetown with his new trainer Elder Asafo Adaji

More Mission Tour ...

Elders Stott, Davila, Lowe and Moss in Monrovia.  We had a Bi-District Fireside.  All the missionaries were there with about 350 members.  We'll add more pics as we can get online...