Rex and Betty Fiji Mission

April 2, 2015

We had a wonderful trip to Savusavu with Sister Kora and Sister Eneri for Zone Leader Training. The sisters were like excited little kids on vacation. They were looking out the window, pointing, and enjoying. They,absolutely loved the ride with the fern palm trees, waterfall, mile a minute plant, green scenery and Savusavu Bay. They laughed and talked with us the whole trip there and back. It made the drive go really quickly, and it was a delight for us to have them.

Waterfall seen from the road across a huge valley!

The water was sparking like diamonds just like the show in Idaho at subzero.

The ZTM was good. They taught us how to handle investigator concerns, to have courage to stand, to avoid gossip, to be careful in driving, etc. It is always inspirational feeling the spirit of young missionaries in a group. They are God’s Army, full of faith, obedience, and good works. We ate at The Captain’s Table on the water’s edge. We loved sharing the day with the sisters.

Sister Eneri and Sister Kora. First time in Savusavu.

Front two elders serve in Nakawakawa; Eating behind Captain's Table

When we got home, we took them to Brother Reo’s house where they would have dinner. We went home to rest for an hour, and then took the Elders to Brother Chetty’s. Their plan was teach Siwami her final review before she was interviewed for baptism. However, when we got there, Siwami and her mother were just leaving to go to a wedding reception. They were dressed in Hindi attire and looked beautiful. They left, and we stayed and visited with Brother Chetty for a while. Of course, his shared his delicious ice boxes (popsicles) with us. He invited us to come back Friday at noon for lunch and for Siwami’s baptismal interview.

We went the next day at noon where Siwami passed her final interview for baptism. She will be baptized Easter Sunday after church. Such a little sweetheart! We are excited for her and her family. They treated us with ice boxes, and after the interview they served us a delicious meal. Sister Chetty is an excellent cook. They waited for us to serve ourselves, and then they got their plates and ate with us. We loved the food, and it is always fun to be there with them. Brother Chetty was born in 1970, so young, and yet he reminds me of my father. He is one of the best farmers around, intelligent, and talks easily on any subject. I enjoy being with him and his family. He was very sad that his son could not fly up from Suva to be here for Siwami’s baptism. During the night, I thought of an idea. As a result, we got permission today from President St. John to set up a Skype session so he can be part of the baptism, as our children had done for us to be there for Dima and Andrea. We are praying the technology will cooperate. It is our gift to the family.

Take care everyone!

Love you!