We are back inside the calmness of the Simpson Bay Lagoon. On Friday, I did laundry, not knowing that the rain-cloud above us was here to stay. It’s been raining for the last 3 days and today, the sky is finally clearing. I did manage to dry the laundry in between 2 clouds. In the lagoon, we are surrounded by mega-yatchs, each worth 10-100million!! Some look like mini-cruise ships, but they are privately owned and chartered. One such yatch, called Le Grand Bleu, even has a 60 foot sailboat on top, and a motor boat as big on the other side (see photo). This is without counting the jet-skis, kayak and other grown-up toys that are hidden inside compartments. We are surrounded by these multi-crewed yatchs and they are beautiful to watch, but in a category of their own.
We had a busy week of activities. Richard and I went in service alone a couple of mornings, since there are no groups. We did informal witnessing to people on the street and returned to visit people who had shown interest. One of Richard’s calls live atop of a steep hill, accessible only via a sharp staircase. After ascending for about 10 minutes (one has to be in shape to live here), with sweat dripping down our backs we caught our breaths and called on the young woman who wasn’t home. But her mother was. Richard seized the opportunity to preach to her, explaining that we give free home Bible studies. After answering one of the questions from the tract ‘’Would You Like to Know the Truth’’, she told us that she was very interested in studying the Bible and gave us her schedule. We are looking forward to returning this week. We hadn’t made the climb for nothing!
On Friday night, we had our local pioneer meeting with the congregation elders. In the photo, you’ll see on the left, 2 of the 4 elders, a pioneer couple from Guadeloupe who are moving back home in a few months, Elisabeth, a pioneer from Guadeloupe also who is learning Spanish, and us. We are a small little group, and in a few months, Elisabeth will be alone. The 3 pioneers work full-time, so they go out in the evenings and on weekends. We are trying to be encouraging and supportive of the evening groups, and encourage others to join us. Last week, we had 3 others join us.
Yesterday, we had the privilege of attending a special meeting. Puerto Rico was having its Zone Visit and invited all the congregations of PR to attend a special assembly. The islands under its care were invited to attend via telephone conference for a 3 hour program. Br. Anthony Morris from the Governing Body and David Schafer, helper of the Teaching Committee gave 2 talks: ‘’Earnestly Seek Jehovah’s Blessing’’ and ‘’Keep Enduring in the Work that is Good’’. Both were translated simultaneously in Spanish and were very good. Unfortunately, recordings of this program were prohibited. They mentioned that it wasn’t a program intended for everyone. We were 14 851 in total attendance for the morning session, including Anguilla, Saba, St-Croix, St-Martin, St-Thomas, Tortola and Virgin Gorda. The same program was repeated in the afternoon for the other half of Puerto Rico. It was a privilege to hear these brothers speak and the program was very stimulating.
In the second picture, you see Elisabeth with a young sister from the island of Saba.
In the 3rd, we invited for lunch the coordinator, Miguel Salomon, Elisabeth, and Betty a sister visiting from Guadeloupe.
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