Last Week of September This-N-That

BAPTISM!!
We had a baptism in the Kamisugi Ward which is near the Mission Home and we were able to attend. Mie Sasaki, who is a 19 year old college student, was baptised. Her Mother came all the way from Aomori (up north) to see what her daughter was getting herself into and loved all the nice people and was impressed with the spirit she felt.

Sister Dotson and Sister Onda taught Mie the gospel so well. The baptismal service could not have been better. Every member of the ward was called by the sister Missionaries and invited to attend. The chapel was totally full-standing room only. There were several investigators there who could observe what happens at a baptism. Refreshments were served afterwards which gave ward members time to talk to Mie and her mother. The Bishop invited Mie, her mom and the missionaries for dinner at his home later that evening. Awesome!!


FAMILY HOME EVENING


The last Monday of each month is a FHE at our home for investigators and less active members. Here is cute little Mie leading the opening song for us--a first for her.

We had about 40 attending this month.


After a short lesson by Bro. Jahana, we played a game of pictionary. Here is Gary taking his turn drawing a picture.

Sis Sugawara (in blue) is Stake President's wife. She is delightful and keep us entertained. I love her. To her left is the Bishop's wife (laughing). The other two ladies are investigators.

Elder Shin'no, Elder Narita, a new member, and Elder Holbrook. As cute as these Elders are, the pictures of those cute grandchildren in the background may top them. The quilt on the wall was made by my daughter, Emily, and holds the names of all of our missionaries as they come into the mission.

For dessert, I made suprise cupcakes and Ice Cream.




GARY'S VISIT TO A RICE FARMER

Gary decided he wanted to learn how rice is grown since it is rice fields that we look at everywhere we go. The Stake President introduced him to this nice farmer who agreed to show Gary all the steps he goes through over the next year ~preparing the ground, planting, growing, and harvesting.

The farmers 93 year old mother lives with them and is delightful. She sits on the floor all day with her legs under the table which is warmed. She is quite a story teller and, in fact, tells stories after school to some of the neighborhood children. Her mind is very sharp and she loves to talk to Gary. They laugh a lot together.

This is the farm house with the family garden in front.