Sisters Matakaiongo and Fa'aui sweep the grounds. Unoloto Vea
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| Leon Mafileo |
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| Uatesoni Kalonihea Ccrefully reaching to paint the trim |
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| Uatesoni Kalonihea and Timote Kalonihea |
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| Many hands lighten the load |
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| Sitting on the job |
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Handover luncheon. Tongan food cooked by the Methodist ladies.
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| Methodist minister, Stake President Ian Tu'ihalangignie, Brother Helu, Elder and Sister Thomson |
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The Project
North Stake approached us to help them with a service project. This little Methodist school in Maamaloa needed repair work. The principal and the church accepted the help from Nuko'alofa North Stake and LDS Charities. The school needed a leaky roof repaired, gutters, bathroom fixed, eavestrough from the water tank to the building for rain water catchment, and a new paint job. North Stake purchased the paint and provided the manpower. LDS Charities provided the supplies for the roof repair, gutter, and blue coloring for the paint. The missionaries in the zone also came to provide service. The PTA will fix the bathroom and they also provided food for the turnover luncheon.
I loved this project! We interacted with principal, minister, members of the Methodist church, as well as the members of North Stake and missionaries in the zone. What fun we had in providing this service. I asked the principal if he was happy; his reply was "VERY happy."
At the turnover luncheon we talked about God's love for all his children. We help all the people who need our help. I love this calling. I feel like I am the Lord's hands doing what He would do if He were here.
Luke 10:25-37 The Good Samaritan
Who was the neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the thief?
And the Savior said "Go and do likewise."
Matthew 22:39 Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself?
WHO IS THY NEIGHBOR?
What a wonderful blog site! Such well-composed pictures. I congratulate you on labeling all of them, and including so many names. This information will be a great Church History record in the future. Keep up the good work. Brook & Kathleen Harker
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...that was an amazing turnout to help in this service project. Not only does it help the school but the stake will be stronger for the service. It is the kind of humanitarian project that not only helps those in need but builds great relationships.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your work, adventure with us. Beautiful pictures and wonderful explainations. You seem very busy and I hope you have some time to enjoy the environment as well. Miss you.
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