We just returned from two months in Madagascar, we were coordinating the church's efforts in the recent National Measles Vaccination Campaign. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to visit Madagascar again and witness the growth - we were able to attend the creation of the District in Tamatave. In addition, this month, there will be a district formed in Antsirabe and the Stake in Antananarivo will be split.
Many of you will remember John, one of the Mission Drivers (there were three, John, Roger and Marcellin). Well, John is retiring at the end of the year and President and Sister Donnelly want to put together a Remembrance Tribute for him.
If there are any of you out there who would like to submit a message to John, (they suggested it would be preferable to write it in French but I am sure Malagasy would be great too), please send it to me and I will forward it to President Donnelly. (I see that he is not registered on this website so I think it would be wise to not publish his email address)
Thanks for your help - we look forward to hearing from you.
DeMoine and Joyce Findlay
findlay61@shaw.ca
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MADAGASCAR MISSION REUNION:
DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009
(The BYU / UTAH STATE game is Fri. Oct. 2, 2009 in Provo at 7 pm, so Thursday is the best date.)
PLACE: Monument Park 1st Ward: 1005 South (Michigan Ave) 2000 East. SLC UT 84108
TIME: 6:00 - 6:45 pm:
* Missionaries-Parents* optional: Greet the Gayas
Parents* - That could be any parents who have had missionaries who served with the Gayas and may still be over there. You are welcome for that first hour. NO RSVP.
TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 pm (or a bit longer):
* Missionaries-Date/Spouse optional: Light Supper Buffet
* RSVP for Buffet ASAP to: loritolbert@hotmail.com
Catered by Lori Tolbert. If you would like to bring a $5 donation, that would be great!
* Program: after buffet. Tolbert, Fitts and Clark are coordinating the slide show. Send 5 photos to: mllepomme@comcast.net ASAP
* Questions: dianejbaldwin@gmail.com
PLEASE SEND THIS TO ANYONE YOU CAN THINK OF.
IT WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE DESERET NEWS THE TUESDAY BEFORE CONFERENCE.
WATCH FOR A FACEBOOK PAGE AND IT WILL BE ON THE MISSION.NET SITE SOON!
Thanks. The Gayas are very excited. We love them very much and we want them to be happy with this!
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Calling all return missionaries and families of the Madagascar Antananarivo Mission
It is time to meet everyone for a Potluck Dinner
Hosted By Lisa and formerly Elder Michael O'Day
At the home of
Carmen & Gerry Jones
August 15th at 5pm
1918 Tuscany Circle
Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062-8563
Bring a covered dish enough to feed your family or those joining us for this glorious occasion. We finally get to meet everyone! For those of you Utah folks who have already met we still want to see you there. We look forward to sharing the movies that Michael has made since he came home from Mada 5 weeks ago and all the wonderful missionaries he served with.
RSVP lisaoday@aol.com or
302-598-8062
Please include the # of people who will be joining us
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Hey, I don't know if anyone has been following the news, but things are pretty bad in Madagascar... what's going on with the missionaries? France 24 and BBC have been following the crisis there and France 24 has often featured it as their top story on their webpage. Last I heard the missionaries were still there, yet the BBC report says, "Meanwhile, foreign governments are advising people not to travel to Madagascar and the tourist industry, a vital source of revenue, is reeling. More than 95% of foreign bookings have been cancelled." Does anyone know if the missionaries have been evacuated?
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My husband and I are presently making travel arrangements for a visit to the Seychelles, Reunion, and Mauritius in April. We plan to meet our son as he completes his Mission on Reunion, then take him with us to Mauritius and back home to Denver. We're looking for feedback and ideas from any other family who has gone to meet their Missionary. Also, does anyone know how to reach Sister Jill Vaughn or her family? We heard they did this sort of trip. Thanks, Mary Faith
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Neal,
I thought I already posted on this topic, but I don't see the post here. The branch president is Jules Merci RAZAFINJATOVO, and here is his email: julesmerci@yahoo.fr
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Are there any plans for a mission reunion this year?
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Possibly current and if not, then former branch president who would know the Tamatave branch meeting info:
Razafinjatovo Jules Merci
julesmerci@yahoo.fr
--Matt Gibb
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Can anyone help me to make a connection in Tamatave so that I can discover the meeting location and times for Sacrament Meeting?
Thanks, Neal 033 013 4244
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My son was just called to serve in the Antananarivo mission I was just wondering if there are anythings that aren't mentioned in the mission letter he should bring.
Any advice that people have would also be appreciated.
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Anybody know how to find John Jensen who served under P. Harmon?
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I'm looking for the contact info of the BENNER, Neil and Norma BENNER, they served as couple miss in MAdagascar in 1996-1998, it's really important.
My email:ony101@yahoo.fr
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Si tu n'as pas entendu des nouvelles, ma femme est enceinte et nous avons trouve cette semaine que nous aurons des jumeaux en novembre! J'aimerais bien avoir l'un de mes enfants d'avoir une nom francaise et doncje te demande pour des exemples. On ne sait pas quoi le sexe des bebes mias on est ouvert de tous! Peut-tu me donne des exemples s'il te plait?
Ok for all those non french speakers, my wife and I just found out this week that we are going to be having twins in Novembre. We aren't sure of the sexes yet, but will find out in the next week or so. We do know that they are identical twins, so 2 boys or 2 girls. We are trying to come up with some names now and we are asking people if they have any ideas. If you have some, please don't hesitate to email us at josh.trish@gmail.com. Hope to hear from you all soon!
Josh& Trish
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Does anyone know the contact information for the Church or missionaries in Mauritius?
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Hey we are planning another humanitarian trip to Madagascar in June/July 2007. We will be taking a doctor and performing eye surgeries as well as distribute eye glasses to those in need. We also have another project in an orphanage.
Here is our new website: www.missionmadagascar.net
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Hi! I served with Soeur Springer in the MTC and I need to find her. IF you know how to get a hold of her, please email me and let me know.
Thanks,
Julia Morrow
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The dress code for the reunion will be business casual.
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We are putting together a slide show for the reunion on Sept. 29. Please send any pictures you would like to add to
reaysally12@yahoo.com.
We would like any pictures you have from Madagascar.
Thanks for your help!
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Hello there
Yeah :) even swiss get married. I'm getting married, the 25th/26th of August 2006. I'm looking forward since this is the best young woman ever. :)
These were the beans I had to spill
Vive the Dodo Zone
Raphael Schär
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We have a group of volunteers going back to Madagascar to rebuild the showers, toilets, and the kitchen to make the Orphanage just outside of Tana more sanitary. We will be in Mada for 3 weeks doing this project. We will post our pictures when we return.
Check out our website at:
www.missionmadagascar.org
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Hey Brandon, I just thought I'd give you the shortened version of what I've heard from the sisters in Mada. Basically, they have been getting harrassed a bit but it's gotten worse and more frequent. So, they are pulling them out for security reasons. Sad, I know. Hopefully they will be put back in the future.
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As per Anderson's last post and news I've heard from members in Mada, have all the sister missionaries been sent to South Africa? Why is this?
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Well everyone, there comes a time in everyone's life where they must settle down after the mission and start making those babies and Heavenly Father is calling me to my next mission...I'm getting married this friday (27 Jan 2006) and the reception is the next day...it was amazing and kinda wierd yesterday b/c I took my Fiance through the temple, but feelings wereconfirmed even more! So anyone who can make it, it's here in San Diego, CA at the San Diego temple and then the reception is at our stake center, if you need directions email me! Take care everyone!
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I think a chat would be great. It would be a great way for some of us older returned missionaries to find out what is going on in Mada. I wish there was someway we could get the mission newsletter sent to this website.
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Anyone up for using the chat function on the site? It'd be fun to get on with a bunch of people and catch up.
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Hey there ya'll. Lookin for e-mail addresses; Mike Washington - St. Denis. Samuel & Silvie - St. Denis. Jean Claude - St. Denies. Pierre & Njara - Mada
Any leads would be awesome!!!! Planning a trip back at the end of the year through January. Thanks. Big kisses. Smithbe
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Dear Friends,
Once again, it appears that we will not be able to be out for the reunion. We were there in Aug for a baptism and the Howell/Turner wedding and in Sept for a funeral, so unfortunately, for Oct. it's not good. Hope that you have a GREAT reunion and we'll be thinking of you.
PLEASE CHANGE OUR ADDRESS on your rosters so we're not missing out on any news and wedding announcements. It's 405 N. Broadway - Leavenworth KS 66048. Phone is 913-651-3176. Email is lflanagan@lvnworth.com
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Love, Linda and Steve Flanagan
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Dear former missionaries,
This morning, we were copied an e-mail message from the Harmons to the Flanagans announcing the untimely death of Sister Loulou (RAZANAJATOVO, Vololoniaina) from Ankadifotsy on Saturday, June 5, 2004. As you may remember, Loulou worked in the Mission President's apartment. According to Sister Harmon, she came to work last Wednesday and seemed fine, but developed severe stomach pains thereafter. She then passed away even after being placed in the care of a doctor. That is all we know at this stage. If you wish to express condolences, we are sure that you could do so by e-mail through the Mission Office (madamiss@simcro.mg). Otherwise, the family address is: Lot IVL27, Ankadifotsy, Antananarivo (101), Madagascar. We believe that the funeral is on Monday, June 7.
We hope all is well with all of you and your families.
John and Marsha Hill
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I have recently been called to serve in the Madagascar Anatananarivo Mission. I was wondering if there were any suggestions/advice that any returned missionaries would like to give me so that I may more fully prepare to serve the people. Thank you.
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i made a last minute trip out to slc for general conference, but didn't get the chance to come out to payson. can someone give us an update on how the reunion went. any exciting news goin on with anyone???? i hear shakes is movin out to utah...what else...engagements..i heard soeur nelson was engaged to some hottie living in Alaska.....(that's an april fools joke....it's still the month of april) anyway, someone post up what's happening with everyone or else i'm gonna start some rumors on this site...ha ha ha...just jokin! have a great day to all...love, lua tonga
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