Welcome to Dunedin district leader!

Congratulations Connor!

6 months!

District Leader!

Transfer to Dunedin!

Dunedin is in the very south of the South Island of New Zealand. Connor is on the Pacific Ocean coast in the suburb of St. Clair, which is famous for surfing. It looks absolutely beautiful! We love you Connor!

south island conference

Can you spot Connor?

He is the one with the bright smile.

Click on the photo to enlarge.

Hint: Connor begins with a "C".

Connor made a list of people he has met from different countries: Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Cook Islands, Siberia, Israel, Mexico, Turkey, Austria, Germany, Phillipines, Ukraine, Netherlands, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Estonia, Argentina, South Africa, Nepal, Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, Holland.

Unbelieveable! What an adventure! So many people from all over the world!

meet rachel

Meet Rachel. We love her! We have never met, yet feel like we've known her forever. Elder Rawle and Elder Tinker baptized her. She has been a blessing in Connor's life. Connor has been a blessing in her life. Funny how the gospel works that way. Connor will be leaving Rangiora next month. Change is good, yet leaving Rachel, her husband Kelvin, and her 3 great kids will be very hard for Connor. The bond was immediate and very strong.

How grateful we are for missionary work that brings lives together and sends blessings that last through eternity. We are grateful to Rachel. She has been a bright ray of sunshine for Connor and for us. 7300 miles divide us, but we are closer than ever.

beautiful maori children connor is teaching

A special surprise email and picture we received:

Dear Sister Rawle and family,

I am sending you this email with a photograph of your son, Elder Rawle and his companion, Elder Wright.

They are giving my children lessons. My children, Morgan-Leigh, Jacqueline and Ben enjoy their lessons with the Elders.

As we are coming into summer here, the elders' will find it a little different as we have very hot weather for Christmas.

It is a pleasure to have once again, the elder's in our home.

With kind regards,

Sister Joanie Pehi & Family