Nothing like good friends...

This is Deborah and Nathan Crisostomo. They are very good friends of ours. When we were here the first time, we were in the same congregation, and got along right away. Deborah is a single mom who makes us so proud. She works so hard to put Jehovah first and stay close to her son. And Nathan is really growing up. It is fun to be a part of. She is doing such a fantastic job. We will be heading to Palau with them next month, so you will probably see many more pictures with them. We love them so much.

District Convention

We had such a good time at the district convention this past weekend. All of our studies came as well. They loved the program. We took the family shopping and bought them their first ties. As you can see, the boys had taken theirs off by the end of the day. But they were so proud to dress up. Jason got to teach them how to tie their first ties. It was so much fun watching them meet all sorts of new people. And 20 were baptized.

In the lower picture, you see Jason, John (the Dad in the upper picture) and Ryan. Ryan showed up at the branch one day asking for a study. He is from American Somoa originally, but now lives in Washington and was here for work for a few months. He was studying for some months now and did not want to miss his studies while he was here. It has been such an awesome privilege to be part of his time here. He is gentle and kind. And you could tell he really enjoyed convention. It was fun too, because a lot of people that have moved here to help, moved from Washington, so he got to meet them too. What a small world.

Wedding Time

The whole Bethel family was invited to a wedding this past week. Here are a few photos of our friends that we get to work and play with every week. The top shot is of Phil and Susie Nutter. They were missionaries before being brought into the branch. You can be sure if you hear laughter, you will find them.

In the bottom picture is Jared and Marisa Fruciano from Boston. They are here as international servants. And to our right are Lacey and Travis Brooks. They are also bethelites. We have had so much fun with all these guys. From laughing at everyday crazy things to camping out on the beach.

Friends make the place.