Gary has become very concerned that there are so many single men and women in the Branches of the church in the Mission. He has organized a committee who will provide firesides or activities for all of these single adults to get together and meet each other. This was one of the first activities planned. We felt like we should attend and support the activity for at least the first day. After we left to go home at the end of the day, the group all went to a camp where they had a BBQ and spent the night. The next day was full of activities. Sunday they all attended church in the Miyako Branch.
Elder and Sister Yamanita organized a chance for single adults to get together in the Morioka District in their little community of Miyao. After everyone gathered at the church and paid their "dues", each person introduced themselves.
A nice bento was served of sushi.
The Yamanita's knew I didn't love sushi so they bought me some other foods. One item would have been plenty of food.
Some of the participants:
A cruise around the bay of Miyako was lots of fun. Miyako is on the seashore and was hit VERY hard by the tsunami.
Gary posing with the captain and crew of the boat.
It was very warm and sunny so he wore his wide-brimmed hat.
Gary with soome of the group on the cruise.
So many seagulls. They ate bread right out of our fingers.
Mr. Handsome!!
Elder and Sister Yamanita (he is standing and she is sitting) are doing a wonderful job in Miyako helping to strengthen the Branch.
Relaxing after the cruise.
This is called senbazuru or 1000 cranes. The Japanese make 1000 of the small origami cranes and attach them together into strips. They mean "good luck" or ganbarou. (endure it well)
The whole group!
Yay! You are posting again!
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