So remember that I was saying we were having a Hawaiian luau? Yeah, that happened. So this past week was actually dedicated almost solely to that. The first couple days we went around inviting as many people as we could. We literally we outside walking for a total of six hours on Tuesday, during the hottest part of the day.That was sure interesting. Don't worry, I drank lots. :)
Then we decorated decorated decorated, prepared prepared prepared. It took a lot of time, but if I'm not being prideful in doing so, I will say that us four missionaries puled off a pretty good party. of course we had members' help too, and got other missionaries involve to help. )
So here's what we had going on for the Luau. We started out with everyone gathered together and then two Elders performed the haka dance (from New Zealand, not Hawaii, but it still works) and then everyone played a little true/false game to get them excited about Hawaii. Then they split to go to different rooms, and could go wherever they wanted. Our original plan was a game room, lei-making room, family history room, and a mormon messages room. Also, there was someone taking pictures that could be printed right there. I was in the lei room, which was way fun. And interesting thing, the three boys from our English class that are usually super crazy and hyper sat in my room quietly and diligently making leis for the entire time. I was so amazed.
We were hoping that a miracle would happen with this meeting because we were dedicating so much time to preparing for it and if nothing came of it we all would have been super disappointed. But we never should have doubted; miracles did happen! We had quite a few less-actives there,and some of the young women brought their friends, so now they were able to see a little of church! Hopefully they will start coming regularly to activities that happen.
That was the week really. Oh, but I just heard that Shannon Murphy had a baby! Congratulations to her! Wow the time is rolling. I love you all!
Sister Segovia
Intriguing Fact:
The equivalent of "sweet dreams" in English in "dream of pigs" in Korean. Hehe I can't remember exactly why, but something to do with the pig being a symbol of prosperity. It's funny every time though.
Inspiring Scripture:
"His hands were made strong by the hand of the Mighty God." Genesis 49:24
Our hands are weak, but God can make them strong. Our minds are frail, but the Lord can lift us higher. If nothing else, that's something I've learned. I really am so incredibly insufficient without our Father in Heaven's help and Jesus Christ's Atonement. I know that they both live, and the only way we can truly stand tall is through Them.
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