Friday, June 28, 2013

JAMESON'S DEVOTIONAL TEMPORAL AFFAIRS FAREWELL

Setting up timer for the group photo.


Maggie offering a going-away gift to the Jamesons. This followed speeches by Eustache Ilunga who told of his experiences traveling with the President on mission business, and his patience, and humility, among other things. The other talk was given by Pascal Lomboto, a mission office employee, purchasing agent, and homme extraordinaire, who said he had never seen the mission president angry, in spite of many stressful situations.


Opening the present.


Sister Jameson speaking. She has learned understandable French, even if the audience has to conjugate for her. She does quite well and they love her for it.


President Jameson followed his wife, speaking perfect French, understandable after a 30 plus year career teaching it.


The group picture.


The musicians.


The Pizza banquet from O Poeta, a popular local restaurant and pizzeria.



Three of the finest men and Priesthood leaders I have ever met. Left, our Bishop Aime Ngoy, Russell Mbaya, Stake President at 33 and Director of Employment, Thierry Mutombo, Stake President and recently Director of purchasing at Temporal Affairs, formerly Mission Office manager. None better anywhere.


Dede, one of our dear IT wizards.


Lining up for the feed.


Eric Van Hauvermat and his wife Chantal. He heads the construction department, from France.


Sue, the Gates, and Jamesons.



Bon Appetit.


Sue and Olivier Tshimanga, another dear friend and collaborator, director of Interweave.


Elder Kiungu and Elder Mabaya, Area Seventies. Great men.


The gift.


The Smiths, office couple, and good neighbors.


1 comment:

Julie Markham said...

It's been fun to me to see so many references in social media, including your blog, about the comings and goings of mission presidents. Oh, what a great Church this is! I am so glad you and Sue look so happy!