"Elder Cook came to speak to the mission, and because Elder Johnson and I are as far south as you can go, we were to be the only two missionaries not attending. We didn't plan on going, but we received a phone call giving us the go ahead. Six hours up to Sydney; six hours back. However, in light of the passing of President Hinckley, Elder Cook had to return to Salt Lake. We were privileged to hear from Elder Hilbig. What a powerful speaker!
"After this transfer, Elder Johnson will have been in Merimbula seven and a half months. This is where he was trained. We were both surprised and delighted that he was not moving.
"I was the principle speaker in sacrament meeting last Sunday. Thirty minutes on charity. I have never been so humbled and excited over a topic before. It was a joy. The congregation seemed to enjoy the talk.
"This Sunday we taught Gospel Principles and Primary. What a... blessing.
"January 26 was Australia Day. Everybody spends the day with their families, so it was the perfect opportunity to do missionary work. The first baptism in Merimbula is about to occur on Monday, February 1st. We do not have a baptismal font -- the nearest one is Canberra -- so we are blessed to be able to hold the service at a beautiful location: Bournda Lagoon.
"Speaking with the other missionaries, Merimbula really is the coveted area. This puts the pressure on to make it the best area it can become.
"People will always remember who we are, not what we say."
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I served a mission in the Australia Sydney Mission in the early 90's. We were the first missionaries to be in Eden/Bega Area in years. We met in the old courthouse. Mark and Debbie Parker and the Smiths are the names I can remember still.
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