Love April Conference

Today, Sunday, I was able to get some pictures of some very special people from both of the wards that we attend.  We attended the Delap Ward today, but we always arrive early so that we can talk to the people in our Uliga Ward, too.

Uliga Bishop (Majuro Doctor) with adopted
baby girl - 13th child

Bishop & Sister Ackley
with three of their 13 children

Great couple who went to
the Honolulu Temple to be
sealed in February.

Delap Ward RS President in center
with her Presidency.
Yours truly on the left.
Yolanda is also the Stake
RS President, Bishop's wife
and an attorney.

Some others wanted to join the group from Delap Ward.

On Monday, April 3, 2017, we were asked to give a presentation to a Comparative Religion Class at the Catholic Assumption High School in Majuro.  The teacher, Jonathan, whom we have been doing a gardening project asked us to participate.  The presentation was 1 1/2 hours. We thought that some time would be taken in addressing questions. We were surprised that there was not one question asked.  Elder Preston gave ample opportunity, but no takers.  He even asked if they had heard things about the church that they wanted to know if they were correct facts or not, but not one voice was shared.

There was a great feeling in the room, as Elder Preston/Craig shared great factual information about the Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ upon the earth and about the Atonement of Jesus Christ.  I shared more of the day to day happenings of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  They were such a serious quiet group.  I finally got them to smile and laugh a little. 

Elder Preston
presenting at Assumption
Catholic HS

Sister Preston loves teaching.

Jonathan, the teacher, is on the front left end next to me.
Elder Preston - Centered on back row.
Students enjoyed having their picture taken.
Loved having the student put her arm around me.

April 7, 2017

We had a successful 3 1/2 hour screening  in Woja at the Protestant Church. We had more children attend than normal, so we had fun taking their pictures.  

We, also, met a couple who just moved back to the island after living ten years in Logan, Utah.  Their 11 year old daughter, who has never even visited the island, is in pure shock. She and her younger brother have cried all week and want to return home (Logan).  Their father said that he has been away from his home in Majuro for too long.  Their youngest child is named Nancy. Nancy is certainly not on the popular baby naming list.  When I heard him call her name, I didn't know that he was talking to his daughter, so I turned around.  We started a long conversation.  They are a beautiful family.  The 11 year old would not attend the screening.  She is going to have a very difficult time in the school.  She has been receiving a really good education in Logan.  My heart goes out to her. Education is challenging here.  High School graduates often read at only a 4th to 7th grade level.  Much to be accomplished.

Woja Protestant Hall
Free Health Clinic

Exercise Time
Logan Dad holding his boy and youngest
 girl, Nancy,  while exercising.

Dad from Logan, Utah and his little girl, Nancy.

We love your and appreciate your prayers and love,

Elder and Sister Preston

Such cute boys.