Service is the best way to show aloha

June 26, 2018

 trying to learn the song with Brother Tufaga

Only in Wiamanalu!

working on other arrangements (Sister Recca in the back) 

 arrangement made by Brother Recca

Sister Char by the casket arrangement she put together, Brother Recca, and us)

 companion unity

USS Missouri

ship sailing out

So last week for p-day Sister Nichalson wanted to stop by Goodwill again so of course we both had way too much fun and bought things we probably didn't really need... But we had a great time!

We had an interesting visit with our Waimanalo ward mission leader this week. We went to go see one of our recent converts (a week before we arrived who we taught one after baptism lesson). His name is Kea. He hasn't been coming to church. We asked him when we could come back to teach his after baptism lessons. He didn't know what that was and said he thought he was done... He said we could come back anytime. We asked if he had time right then and he said yes. But he didn't really want to have a lesson. So we asked him to pray. He didn't want to. After pushing a little he said he would pray to not have to pray. Then he said he would pray that we wouldn't come back! So sad! We aren't sure what happened but we hope he will come back!

We were able to do service at Pearl Harbor on Wednesday. We swept some areas where they had scaffolding and debris from painting. While we were cleaning up we were able to see a ship coming in and a ship leaving the harbor which was really cool. It was fun to spend some time with our zone.

That night we had dinner at our Olomana ward mission leader's home, Brother Recca. They were preparing funeral arrangements for an uncle that passed away in the ward with other people from the ward. So we were able to help with that. I really enjoyed it!

We had a lesson with an investigator who was interested about a year ago in family history but not so much in the gospel. His name is Kimo. He loves to talk but we were able to have a lesson and commit him to read the Book of Mormon and pray about it even though he was hesitant because he has his doubts. He also went to another ward for church with a friend which was awesome! 

Saturday we went to visit a member, Brother Tufaga and his son. Brother Tufaga got his ukulele out and played some good songs. He played O Lord My Redeemer so I tried to learn it...at least a little 

Later on we were able to go to another member's house to help her clean and organize. We had a good time. It is so satisfying cleaning, organizing, and serving 

That's about it!

Aloha,

Sister Heath