Sunday April 11, 2010
After we clean the church on Saturdays we usually have a little singing practice. These guys love to sing and it is so fun to watch them. Because they all want to learn English we try to sing in English. To watch them give these beautiful hymns such energy and to watch their faces shining as they put their hearts and souls into music, is such fun for me. I added a YouTube link for you to watch if you are interested. This song is so special because our stake president, President VanOrden loves it so much. Mike and I could not help but think of him as they practiced. Then they sang it today in church.
A new lady member came to church today. She has been a member for 12 years. She joined the church in Haiti and came here two years ago. She did not know the church was here until last week. Now we are up to 79 members (10 children, 14 women, and 55 men). We average about 66% Sacrament meeting attendance. When a branch has 100 members, then the branch may qualify to have a new building built. So Mike and I have set our goal to have 100 member by the time we leave. However, because of the demographics of this area we are not sure these men will stay on the island for much longer, and perhaps it will take the saints longer to have their own building. But we are still amazed at the growth in the last year.
Our mission president is coming for a visit tomorrow. I think he just wants to come to interview the missionaries. We can’t help but feel a little uneasy because we don’t have an agenda. Because it is P-Day for the Elders, they talked about getting the mission president a bike to enjoy the day with them.
The former mission president told us success would be measured in millimeters here in Providenciales. We see huge strides with missionary work. Then on the other hand, we see the many problems that come when church standards clash with culture and when poverty is so overwhelming. We have great faith that no matter the problems, the church will continue to improve the lives of those who immerse themselves in the gospel.
We love you all.
Elder and Sister Herbert
Some of the sisters in our branch. Terrible of me...but cute of them!
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