Cribbage Comes to Guam

This Little Piggy...

Pigs come into one of our friends' yard and root around for bugs. Sometimes they don't get to leave.

Pig Crossing

Raw fish from a van in the middle of nowhere? No, thanks.

Where's the Beanstalk?

Derrick holding snake beans

Memories of Old Home

There are many scenic places in Guam for wedding photos to be taken. We happened to be at the beach when this couple came to take photos. It reminded me of all the wedding photos taken on and under the Brooklyn Bridge...you never know what may be in the background of those photos. Perhaps a few of these kinds of shots wound up in their album!...... 

The photographer took a photo of Ednes with the bride and groom. When we left the beach much later, it was the same time the wedding party was leaving their venue. The bride and groom waved fondly to Ednes.

Dear Ones

Aren't they a beautiful family?! They've just had a new arrival that we're looking forward to knowing.

For those of you in the US, the red lips on mom and dad are from chewing betel nut. This is a habit that is as hard to quit as smoking. It is easily accessible, since you can pick betel nut off of betel nut palms.

We're not sure if this is another variety of carabao or if this guy is just elderly.

Little Plants

Last night, four young people attended the meeting without their parents. Some have been attending for a while. One, who is 17 has come to about 5 meetings and has just finished chapter one in the Bible Teach book. The 12 year old boy who sat in on the personal study with the 17 year old on Wednesday night, attended for the first time.

In the Service Meeting, we were discussing the article on watering seeds in the Kingdom Ministry. The last paragraph talks about the joy received and the fruitage that can be produced. The 17 year old nudged me and asked if that had ever happened to me---I smiled and pointed to each of the kids.

On the way home, she told me she had been reading the Young People Ask books. She said, "It's like, WOW! They make me think."

Getting to Know You

Victoria and Zak are listening to funy sounds on her phone. Making friends can be so much fun.

Local Art

This is an example of a skirt made in Chuuk. The islands are full of folks who are amazing artists and artisans. From weaving cloth, sewing, drawing, carving and weaving baskets and other items, this area is full of wonderful things seen everyday. This lady was in a doctor's office...in other words, this is everyday wear. We'll be posting more local art.

Chuukese Language Group

This is the Chuukese language group.

This was the translators' last meeting on Guam before returning to Chuuk. They have been such an encouragement to our students and to us.

Please notice a tall, blond sister on the left side of this photo. When she got to her home from our morning meeting, she had three messages on her answering machine from the lady that is standing just to her left saying that she really wanted to attend the meeting in the Chuukese language. She had only studied one time. So Kym picked her up and stayed with her during the meeting. After the meeting, the student recognized her auntie, the sister in the wheelchair right in front of her. They were so happy to see each other. They hugged and hugged. It had been over ten years since their last visit.

This is Tetfi's family who attended the meeting. Last Sunday, two more came, making an even 10 persons in her family attending the meetings. There are four more that are studying. Hopefully, we'll see them coming soon! She is enjoying the blessings that come from sharing your faith with others.

Papaya King

Our Young Folks

This is the majority of the young ones in our congregation. Aren't they a lovely group?