Baptisms-Brinley

 

And...while baptisms are happening in the Australia Adelaide Mission a very special

baptism is happening in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Our granddaughter, Brinley Keller was

baptized on Nov. 5th by her Father, Michael. We are so proud of you Binley.  This is

the best decision you have made in your life so far.  We are so happy you have chosen to

follow Jesus and be baptized.  You bring us so much joy. We love you.

 

Brinley with her great grandparents, and my parents, Ellis and Carolyn Allred. 

 

We  missed the great Brinleys Book of Mormon Buffet!  But we have great pictures

to see how it all happened! Also, this is Brinley in the same baptism dress that her 

mother and a few of her cousins and her aunt were baptized in.  

 

A few of the items served on the Brinley Book of Mormon Buffet! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brinley with Uncle Craig  and Aunt Kimber.  And why did Brinley have a Book of

Mormon Buffet?  Because she finished reading every verse of the book of Mormon 

herself before she was baptized.  Congratulations  Brinley.   May the truths you

have read at an early age stay in your heart forever.  They are real and true.  We are

so proud of you.We are celebrating your baptism in Australia!!!  We love you. 

Darwin specialized Training

 

After a busy morning of training, these missionaries are ready for a delicous lunch.

Elder Angelo, Elder  Bennion, Elder Raiqisa, Elder Green, Elder Seeling and Elder

Nelson.

 

New Zone Leaders, Elder U-Fa who was transferred from Alice Springs and Elder Christy

who came with Elder Seeling, both from Mildura. 

 

Elder Farrer, Sister Toufa, Tammy, Sister Buckner, Elder Buckner, Sister Mongan and

Sister Farrer. 

 

This great Darwin Zone are working miracles for the Lord.  Seeking out those who are

looking for happiness and who want to follow the Savior.  They are looking for the 

lost sheep and bringing them back close to the Shepherd.  They are diligently serving

all of our Heavenly Fathers children who live in the Darwin area. All because they

 love the Lord and love His children. We are so thankful for each of you. 

 

A few fun happenings around the Darwin Zone!  Elder Nelson and Elder Bennion

serving in Katherine.

 

 

New missionaries arriving in Darwin this transfer. Elder Seeling Elder Christy, Elder

Bennion and Sister Mongan. Standin in front of "The Wave"!!!

 

Meet the Lee Lara family.

 

Preparing for his special day, Elder Buckner, Elder Raiqisa and Elder Seeling clean the

baptismal font.

 

Brothers in the Gospel.  Friends forever.  Congratulations to Brother Lee Lara who 

followed the example of JEsus Christ and was baptized a member of the Church of

Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The greatest blessing for him and for his family.

 

Two of the missionaries who prepared and taught him- Elder Raiqisa and Elder Seeling. 

We love you all.A very blessed and happy day. 

Senior Birthdays in Darwin

 

Celebrating birthdays in Darwin!  One of my favorite words-SISTER!!!  What would 

I do without my sisters?!?!?!  Happy Birthday Sister Farrer.  We celebrate your life

of service, love and ministering to the one.  You are at the top of my list of heroes. 

Happy Birthday Elder Buckner!  So very grateful you are here serving in this Australia

Adelaide Mission.  Your influence for good has already blessed many and we rejoice in your

service this day.  Happy Birthday-we love you.

 

Elder McMurrays final trip to the Northern Territory before he returns home.  This

kind gentleman jumped in our photo at the airport as we headed to Darwin!

 

So grateful for these hard working assistants.  They are trust worthy, they are diligent,

they are talented, they are obedient and they are fun!  Its always more fun when they

travel with us.  Thank  you Elder McMurray and Elder Wilkins for all you do to bless all

 of us. We love you. 

 

 

Arriving at the Darwin Airport, Elder Christy and Eld Angelo are waiting to help us.  

We are so excited to be here in Darwin  with these fabulous missionaries. 

 

Alice Springs Tour and birthdays

 

Continuing on our tour, we next went to the Reptile Center.  Not my favorite place

but the missionaries enjoyed it. 

 

Besides snakes, these were the kinds of things we saw. What is this thing??

 

 

Last stop of the tour was Anzac Hill honoring those who havefought   for this great

country. 

  

Ended the day with dinner.  Such a blessing to serve in Alice Springs.  There is so much

amazing history here.  These missionaries love the people here.  There only purpose is to

invite all to come unto Christ.  they serve, they work, they teach and they love. We are

so blessed to spend a wonderful day with them. We love each of you. 

 

Early the next morning we met at the church for Specialized Training.  Here the 

assistants, Elder  Wilkins and Elder McMurray, joined us for training  and to spend some

time with these great missionaries.  

 

Elder Baker and Elder Komaisavai-Bush Elders in front of their Ute!  

 

After a sad lunch-we miss Elder and Sister Tennis:(  we celebrated Elder Tigafuas

birthday!!  Love this new missionary!!  In a very short time he has proven to be

a hard working, consecrated, missionary.  Happy Birthday Elder!!! We love you.

 

Elder Tigafua with his companions and the Zone Leaders of the Alice Springs Zone, 

Elder Corotan and Elder Hartman. They are happy to share his birthday cake:)  

 

After a great day with the best missionaries ever, we returned to our hotel and were

greeted by this beautiful peacock  who roams the grounds. Amazing!!! this is the

perfect place to see many of God's amazing creatures.  What a beautiful world.

Alice Springs

 

We arrived in Alice Springs and had arranged to spend ahalf a day with these great 

missionaries seeing the sights of Alice!  We boarded the bus and began our "Tour

of Alice!"  Making sure we had plenty of water as it was a hot day, our first stop

was The School of the Air!Elder Tigafua, Elder Corotan, Sister Matthes, Sister 

Garrote, Elder Hartman, President Parker, Elder Hammond, Elder Komaisavai,

Elder Baker and Elder Langi. 

 

 

 

This great operation has been blessing the people in the outback for 65 years.  Taking school

to children over the radio and now over skype.  This is a fantastic program.

 

Next stop-the Telegraph Station.  Listening to instructions.

 

 

Sister Matthes and Sister Garrote checking out the telegraph system.

 

 

Next stop- Royal Flying doctors.  Notice who the pilot of this plane is:)

 

A new missionary look!  When hats were approved by the missionary department,

I'm not sure this is what they meant???