Waitakere Park

During the week of September 18th - 22nd, the Area Office did service around Auckland.  We were to choose one day of the week with a certain location.  We served on September 19th at the Salvation Army in Glenfield.  We went with another senior couple, Elder & Sister Bills, and Alan from the Office.  We were asked to clean out 2 sheds, sweep, spray, and then reorganize the food pallets.  The Salvation Army were making preparations for more food donations to come in for the holidays.

On Saturday we went out exploring for the very first time.  Elder & Sister Andersen invited us to go out to Piha to Waitakere Rangers Regional Park. We had a wonderful experience.  It was so beautiful and we had a great time with the Andersen's.  We are so appreciative of them and their invitation to join them!

Holbrook's and Andersen's

Inside the visitors center there was an art display.  The art was intricately and delicately cut from paper in silhouettes.  Then lights were place behind the artwork to accentuate the details.

We hiked to "Kitekite" Falls.  They were so beautiful

We saw some beautiful trees and flowers on our hike.

We then went to a beach called "Lion's Head." It is shaped like a lion.  

The beach also has black sand.

We enjoyed a delightful pizza for lunch in Piha!

Meeting New Friends

Last week we had the opportunity of meeting and training new TVET missionaries.  They are missionaries who work with the Technology and Vocational Education at the high schools.

Dennis and Linda Heiner are from Paul, Idaho.  They are so delightful and fun.  They will be serving at Liahona High School in Tonga.  We are so excited for them!

We visited MIT: Manukau Institute of Technology on a field trip.  In front of the building was this beautiful, bright red plant. The picture does not do the red in the plant justice.

We went for our first haircut.  Che did a really wonderful job on Bryce.  I was hesitant the first time around.  After seeing how good she is, no problems! Color and cut here we come!

We were so curious to see a Seminary & Institute folder on the counter with the name "Karlin" on it. We asked the secretary about "Karlin" because of our sweet granddaughter Karlin. 

We had never seen anyone with this same spelling.

It turns out Karlin is an S & I coordinator in one of the outside areas. 

He was coming in to pick up items on another day. (pronounced "Karln")

Next week we are off to Fiji for the week.  

We will be visiting and training the "Mendenhall's" the new ITEP couple.