18-20 August 2017

Australia Perth Mission Branches Conference!!!

We had a wonderful time in Karratha during our 3 day Mission Branches Conference!!!  It was truly special to be with all of the Saints, our 8 missionaries serving between Broome, Port Hedland, and Karratha, as well as many friends that joined in the meetings and festivities as well.  Friday and Saturday the youth enjoyed time getting to know each other through special activities their Young Men/Young Women Leaders provided for them.  We also had a great Leadership Meeting Saturday afternoon, followed by a wonderful feast provided by members of the Karratha Branch, including a traditional Haangi" (I apologize if that is not spelled correctly...in asking those "in the know"  how to spell it, I received 3 different spellings !).  This was followed by a great talent show of singing, dancing, poetry reading, guitar playing, and even an "Oldies" song and dance featuring the Port Hedland Relief Society Sisters.  Sunday, 150 of members and their friends met together, and held Conference, including a Sacrament Meeting.  All were strengthened, uplifted, and edified.  We are so grateful for all those who put so much time and effort into making the Australia Perth Mission Branches Conference such a memorable success!  And for all those who traveled so far to participate!!

Our great elder of the far away Pilbara District!!!






Dinner is almost ready!






Preparing for the Talent Show









Sunday Lunch!

15-17 August 2017

TRANSFERS!

Departing Missionaries

We say farewell to these wonderful Elders and Sisters who have served so faithfully and so well during these last 18-24 months!  They have shared the gospel of Jesus Christ every day with their brothers and sisters and here in Western Australia. Thank you!!!  We will miss you!!!  We love you!!!  Now, go forward in faith!!!






Farewell to  Elder and Sister Millar.  We are extremely grateful for all they have done during their Self Reliance mission, to help our missionaries understand that all they are learning during their time here serving their mission, can be applied to their futures.  That the skills they are developing will help them not only grow as great missionaries, but will also bless them as husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, and in their various careers.  Thank you Elder and Sister Millar!!!




Arrivals

We welcome our new Goldens to the great Australia Perth Mission!!!  We are so happy you are here!!!  Thank you for showing your faith in Heavenly Father, and in Jesus Christ by accepting a call to share this great great gospel of Jesus Christ with all in Western Australia!  We love you!!!






Some quick photos of transfer day.












Training the Goldens with their Trainers




Lunchtime!









Our great Senior Couples who put on a wonderful lunch for our Goldens and their trainers.  Thank you!!!

6 - 13 August 2017

2 Come and See Firesides.  1 in Southern River Zone, and 1 in Rockingham Zone.  (Sorry, no pictures).

A new favorite quote by Elder Richard G. Scott:
           


Farewell to these 3 great Elders!  



Because of Visa issues, we currently have to have some missionaries leave at different times than originally planned on.  We'll post these Elders temple picture next week.  

Farewell to the wonderful Elder and Sister Passehl!


We so appreciate Elder and Sister Passehl's faithful service in "holding down the fort" up in the great Geraldton Branch.  We know they will be kept busy as they will find others to serve (that's just how they are!)  wherever they go!  We love you, Elder and Sister Passehl!  Thank you!  God Bless You!!!


A nice coincidence on a p day  to say "goodbye" to the Passehls, for this great Elder who served as a Golden in Geraldton with Elder and Sister Passehl last year, 


Southern River Stake Conference

It was a great uplifting weekend with the Southern River Saints.  The focus was on Temple worship and how it blesses our lives in every way.  

Quick photos of some of our great Southern River Zone missionaries after conference.










The Come and See firesides have been well received.  Get ready to bring others with you to the next one!

5-6 August 2017
Bridgetown!

We so enjoyed our visit with the Elders of Bridgetown, and also with the Bridgetown Branch of the Rockingham Stake.  You're doing a great work Elders!  




Conference Quote:
Elder Anderson
"Overcoming the world is not one defining moment in a lifetime, but a lifetime of moments that define eternity.....Sincerely changing and repenting of sins is no longer restraining but liberating, as "sins of scarlet become white as snow."  Overcoming the world is not a global invasion but a private, personal battle, requiring hand to hand combat with our own internal foes."

4 August 2017
Sister's Conference

It was good to gather as Sister Missionaries of the Australia Perth Mission!  We had an uplifting and wonderful time together!  I'm sorry we didn't do an official photo!  It was great being with all of you and to feel the powerful spirit you help to bring to our missionary labors in the great Australia perth Mission!!!