April 9--15. 2017

April 9--15. 2017

Said goodbye to Dave and Candace and Griffin and Trent.  There was a huge downpour on the 11th as we were getting ready for our departing missionaries to leave for home.     Traveled to Manado on the 15th for Sister Ratunuman reunion.

 Departing Sister Stringham, Elder Cravens, Elder Marianus.  Also Jakarta Stake President Djarot.

 President loves to take the missionaries to his favorite warung "restaurant" Coni's.

 We took Sister Ratunaman and her companion, Sister Hyde, to Manado.  Sister Ratunuman's parents were born in Indonesia but left for the USA a few years after they were married so their children could have a better life.  They left two daughters there in Manado with their grandparents.  Sister Ratunuman and her sister and brother were all born in the US, and had never met their sisters or grandparents.  They were able to stay in contact in recent years through Skype.  When Sister Ratunuman was called to Indonesia, she felt it was an answer to her prayers to some day be able to meet her family.  Even though Manado is not where Sister Ratunuman is serving, President felt inspired to have her visit her family for a few days.  Her grandfather was quite ill and died a few weeks after her visit.  It was incredible to be a part of this sweet reunion of this great family.  Her mom's side joined the church a few years ago when the Ratunuman's bishop's son in the US was called to Indonesia for his mission.  He served in Manado and brought the gospel to this family.  Miracles every where this weekend!