Marshallese Sunday
On May 6th the Marshallese families of First Church led the entire Sunday Service. The service was followed by a great potluck in the park.
Reenacting the sighting of the Holy Star |
More of the star |
The group walks down the aisle as part of the reenactment |
During Children's Time everyone talked about the Marhsall Islands and other far away places we come from |
Briget shows the children a map of the Marshall Islands |
Menia points out which island she is from |
Collin shows which island she is from |
Alikja during Children's Time |
Farwell reads from the hymnal while everyone sings Allelujia |
Every week the Bible reading is done in Marhsallese and the words on the screen are in English or the reading is done in English and the worlds on the screen are in Marshallese. |
Jonen did the second bible reading |
Liz gave her testimony |
Armina gave her testimony |
Menia sings from the Marshallese hymnal |
Even the little babies had a great time |
Jonen and Briget lead the benediction |
After the service we all went to the park for a potluck |
Fatmata and Juana playing on the swings |
Gabi holds baby Faith |
Tom helped cook hamburgers and hotdogs |
Leeson, Mary, Carlina and Farwell playing soccer |
Scoring a goal |
more soccer |
Alikja catches a football |
Bridget having fun |
Bridget and Mary discuss ice cream |
Kathy and Thelma |
Helena, Lisbet and Gabi all play with Faith |
Dillon and Dacia's dog Akona |
Everyone loves her dog |
Lonnie comes to meet Akona |
Even Farwell overcame his fear of dogs to play with Akona |
Jonen thanks everyone at the church |
Jonen leads everyone in a song |
Collin sings |
Faith had a very tiring day |
