Golden Arrivals August 2017

As the golden sunrise swept over the east coast of Australia, a airplane arrived with a group of spiritual, amazing, spiritually amazing missionaries from the MTC. We are super glad to have them here to help us further the Lord's work here in the ABM! Welcome goldens! Excited to have you here to serve with us. Now go forth and do good!

Sister Hargadon, trained by Sister Tuala

Sister Mitsuyama, trained by Sister Costa

Elder Walburger, trained by Elder Meyer

Elder Prows, trained by Elder Ha

Elder He, trained by Elder Bean

Elder Bast, trained by Elder Wang

Elder Weed, trained by Elder Caindoy

Elder Saban, trained by Elder Bulusui

Elder Nordfelt, trained by Elders Peacock and Clawson

Departing Missionaries August 2017

In August we said good bye to a great group of missionaries. We enjoyed dinner together at the mission home and they gave us departing advice to hear. We wish these sons and daughters of God all the best!

Pictured: Sister Vichittavong, Elder Demke, Elder Adams, Elder Young, Elder Lambert, Elder Sun Chen, Elder Henson, Elder Jackson, Sister Sutawan, and Elder & Sister Bean.

Golden Arrivals/Golden Orientation July 2017

Welcome to the ABM:

Elder Bean (trained by Elder Sun Chen), Elder Top (trained by Elder Santander), Elder Cowcill (trained by Elder Afable), Elder Misa (trained by Elder Hunter), Elder Peng (trained by Elder Lambert), Elder Miller (trained by Elder Wang), Elder Elms (trained by Elder Hansen), Sister Ash (trained by Sister Putnam), Sister Curran (trained by Sister Torres), Sister Olney (trained by Sister Ding), Sister Kaumaititoya (trained by Sister Sawatdeenaruemol), Sister Roberts (trained by Sister Shakin)

Departing Missionaries May/June/July 2017

In July we bid farewell to some of our favorite missionaries. They will be missed in the ABM. Fortunately they gave us some valuable departing statements before they left. All the best, Elder and Sisters! Leaving this transfer: Elder Bodeeletkasaem, Sister Bowen, Sister Campbell,  Elder Chan, Elder Christensen, Sister Custan, Elder Dunn, Elder Dunlop, Sister Evans, Elder Fankhauser, Sister Fakatava, Sister Galang, Sister Gao, Elder Hartvig-Hansen, Elder Hoggan, Elder Keliiliki, Elder Li, Elder Liao, Sister Malau, Elder Matu, Elder Moncur, Elder Mthabela, Elder Potter, Elder Smith, Sister Snow, Elder Song, Elder Steel, Elder Wihongi, Sister Vaoga, and Elder ZoBell.

July Zone Conferences with Special Guest

This month we had fantastic zone conferences with Elder and Sister Graham, the Area Mental Health Advisors. We had a blast!

 Brisbane, Brisbane North, Cleveland, and Sunshine Coast Zones

Chinese, Eight Mile Plains, Coomera, and Gold Coast Zones

Ipswich, Ipswich West, Centenary, and Logan Zones

Golden Orientation June 2017

MISSION TOUR APRIL 2017

Gifford S. Nielsen, from the Pacific Area Presidency visited the Australia Brisbane Mission at the beginning of April. All the zones in the ABM were able to participate in the combined zone conferences that were held, including the missionaries up north. Thank you to all that helped and participated in this revelatory experience!

Congratulations to everyone who passed the Michigan Test!
(Congratulations to the others that aren't pictured as well)

Golden Arrivals May 2017

Welcome to the ABM:

Sister Wright (temporary missionary trained by Sister Sawatdeenaruemol), Sister Watene (trained by Sister Shakin), Sister Uili (trained by Sister Sykes), Sister Ioane (trained by Sister Calayag), Elder Haiane (trained by Elder Pierce), and Elder Warlaumont (trained by Elder Caindoy)

 

MUD YAKKA

On the 15th of April, 40 missionaries from the Eight Mile Plains, Logan, Coomera, and Chinese Zones assisted in a massive clean up project at the Logan River Tree Farm in Beenleigh. As a part of this grand effort the missionaries got stuck into it, armed not with their Book of Mormon, but a few shovels.

The original request came from the Logan City Council to the Eight Mile Plains stake after surrounding areas were flooded due to heavy rainfall.

Through Facebook and the church's Mormon Helping-Hands Project, hundreds flooded in to assist in the clean up to save the business from going under. Over the course of an estimated four hours, 300 wheelbarrow loads of mud were wheeled to a bigger pile for disposal. Areas were cleared out much faster due to the enormity of help that came from the surrounding community.      

                                

Zone Conferences May 2017

 Chinese, Eight Mile Plains, Coomera, and Gold Coast Zones

Brisbane, Brisbane North, Sunshine Coast, and Cleveland Zones

Ipswich, Ipswich West, Centenary, and Logan Zones

Golden Orientation/New Missionaries April 2017

In April we got to welcome the following missionaries (clockwise from the left): Sister Tuala, Elder Tenney, Elder Bundy, Elder Martin, Elder Olsen, Elder Ahn, and Sister Broome.

The Golden Orientation video also includes Elder Cahoon, Elder Bullock, and Elder Waqa, who started their missionaries up north and couldn't make it to Golden Orientation until they came south.

Golden Orientation March 2017

February Rewind

Golden Orientation February 2017

Departing Missionaries March and April 2017

Sad to see some of the finest missionaries in the Australia Brisbane Mission leave this month. They have served diligently and reaped the blessings of seeing people come unto Christ. Here's a video of these missionaries' departing advice and a picture of those who went home mid transfer. The following missionaries departed for home this transfer: Elder Lomutad, Elder Putong, Elder Hausia, Sister Tupuailei, Elder Ballasteros, Elder Butterfield, Elder Acdal, Elder Acevedo-Crespo, Elder Apable, the Berrett couple, Sister Ezekielu, Elder Jimmy-Avock, Elder De Young, Elder Kallas, Elder Mead, Elder Tikoimatuku, and Sister Tuatonga.

Zone Conferences

Zone Conferences!

"Behold, thus saith the Lord unto you my servants, it is expedient in me that the elders of my church should be called together, from the east and from the west, and from the north and from the south, by letter or some other way. And it shall come to pass, that inasmuch as they are faithful, and exercise faith in me, I will pour out my Spirit upon them in the day that they assemble themselves together." D&C 44:1-2

We have felt the spirit of the Lord abundantly!  It has been poured out as the Lord promises to all those who would gather in His name.  These Zone Conferences were themed with the Doctrines of Obedience, Agency (with the new schedule), setting baptismal dates, and obtaining spiritual power.  As disciples of Christ use their Agency in obedience to the laws and commandments of  God, they will see greater spiritual power to influence others for good.  The power to help others come to know God.  Zone Leaders were asked to be heavily involved to train their missionaries on being agents unto themselves.  This because of the new missionary schedule which is less structured leaving flexibility for the missionaries to tailor their schedule according to the needs of their areas.  

Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Brisbane North

Ipswich, Ipswich West, Centenary

Logan, Eight Mile Plains

Missionary Leadership Council

Missionary Leadership Council

     These great Elders and Sisters came together in council, to receive revelation on how they can strengthen the zones in which they serve.  A three hour meeting was conducted, consisting of zone accountability, council of the councils, and a few trainings from the Assistants and President McSwain.  We know by their concerns and discussion, that they love and care for the missionaries they serve around.  They are happiest when they are doing the will of God.  The Lord has strengthened all of us beyond our own capacity.  We continue to push toward our goals for 2017!

GOLDEN INTAKE: March 2017

WELCOME GOLDENS!

Sister Ezekiela trained by Sister Tuatonga

Sister Wati-Cooper trained by Sister Malau

Elder Brimley trained by Elder Aspacio

Elder Choi trained by Elder Clawson

Elder Evans trained by Elder Ray

Elder Lal going up to Innisfail to be trained by Elder Campbell (not in photo)

We can already tell their love for the gospel and their excitement to get out there and go after the work!  The Lord will bless these faithful servants and all those who labour in his name.