Elder and Sister Atkins have replaced us in the mission office. Brother Baidoo is a stake president and former stake presidency counselor, high councilor, stake mission presidency counselor, elders quorum president, ward mission leader, ward Sunday School presidency counselor, ward Young Men presidency counselor and missionary in the Nigeria Port Harcourt Mission. And speaking with people- getting out of my comfort zone. The public meetings of his ministry began Friday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. with the New Zealand Hamilton Mission. Never saw snow in Hamilton though. Oceania Church Statistics. Hamilton's central precinct is easy to walk and packed with cafes, restaurants, a casino and bars where you can wine, dine and dance the night away. It was hard at first, but you learn to love biking, walking, and sometimes running in extreme weather conditions! The choices you make determine who you are, so doing the right thing is always good, Anau Poulava said. There I am, sitting in the chapel with stubble and bed head, and it just so happens that the Mission Presidents wife gave a 20 minute training on proper hygiene and missionary attire. The zone leaders gave tips that they had found useful. Sister Whitaker is a former ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women president, branch Primary president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Young Women presidency counselor, seminary teacher, Primary music leader, Relief Society pianist and service mission leader. (Maria), In terms of scenery, its absolutely one of a kind. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho, to Donald H Kendall and Patsy Leone Kendall. New Zealand Permanent Mission & Consulate-General I learned how to love reading the scriptures, especially the Book of Mormon. Heres a recent address for the HamiltonMission. I absolutely love my new calling, he said. Make the plan of happiness your plan, she said. (Joshua), Sooo beautiful!!! The shirts make great gifts for pre-missionaries, returned missionaries and missionaries currently serving. It is so named because of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' temple that has stood on a hill overlooking the community since 1958. A company director, he was born in Perth, Australia, to Donald Wilfred and Margaret Amy Cummings. New Zealand Wellington Mission. Brother Zanni is a stake president and former stake presidency counselor, stake mission president, high councilor, bishop, branch president, and missionary in the Argentina Salta Mission. Food, clothing, money. President Forrest W. Worthen, called as second counselor in the mission presidency, previously served for 10 years as stake president of the Tauranga Stake. Gardeners work to prepare the ground for General Conference. She was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to Nephi Jensen Richards and Vera Gwen Richards. Im getting baptized.(Star), To let the sprint to help you and the people the you teach (Timoteo), Towards the beginning of my mission in a district meeting we discussed the importance of helping our investigators gain a testimony of the Book of Mormon. (Joshua), Realized how important companionship unity is in this great work. Hamilton Welcomes New Mission Leaders - The Church of Jesus Christ of We are more there now, and we want to go back again to our Fathers presence, he said. (Dan), Experiencing multiple earthquakes in the south of the north island! Funny enough, each time we would sit down with them in their home and try to smash the commitments into them, it just never seemed like the right thing to do. http://preparetoserve.com/NEW-ZEALAND Arriving to the New Zealand Hamilton Mission (LDS). (Rachel), Just beautiful is the summer & lots (and lots) of rain in the winter. PDF NEW ZEALAND LOCAL PAGES - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints After we left she told us that she read and read and her husband had to remind her that she needed to sleep so that she would put the book down. The gospel gave more than the circumstances took away, said Debbie Brunton, whose parents were called as labor missionaries in 1954 and worked on the school and temple projects for four years. I would have prepared more. Ignatius Baidoo, 53, and Adelaide Baidoo, three children, Mamponse 1st Ward, Accra Ghana Laterbiokorshie Stake: Nigeria Benin City Mission, succeeding President Declan O. Madu and Sister Stella Ihunna Madu. Hamilton is well connected to the rest of New Zealand by road, located on State Highway 1 and within a 1h40min drive from Auckland, Rotorua and Tauranga. New Zealand Hamilton Mission Pres. The original Ng Hmene Hunga Tapu hymnal was published in 1928 by A. Reed Halverson, an American Latter-day Saint missionary who served as a mission president in New Zealand in the 1920's and again in the 1940's. "As a church we support our Mori members and others who love sacred music and the Mori language," Elder Haleck said. Not only is there plenty to see and do in the city of Hamilton, it is the perfect base for exploring the wider Waikato region. Lyrakai Heperi laughs while listening to Sister Harriet Uchtdorfs talk, delivered via video, during a youth devotional in the David O. McKay Stake and Cultural Events Center in Hamilton, New Zealand, on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. So we had Christmas mission conference down in Hamilton where we had it last year, but this year they had build onto the camp ground. Hamilton 3240 Its absolutely incredible!! The city of Hamilton is nestled on the banks of the mighty Waikato River and is known for its award-winning Hamilton Gardens, gourmet eateries and colourful street art. I feel like you could never have enough and its perfect for New Zealands weather. What does Elder K. Brett Nattress, a General Authority Seventy who is Pacific Area president, hope Latter-day Saints will learn from Elder Uchtdorfs ministering? She was currently inactive, we figured out her deceased husband was companions with my uncle when he served his mission. (Meghan), Roasted kumera is incredible. Sister Hugues is a stake Relief Society presidency counselor and former stake history specialist, ward Primary president, ward Young Women presidency counselor, ward Primary presidency counselor, Young Women adviser, and Primary teacher. So when we started teaching people about Him, it was easy for him to understand! If you dont like the rain now, youll learn to love it by the end of your mission. Thats what weve started to do now, and our grandchildren are starting to talk about what their great-grandparents sacrificed and how blessed they were and how they feel part of that.. Shirt designs include New Zealand HamiltonMission logo/emblem shirts and Called to Serve shirts. (Kymber), Forget yourself and go to work. I was with a brand new missionary and we were so excited to try their tips. And it can stay out all day. We had an appointment with a lady we had met with for a few minutes before but this would be our first lesson. She was born in American Fork, Utah, to Blaine George Thomas and Margaret Carolyn Lott Thomas. As we started to pull at the weeds we found our hands couldnt pull them out. If youre a Sister be sure to get yourself a nice & high pair of rain boots you can tract in. Kumara!!! Make sure these things are not lost, so your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren can cherish them and build on the past, he told attendees, adding sharing personal and family histories with descendants helps so they know it isnt easy to go through life, but that it is worth it.. Sister Chavez is a ward Primary presidency counselor and former ward Primary presidency counselor, Relief Society visiting teaching district supervisor, nursery leader, temple and family history consultant, Sunday School teacher, seminary teacher and missionary in the Guatemala Central Mission. (Kymber), One time my companion Sister Amituanai and I had planned to visit a less active family in our area, so we rode our bikes over to their house! I made great friends that I will have for eternity. Read the Book of Mormon every single day. ITS THE BEST MISSION IN THE WORLD. Hamilton New Zealand Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org (Rachel), Visitors Center in Hamilton, Mountfort Manurewa, Taupo, andMorrinsville. Their big struggle was coming to church. Takaputai Mete Walker, 88, listens to Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, during a pioneer luncheon in Kai Hall at Temple View in Hamilton, New Zealand, on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. In between came messages from the area presidency Elder Nattress and his counselors, Elder Peter F. Meurs and Elder Taniela B. Wakolo and the mission leaders, President Jeffery M. Nikoia and Sister Fiona K. Nikoia, before the meeting was given to Elder Uchtdorf. The new mission was organized on 1 July 2013 and covers the central part of New Zealands North Island. I learned that real happiness can only come from serving and loving others. She was born in Provo, Utah, to Robert Stevens Smoot and Gaylia Ann Smoot. New Mission Leaders Begin Service in South Pacific Gregory K. Stapley, 62, and Deborah E. Stapley, six children, Capistrano Ward, San Clemente California Stake: Mxico Quertaro Mission, succeeding President No Domnguez Gonzlez and Sister Corina Campos de Domnguez. We slowly backed away & made it home safely. How to plan your week. (Meghan), Rowendale, Welcome Bay, Hamilton, Rotorua, Pukekohe, Coromandel/Whitianga. I love them so much! When it gets cold it pierces you, but you really only need a jacket. Jeffrey Donald Cummings, 60, and his wife Evelyn Margaret Hooper Cummings succeed President Charles A. Rudd and Sister Annette Rudd in the New Zealand Hamilton Mission. There is also the Te Huia train linking Auckland and Hamilton. He was born in Mesa, Arizona, to Warren Horace Jarvis and Betty Ann Jarvis. Rulon F. Stacey, 61, and Linda Stacey, four children, Lone Tree Ward, Castle Rock Colorado Stake: Canada Toronto Mission, succeeding President Clint W. Ensign and Sister Cindy Ensign. I believe it was not only our prayers that saved us that night but also the prayers of loved ones at home who were praying for us. {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script','https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js');fbq('init','966613626711939');fbq('track','PageView'); New Plymouth, Hamilton, Tauranga, Te Awamutu, Manurewa. Arriving to the New Zealand Hamilton Mission - YouTube But most of all I felt love and compassion and empathy for him, and it seemed like right there and then I wanted to do everything humanly possible to help him. (Star), My companion had panic attacks randomly and she woke up one night screaming, I heard a noise! So I went to check what the noise was and our back door was wide open and the refrigerator was open and lights were turned on. The new mission was organized on 1 July 2013 and covers the central part of New Zealand's North Island. By LDS Living September 01, 2016 10:30 PM MDT A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of New Zealand's North Shore, triggering low-level tsunami activity. Missionaries Safe After Major Earthquake in New Zealand It started with a mission photo on the steps of the renovated temple, followed by one-by-one handshakes with Elder Uchtdorf and the missionaries after the latter walked from the temple grounds to the nearby David O. McKay Stake and Cultural Events Center. Some of us spent many years help-ing and supporting young people as they prepared for missionary service now it's our turn! We asked for a small shovel, and when it didnt work we asked for a large one, but when the large shovel didnt work Hone brought us an ax! Jacob is a returned missionary of the New Zealand Hamilton Mission (LDS). The main quake was followed by a series of aftershocks, one measuring up to a 6.2. She was born in Maturin, Venezuela, to Miguel Ortiz and Maria Galindo. (Star), Butter chicken, chop suey, boil up, hangi, kumara. *Click here to take a survey to help pre-missionaries going to your mission. Home Slideshow Map Missionaries Calendar Pictures. Sister Amituanai was extremely afraid of dogs, as a side, but very important note. (Maria), Also too many to mention. As he explained his situation, I felt first of all guilty for judging him so harshly. What the Hamilton New Zealand Temple means to the labor missionaries who helped build it in the 1950s Four Hamilton area members talk about experiences and perspectives from their time as labor missionaries By Scott TaylorOct 14, 2022 12:51 p.m. EDT Workers build the front steps of the New Zealand Temple in 1957. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. You wont regret it. She was born in Caucete, Argentina, to Argentino Viviano Sosa and Elsa Nacira Sosa. Youll want to be warm when its cold, but youll want to be cool when its warm. Top 10 things to do in Hamilton and Waikato. People in her family have tried to get her to change her mind about being a member of the church but her testimony has stayed strong. (: (Rachel), There was a man named Hone that we would often go do service for. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our website, to analyze our website traffic, and to understand where our visitors are coming from. We had an investigator who wasnt going to get baptized until he knew that Thomas S. Monson was a true prophet of God. She was born in Cape Coast, Ghana, to Francis Spio Ashun and Rebecca Sono. Brother Stapley is a stake president and former high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, Gospel Doctrine teacher and missionary in the Spain Seville Mission. I had just come to the conclusion that I was going to die when the phone rang- it was the sisters serving in the ward next to ours the sister said, I havent been able to sleep and I felt prompted to call you, is everything okay? All I could do was cry to her and tell her how scared I was, she told me to call the zone leaders again. Click here. Sister Stacey is a Relief Society teacher and former stake Young Women president, stake Young Women camp director, branch Relief Society president, ward Young Women president, choir accompanist, ward Primary music coordinator, and church service missionary. Serving During: Group by Ward: Close Generate. New Zealand Hamilton Mission Jeffrey D. Erekson, 56, and Tina Erekson, six children, Mason Creek Ward, Meridian Idaho Victory Stake: New Zealand Hamilton Mission, succeeding President Jeffrey D. Cummings and Sister Evelyn M. Cummings. Former Stake Presidents Serve in Hamilton Mission Presidency She prayed and gained a testimony of the Book of Mormon that night and has never doubted it since then. (Meghan), Too many to mention. I came back in the room and she saw my scared face and she passed out. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shakes hands with attendees after a youth and young single adult devotional in the David O. McKay Stake and Cultural Events Center in Hamilton, New Zealand, on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Daniel Texeira, 44, and Carolina Texeira, three children, Herrera Ward, Fernando de la Mora Paraguay Stake: Brazil Santos Mission, succeeding President Paul M. Harman and Sister Susan Brinton Harman. (Brittney), Let the Lord change you every day. (Brittney), I wish I would have known how to love people. New Zealand Hamilton Mission How to serve people. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and former labor missionaries and longtime Church members pose for a photo during a pioneer luncheon in Kai Hall at Temple View in Hamilton, New Zealand, on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Young single adult siblings Anau Poulava, 18, and Zarya Poulava, 23, said Elder Uchtdorfs application of the quote from the Harry Potter books and movies It is our choicesthatshowwhowe trulyarefar more thanourabilities was meaningful to them. (Dan), There were more sheep than people. One that comes to mind happened at a Zone Conference. Public Open House: 26 August-17 September 2022 Rededication: 16 October 2022 by Dieter F. Uchtdorf Site: 35 acres | 14.2 hectares Exterior Finish: Reinforced concrete block manufactured at site; white painted structural steel Architectural Features: Single attached end spire Ordinance Rooms: Brother Whitaker is a former stake president, high councilor, bishop, branch president, ward mission leader, ward Young Men president, Scoutmaster, seminary teacher, service mission leader and missionary in the Brazil Recife Mission. Church Publishes 1928 Mori Hymnal Online - The Church of Jesus Christ The following new mission presidents and companions have been called to serve by the First Presidency. So many that theyre now my whanau (Family)! Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Financial lessons on how to manage money and an increased testimony of the gospel. New Zealand Permanent Mission & Consulate-General (Rachel), I love them deeply. Just get a high quality raincoat. Former labor missionary Waitohi Elkington chats with Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Quorum of the Twelve Apostles during a luncheon in Kai Hall at Temple View in Hamilton, New Zealand, on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set and explore the lush pastures of the Shire. Also, get cute, colored tights. (Maria), Its either warm and humid, or cold and rainy. *Click here to browse Hamilton Mission gifts. Brother Wilson is a former stake president, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, ward mission leader, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Philippines Manila Mission. Ankle boots over there are super cheap and durable if you dont want to take a lot of shoes. So, were knocking on a door that we assumed was the front door (New Zealand houses have a billion doors to choose from) and I saw this large animal bowl. Rainy. Winter was very cold, like, cold to the bone with wet winters. Friendships among Mori and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over the last 150 years were remembered and strengthened recently when a Latter-day Saint delegation led by Charles Rudd, President of the New Zealand Hamilton Mission, attended His Majesty King Tuheitia Paki's Coronation service. a service mission, serving full-time in the New Zealand Hamilton Mission office while still living at home. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. It was one probably the first time in my entire mission where I truly felt Christ like love for someone. She was still crying as we left her with a challenge to pray. Missionaries teach the gospel of Jesus Christ and provide community service in the areas where they live. Here are New Zealand HamiltonMission Groups- for LDS missionary moms, returned missionaries, mission presidents and other alumni ofthe HamiltonMission. No matter what we did or what we said, they just couldnt seem to make the commitment to come to church on Sundays. After that I would always carry a umbrella for defense if a dog came at me. We thought they were just being lazy. Id also recommend bringing a small hymn book I found many people who loved to sing and/or be sung to. And he underscored the third verb in the missionary phrase love, share and invite., Dont judge others, he cautioned, always invite.. They will begin their service in July. (Maria), Stratford, Kawerau, Pukekohe, and Ngaruawahia. (Joshua), The islanders are absolutely amazing!! I, too, not knowing what to expect ran to hide behind the car parked in the driveway. They can make the funniest experiences, but then turn right around and become spiritual again. Hamilton, New Zealand: The Complete Travel Guide to Hamilton [2023] (Maria), One service I did was helping a less active member catch the chickens she had running around. New Zealand Members: 109920 Congregations: 215 Missions: 3 Family History Centers: 50. (Brittney), I gained my most prized possession a testimony of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, His church and the Book of Mormon. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. That is my biggest weaknesses loving those who have hurt me before., Korm McCarthy, 13, of Hamilton, said she was reminded of just knowing that the Lord is there for you and knowing Hes beside you.. (Star), Sunny. He acknowledged that 46 missionaries nearly half of the missions 95 elders and sisters are waiting for the Hamilton temple to open so they can do their own endowment work and make covenants, as well as other missionaries who are anxious to be in the temple with those they have ministered to in conversion or reactivation. About Discussion New Zealand Hamilton Mission Join group About this group The purpose of this Facebook page is to uplift, edify, and encourage one another. I learned how to apply the basic principles of the gospel more in my life. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Zealand This list includes the missionarys name, URL and when their blog was updated. New Zealand for the most part is a very safe place to serve. He was born in Watford, England, to George Holford Sturt and Louise Angela Sturt. Sister Baidoo is a seminary teacher and former stake Primary presidency counselor, stake missionary, ward Young Women president, ward Primary president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, institute teacher, stake music director and missionary in the Ghana Accra Mission. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, speaks during a missionary devotional in the David O. McKay Stake and Cultural Events Center at Hamilton, New Zealand, on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. *Send your missionary a gift (mission-specific shirts, ties, Christmas stockings/ornaments, pillowcases, etc.). (Dan), Boil up, Fry bread, Coconut buns, Luau. PROVO, Utah - Freshman goalkeeper Savanna Empey has been called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the New Zealand Hamilton Mission. Jeffrey and Evelyn Cummings to Lead LDS New Zealand Hamilton Mission (Kymber), The people are amazing! (Kristy), My testimony increased dramatically. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) established its first New Zealand branch in 1855. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, waves goodbye to missionaries after a devotional in the David O. McKay Stake and Cultural Events Center in Hamilton, New Zealand, on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. Here are LDS-friendly educational videos about NewZealand. (Kymber), I have received so many countless blessings. I could give you all a big hug even by digital means, she said. Switzerland, Postal address Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, holds a For the Strength of Youth guide booklet while speaking during a missionary devotional in the David O. McKay Stake and Cultural Events Center at Hamilton, New Zealand, on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. PO Box 334 PO Box 9542 Waikato Mail Center Hamilton 3240 New Zealand Mission President. Two former stake presidents from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were recently named as counselors to serve with President Charles Rudd in the New Zealand Hamilton Mission. Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. I learned how important it is not to waste time. I felt the Spirit guiding me as I told her how her Heavenly Father missed hearing from her and how He desperately wanted her to talk to Him that night. 1 hour 45 mins from Christchurch The city of Hamilton is nestled on the banks of the mighty Waikato River and is known for its award-winning Hamilton Gardens, gourmet eateries and colourful street art. David Sturt, 57, and Stacie Sturt, four children, Cottonwood 13th Ward, Salt Lake Cottonwood Stake: Kenya Nairobi Mission, succeeding President Khumbulani Mdletshe and Sister Futhi Mdletshe.

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