Cascade park	Swinging cousins	Cousin friends	Just for fun	Terry hurrah	Baptism pool	Next
Kids fun	Boardwalk at Basse-Terre	Romney working	Romney and Coco	Picnic	The End

Lost and Found Missionaries:

 Our Monday morning started out quite normal until the District President told us that two of our missionaries on Martinique, has left for a hike on their Monday “Prep” Day and had not reported in by that night.  We were concerned, but not panicky.  This is winter, but the weather is still warm, even in the evenings.  It does rain and that would be a concern, but for several nights it was clear.  We thought they would be found the next day.  Well, another day went by and they weren’t heard from.  By the second night, the mission president and his wife decided to go to the island and help in any way they could.  They asked that all the missionaries and members fast and pray for the Elders.  By the next day, they had not yet been seen.  Four of our Elders went to help with the search along with several members from the branches here.  We have to admit that we were really getting concerned by the third night.  It was a blessing that a French team of search and rescue people were there on Martinique for training.  They were most helpful.  The mission president called us and asked us to fly to Martinique to meet and host the two sets of parents, who would be coming soon.  When Thursday came, a farmer had found his irrigation interrupted, so he went to check.  Sure enough, there were two, thirsty young men drinking from the pipe.  He recognized them from all the newspaper and newscast programs.  He brought them down, dirty and tired, but unharmed to the arms of their friends.  If there is anything funny about the story, it is that they did find an old abandoned frig. stocked with rum and rum soaked fruit along with some old coke.  They didn’t drink the rum or eat the fruit, but they did drink the Coke.  Needless to say, we were all grateful for the miracle that answered our prayers for their safe return.  They will tell you that even though it was a scary experience, they felt comforted and at peace.  One told me he wasn’t even hungry during the time.  We are glad to have  them back alive.

Let's hike	Thirsty dog	Lost as reported in newspaper	Where could they be?	Pubic awareness	Returned - Down & dirty	Member and missionary rejoice
Mission president hug	Explanation	They found them	Thanks guys	More publicity - Safe and Sound	Happy group	Rescuer brothers
We helped

Zone Conference:

Zone conference had to be postponed because of the missing missionaries.  When they returned, it was rescheduled for the following week.  They were welcomed back by all the other missionaries who hadn’t seen them as yet.  It made for a great reunion for all.  Some of our missionaries have been doing service for a non-member lady who owns a restaurant.  When she heard about the conference, she wanted to show her appreciation by preparing the lunch.  As you can see, she did a great job and we all enjoyed it.  Our zone leaders, Elder Hooson and Bezzant put on a demonstration about faith and preparation involving golf.  As you can see our gold pro, Elder Coleman, was blindfolded and he had to try to get the ball to the appointed spot in four swings.  It was a bit difficult.  Then Pres. Robison was told to do it without a blindfold.  It was a cleaver demonstration object lesson on preparation and planning.  The 2nd to last picture is Elder Arbizo, who is just finishing his mission.  He has a very interesting conversion story.  He and his brother joined the Church as teens and his mother came after them.  What great young men these are.  We look forward to the day when our grandsons serve their missions.  We know what miracles happen in their lives because of their unselfish service.

And last but not least, is Grandma asleep with her substitute grandkids, a poor substitute for their hugs!

Le Chef	Nice meal	Zone meal	Yum	C'est fini	Elders
More elders	Blindmas Golf	What's wrong?	Right way	Elder Arbizo going home	Grandma with pets

TV Chorus:

 We were asked as a District to attend a Christmas TV program that is given for those who don’t have anyplace to spend Christmas Eve.  They provide food and entertainment for the public.  We came and sang for a live TV program that night.  It was one of the most interesting Christmas Eve’s we have spent.  We are trying to get a tape of the program.  The TV station has asked that the Church do a TV program each week educating the public on what we believe.  Many people here have never heard of us before, so it is a good opportunity to teach the public.

Christmas choir for Television

Christmas Fun:

We had all the 14 missionaries from our island, over to Christmas Eve dinner.  We had a gift exchange and that was fun for us all.  They wanted to do something for our landlady and her family, so they went upstairs and lined up on the wall by their front door and sang Christmas carols to them.   We also went out Christmas Day and delivered some homemade goodies to our members.  We missed being with our family, but we still had a nice day. 

Merry Christmas goup	Caroling neighbors	Gift exchange	Auto Gift	Football anyone?	Health food	Helpful gift
Little gift to big brother	Power gift	Senior gift	Practical	Christmas cookies - Otto	More cookies	Prince family Christmas dinner

Missionaries:

 Every six weeks, we go through transfer of some of our missionaries.  We always are sad to see them go but many times they are transferred back later on.  Here is Elder Hooson, one of our Zone Leaders, being transferred.  He was happy that on the day he was to leave, his Christmas box arrived and he got to open it before he left.  We took him and his companion out for dinner the night before they left.  Our three new missionaries arrived the day he and Elder Alexander left.    We are happy to have new Elders arrive, but we miss the old ones too.    

Elders and all	Elders plus one	Elder Hooson smiles	Hooson takes for dinner	Elders Hooson and Alexander at airport
Opening Christmas gift	Happy gift	Off to French Guyana	New Elders Ison, Silvester and Carlson