Another Side of Heaven

Serving with love in the Caribbean

July 13-19, 2025 Arrival, Caribbean Welcomes, Meeting, Teaching, Baptism

Arrival-Caribbean Welcomes-Meeting-Teaching and Baptism(!)

Our first week in the Virgin Islands!  Blessings overflowing :)

Therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that you serve Him with all your heart, might, mind, and strength, that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day.  Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God, ye are called to the work.  Doctrine and Covenants 4:2-3.

"Popo's" Baptism in the ocean1

The young missionaries are remarkable!  They have…

"Popo's" Baptism in the ocean2
With "Popo"3
With Beatriz4

We enjoyed visiting and meeting with many people…

With Patty5
With "Popo"6

We arrived on St Thomas in time to participate in…

With the young missionaries (and our luggage) upon arrival on St Thomas7

We arrived in St Thomas to a youth steel drum…

With our Mission Leaders, President and Sister Horstmeier, in the San Juan PR airport8

After departing SLC, we were repeatedly delayed…

Kristi with Natalie Sorenson9

Kristi with Natalie Sorenson, our Branch…

 

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