Solomon Islands

Emily is the only Witness and regular pioneer in her area on the island of San Cristobal. She conducts 20 Bible studies, three of whom have become unbaptized publishers, including her parents. International servants Lance and Diane took a vacation and traveled 14 hours on a small, crowded cargo ship to assist Emily with the Memorial. Lance reported: “Upon our arrival, all we wanted to do was sleep, but we thought it best to visit the chief of the village first. After we explained the purpose of our visit to his area, the chief asked: ‘Many have not received this invitation. Is it all right for them to attend?’ With big smiles, we assured him that it would be fine.

“As the time to start the Memorial drew near, only two women and some children were seated. However, we noticed many others lingering close to the trees, so we quickly approached them. As it got dark, we started a small generator, and the lights came on. The Memorial talk proceeded with all listening attentively.” Some 130 listened to the talk, including a Seventh Day Adventist minister who wanted a copy of the New World Translation because it was much clearer than the Bible he was using. On this special occasion, five new Bible studies were started.

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Lance, Diane, and Emily