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Campmeeting - Guam Style


The second weekend of March we had the privilage of attending campmeeting, Guam style.  We met in the academy's open sided gym.  We were informed that a cool breeze always blows in from the left, so that is where we sat.


 The academy hand bell group made some beautiful music.


Friends that some of you might know sat around the room.



Elder Delbert Baker, a Vice-president of the General Conference was the guest speaker, all the way from Maryland.  He is an excellent speaker and gave inspiring messages about the the life of Joseph and the will of God.


 Dr. Edwin Supit led a singing group.


 Charles Reel gave talks about finances.  Gorden Garner and AWR guys took care of the PA.


 Elder Louis Torres, president of the mission, still runs Mission College on island, far away from where Oregon, where it first started.


 Ordot Church kids special music.


 Enjoying the meetings, and friendship.


 Special music by the Happy Family Church kids.

 

 Camren chats with our friends the Dr. Faye and Steve Jensen.

 

 Pastor Jano, Louis Torres, Elder Baker, and Pastor Silva.

 

 William meets Elder Baker and makes a new friend.


 Pastor Smehl Gallen, born on Pohnpei, now the pastor at Agat Church on Guam and has responsibilities in the Mission office..

 

 Pastor Jano and his wife Lydia.  He was born on Pohnpei, and now is pastor of Telefofo church, and has responsibilities in the Mission office.

 

JJ, Camren and William.


 Jonathan.


 Playground pup.


 Araya was very popular with the little girls, was usually surrounded by a group of giggles and their brothers.


 We love all of these people, and will miss them so much when we are gone.  We have been so blessed to know them while we were here.







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  1. HeidiMarch 18, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Camp meeting in March! How wonderful for you to be able to attend! It sounds like a wonderful experience was had by all.

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  2. ~marci~March 19, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    So I probably do know some, but can't remember~ :/

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