Elder and Sister F. Michael Watson Tour Wellington New Zealand Mission

Palmerston North Zone Conference with Elder and Sister Watson. Elder F Michael Watson, one of our General Authorities, member of the First Quorum of the Seventy and the Pacific Area Presidency toured throughout most of our mission.

These wonderful sisters provided an awesome meal for all the missionaries.

Elder Hussein, Elder Florian and Elder Christensen enjoying the meal.

Hawke's Bay Zone Conference.

Elder Windhausen shares his musical talents

All of these good sisters were working all day to feed the missionaries. We appreciate them all

Hutt Valley Zone.

Wellington Zone

Couples and Sisters serving in Wellington and Hutt Zones with Elder and Sister Watson and President and Sister Kezerian.

Elder Niutua, Elder Fifita, Elder Teaupa, Elder Lu, Elder Palupe, Elder Hori, Elder Rowell, and Elder Purcell.

Elder Kim, Sister Taabua, Sister Bwebwetara, Sister Melota, Sister Fafai, Elder Haiane, Elder Flakemore, and Elder Barnes

Elder Bonnefoy-Jenkinson, Elder Lammi, Elder Finlinson, Sister Pulu, Elder Ditchburn, Sister Ditchburn, Sister McVey, Elder McVey.

More great support from the wards for the missionaries.

Looking out at the bay from the Hutt Valley.

In each Zone Elder and Sister Watson took all of the Senior Couples and Senior Missionaries out to dinner.

Nelson Zone Conference.

Many missionaries had the opportunity to interview with and visit with Elder Watson.

At the Nelson District Conference everyone sang to Elder and Sister Watson as they celebrated their 46th Wedding Aniversary.

One kind sister even made an anniversary cake filled with ice cream to celebrate the occasion.

Beautiful sites in New Zealand.

We all appreciated the opportunity to receive instruction from Elder and Sister Watson before they continued onto another assignment. Previous to their assignment to the Pacific Area Presidency they served three years in the Area Presidency in Africa. Elder Watson took the following pictures during our tour.

Zone Conference After Transfers

On our return to Wellington it started to snow. We found out that it hasn't snowed like this for 30 tears. President Kezerian joked that we were feeling a little home sick so Heavenly Father sent us the snow to remind us of home. I think we can do without snow for three years.

The beauty of New Zealand in the Hawke's Bay Zone.

Even the cows here have amazing view lots.

Hawke's Bay Zone.

Elder Windhousen, Sister Posala, Sister Moantau, Elder Lott and Elder Tukukino all came in the same intake and are now serving in the same zone.

Sister Fetu'u, Sister Kezerian, Sister Dee and Sister Tailasa. These sisters get along so well they have even started to dress alike.

Palmerston north Zone.

Christchurch Zone. You have to love the missionaries.

The dignified Christchurch Zone.

Sacred Agents. The Wellington Zone really got into their zone theme. Each missionary was even given their own Sacred Agent Identification Card.

We have the most amazingly creative missionaries. The zone leaders were given the assignment to go over the basic rules of the mission and each zone reviewed in different ways. We all know that obediance brings blessings.

Sister Bwebwetara and Sister Melota. Such beautiful sisters. You can see their testimonies shine through their eyes.

The Hutt Valley Zone.

Zone Council Meeting

The Zone Leaders are never at a loss for finding exercise.

Brother and Sister Brazzeal are our wonderful Office Missionaries. They take care of so many of the details of the mission. No one could function without them.

Each of our Zone Leaders come up with a theme each month to motivate the Elders and Sisters to do their very best to be Preach My Gospel Missionaries. It's truly amazing how creative and inspired they are.

Our Office Missionaries Elder Finlinson and Elder Bonnefoy-Jenkinson find an answer to every problem and concern we have. They diligently work to see that the mission runs smoothly.

Our August Zone Council: (Back) Elder Poll, Elder Segi, Elder Fredrickson, Elder Stratford, ElderPalupe, Elder Robinson, Elder Sharkey, Elder Tuipulotu, Elder Lekias, Elder Lemalu.

(Front) Elder Purcell, Elder Metusela, Sister Kezerian, President Kezerian, Elder Skewes and Elder Rollins.

Prime Minister John Key Meets the Missionaries

On his first day in the mission field Elder Heinricks got to meet the Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key. They just happened to be on the same flight. Elder Murphy, Elder Vaemolo and Elder Fifita all enjoyed the spotlight.

Saying Goodbye and Thank You

Unfortuately we didn't get a picture of all the outgoing missionaries before they left but here are (Back) Elder Oldham, Elder Lund, Elder Richardson, Elder Rawle (Front) Elder Southon, Sister Menzie. These are wonderful, powerful missionaries who have faithfully served the Lord. Not pictured are Elder Walsh, Elder Beckwith, Elder Wright and Elder Spampinato.

Sister Menzie almost missed her flight. We didn't realize how early she needed to have her luggage loaded for an international flight. Just because she is such an angel she made it on board. We learned a lot this first time around.